Originally Posted By: bruno123
Guitpic1 off topic:
Have been trying to decide between a Tylor and a Martin guitar. Martin has a deeper sound and Tylor seems much clearer; you can hear every note. I understand that they are both good guitars and it is an individual thing, but I would appreciate your impute.

Thanks, John C.

I may be in the market for a S970 – but not because it is better than my Pa900, but it is different. I tried this once with wives and got terrible results. (ouch)
John C.


Re: Martin vs. Taylor...

Both models with similar builds have their own unique sounds. Pick the sound you like.

Taylor does have an NT neck design that makes it easy to adjust. Many Martins have a dovetail neck joint...many folks like it but dovetail joints are a bit more tricky to adjust.

I played in a bluegrass group for many years...I was one of the few that played a Taylor....traditionalists couldn't understand why I didn't play Martin.

That said, I did a guitar workshop some 20 years ago at a bluegrass festival. Did my demo with a borrowed early 50's Martin D18. Best sounding and playing acoustic guitar I have ever had the good fortune to play in my lifetime...to date anyway.

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