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07-12-2020, 01:07 PM
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Which tone do you like better?
Hey guys,
Here is a quick video of me playing my two acoustics back to back. First one is a Collings D2H Traditional, Sitka top, non torrefied. The second one is a Gibson Historic Banner J-45 re-issue. Adirondack top and torrefied. I’m trying to decide which one to keep. I think I’m a one acoustic type of guy. Let me know what you think. Sorry for the link. It works perfect but not sure how to have it show up right in the thread. https://vimeo.com/437653513 
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#2
07-12-2020, 01:13 PM
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Either or
Sounds similar to me If that is typical of the way you play, It would adapt to a OM or 000 Better than a dread. (My opinion only)
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#3
07-12-2020, 01:31 PM
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The Collins is very articulate and focused. Everything just projects straight forward beautifully. The J-45 is warm, mellow and woody. An absolutely gorgeous tone. I’d take the J-45 growl all day long, that is an awesome guitar.
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07-12-2020, 01:47 PM
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Absolutely couldn't go wrong with either. Just keep both and play that one that is calling you.
 I'm came to the same conclusion as Goat Mick, the Collins has a very nice modern sound with the notes crisp and clear that just pop off the strings, but there's just something about a nice Gibson. It has such a very warm, woody voice to it, just makes you just want to play all day long.
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07-12-2020, 02:53 PM
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Is this different from the other post you have???
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07-12-2020, 03:00 PM
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Keep the Gibson.
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#10
07-12-2020, 03:08 PM
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#11
07-12-2020, 03:18 PM
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I'm sorry I didn't realize I made two threads, I attempted to edit the title and must have posted a duplicate. Apologies for that.
Thank you for all the replies. I really do love both guitars but one should go. That is typical for my playing. I play a lot of Steve Earle, Townes, Blaze Foley Etc. So lot's of finger style. I understand a 000/OM might be better suited but the J-45 is very light and I've got big long orangutang arms so it doesn't bother me too much.
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#12
07-12-2020, 03:21 PM
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Very nice playing. These are both iconic guitars that most guitarists would love to have. They both sound great. Even though they both sounded quite similar I would keep both, to play and admire, if you can.
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#13
07-12-2020, 04:41 PM
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depends on the sound you like. When I played with a choral group the gibson was great but if your going to play for yourself the Collings does more. I think different guitars do different things. Theres more guitar with the Collings but you might like or need the more muted sound the Gibson has.
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