(Video) Martin HD28V vs. Taylor 816ce First Edition

[SOR]

Thanks for the comparison, although a true comparison would be with both guitars having new sets of identical strings. Thanks again for posting.

[LysolEverywhere]

Originally Posted by SOR

Thanks for the comparison, although a true comparison would be with both guitars having new sets of identical strings. Thanks again for posting.

Both have new strings as of this week.

Martin: D'Addario EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze
Taylor: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium

[JohnW63]

I could easily hear the difference. To my mind, in short... The Martin favors the low end and is scooped in the mids. Feels more like a rhythm instrument. The Taylor is more balanced and I would think more suited to lead playing that uses all 6 strings. Also probably a better choice for strumming where the guitar needs to be more "forward". The Martin would be more in the back rhythm section.

[N_O_VATER220]

The martin sound is the sound that i like the most, .......not that the taylor sound is bad its a great sounding guitar as well. if someone offered me one or the other for free, and i couldnt take both, it would be a hard choice but i think i would take the martin everytime. .....i just love that sound

[LysolEverywhere]

Originally Posted by JohnW63

I could easily hear the difference. To my mind, in short... The Martin favors the low end and is scooped in the mids. Feels more like a rhythm instrument. The Taylor is more balanced and I would think more suited to lead playing that uses all 6 strings. Also probably a better choice for strumming where the guitar needs to be more "forward". The Martin would be more in the back rhythm section.

You nailed it. The Martin was so far back I actually sold it lol

[grantgsc]

Apples and oranges. These instruments are way different, and for a good reason. Different types of music (generally-not always.)

[LysolEverywhere]

Both have...

East indian rosewood back / sides
Sitka spruce top
Forward shifted bracing
Elixir medium strings
Gloss finish