Not from my experience... Probably depends on which Martin... Mine is a little too boomy (deep low end) for recording compared to my J-45... That said, I'm a martin lover... If I could only keep ONE guitar it would be my Martin for sure!! Good luck on the search!!My understating of what makes a good acoustic is very limited.
I certainly like the Matons and have been lusting for one for years.
The notion that they excel in live performances is something I've heard a few times.
Same for the recording characteristics of the Martins.
Most of my playing is in a recording studio.
On my next trip to the guitar shop, I'm gonna do some A/B comparisons and see what grabs me.
I had one of those last night - and have in the freezer - come on over!
To keep this on topic, we'll play acoustic guitars when you get here.
Kevin
I’m thinking I heard him say it was 510CE. In the basic Taylor naming, the 5 indicates the body wood and appointment level (4 and 5 are “mahogany”, 6 is maple, 7 and 8 are rosewood), the 10 is the body style and 6/12 string (10 is a dreadnaught 6 string), the C is cutaway, and E is for onboard electronics (preamp).anyone know what model Taylor guitar, Griff is playing in his guitar lessons
looking at a Taylor 324ce hog top/blackwood back and sides,Smaller hands? Based on my experience I would start with Taylors. I love my Martin Dread. My 314ce is way easier to play (yes, good set up to both) and the ES-2 system sounds plenty good enough for me. Run that on one side and a open mic on the other and it sounds OK (maybe a little Moto hoo doo there). My Mini I would, and did, take over the other smaller guitars you mention. It usually starts and ends my day so I must like it.
Tonewood, wow...like organic stompboxes I suppose. No one will agree on what sounds best, because they all sound great if they have a chance. Fingers, frets, and strings, just like Tommy Emmanuel says. Given that I start to find differences that matter to me in a certain situation. Rosewood, hog, maple, sapele,...what is the rest of the instrument, how is it strung, and how does the player play, those concerns make the difference to me. Also, choosing the right tool for the job. I'm trying to learn that one.
I have a few instruments I've grown fond of but if I had room for only one it would be one of my Taylors.
Hope you made, or make a good choice for you.
have you ever play one?,Gorgeous! One thing to consider, a 12 fret. That will be my next acoustic. View a 322ce or 522ce 12 fret with your purchasing credentials secure. You are entering my dreamland. I love acoustics (might even learn to play some day) and one of those 12 frets I like to keep as an unsatisfied thirst. The 12 frets are what they should be.
You end up with the 324ce and you are very fortunate by any standards. That hog will make you laugh.
I have Health Issues as will worked in the construction field Drywall installer,Painter,32 years, now i have neckNo, but I will. They are not hanging on all the walls around here. I base my lust for the 12 fret on countless hours of reading, watching, listening, and assessing how I play as opposed to how I would like to play. I have some physical concerns that may not matter to you. I find that my playing time is limited more by the size or weight or my instrument then anything else. I also find that I can play passages on a short scale more cleanly than on a "full scale" (I wander between electric and acoustic interests) sometimes, maybe depending on where most of the activity is happening on the neck during the piece.
I also have learned from my GS mini how valuable comfort is.
So, where would be the shortcoming? upper register access? I most likely will get a cutaway to mitigate that issue. But, real life..acoustic...I will be able to play longer, better, and have more fun if I can easily reach the most common notes I play. For me those live below the 14th.
So, a fair question and an honest answer. If I didn't have my two Taylors would I have the fire for the 12 fret? probably not. But my 314ce plays real nice, sounds great, and if I put a capo on the first fret, drop back to concert pitch, close my eyes and play..I am on my 12 fret and I like it!
Good luck bro!