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Don't have an answer for you, but welcome to the forum.
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That was a bit cynical though spot on. I'm guessing that he/she has spent an awful long time lurking here on the site and have seen this type of topic follow the exact roadmap that they posted. I'll gladly follow them over their next 500 posts if they are even half as insightful and entertaining as #23.
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Taylor makes the best Martins I've ever played.
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Oh god someone is going to get triggered here soon. [emoji24][emoji24] |
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From past conversations on this, it always starts out that "X" brand makes a better Martin than Martin and ends up with the point being made that "X" brand has it's own voice and didn't copy Martin at all.
As far as I know, only Martin&Co. and some factories in China make Martin guitars. ........Mike Last edited by 00-28; 03-01-2017 at 07:16 PM. |
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I'm gonna need some sun screen?
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I just made the popcorn!
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Well, I hope you can respect that some of us don't have a problem with the premise and have an opinion. Topics like this are bound to ruffle feathers, especially with the brand-loyalty that Martin has. The best we can do is respect that we all have opinions and preferences. I've purchased Martin-style guitars that I thought were better than the Martin version, but I totally respect that some people would not make that same choice, and might think my guitar was too heavy in overtones, or not heavy enough in the bass. Doesn't make them wrong or me right. Just means we have opinions about which is the superior Martin STYLE guitar.
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Just watched Verlon Thompson on u tube playing a Bourgeois. I was surprised that it was not a D-18. Sounded very Martin ish jt
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Who Makes Martins Better than Martin?
No one. But Martin did try to make a better Gibson than Gibson.
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I edited my OP to define "better".
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"Better" is very hard to quantify since everyone's hearing and taste differs. Also which Martin is being discussed? Pre or post war for example? Too many variables to get accurate response imho.
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If you want the Martin sound, especially that of a D35, arguably their bassiest and boomiest model, steer CLEAR of Collings. While they are cosmetically "modeled" after vintage Martin guitars, their sound is no where near that of what you're looking for. Bill Collings would (and has) said so himself.
Huss and Dalton's split the difference to my ear. My advice would be to buy a real good Martin from guitar Center's used section. My suggestion for you would be an HD28V. There is zero risk as they have a wonderful return policy. If you don't like it, then return it and try again. Life is good. |