NEW 2021 -MARTIN OR COLLINGS SHOOTOUT -GUITAR REVIEW
THE TEST TO SEE WHICH IS a BETTER SOUNDING GUITAR…A MARTIN OR A COLLINGS…
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Originally posted by UCIgtHtAwp99m3dBU1gh542Q at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRShCDUfQiI
I own both Martins and Collings, and have for many year. Both are wonderful, of course. Collings are a bit more clear, the Martins more soul. None of my Collings come close to my 1940 D28–the same year and model that is Billy Strings' pride and joy. But the Collings have their own strengths. In other words, all guitarists need both a Martin and a Collings.
i'll take the collings … some like the softer bassier sound of a martin but to me the word is 'muddy'.
Collins’s sounds much better compared to the Martin. Different worlds
You never play your strings like square ,makes it twacky so you twist your pick 25 degrees so it plays the string rather than hearing the pick ????????????
You can make a load of guitars out of the same batch of wood and they will always have the slightest differences . And of course it depends how you play it too ????????????????
Martin!
Martins may sound slightly better but they are so hard to play, they play like shit tbh lol
This is unfair. How can you compare these two perfect guitars? There are so many good guitar builders in the market today. A very good comparison. A man would be fortunate enough to own either. Just beautiful.
They sound equally good to me for strumming, but I’d choose the Collings for fingerpicking for the slightly better clarity, which is what I did when I was comparing Martins with Collings’ (I didn’t have an OM42 available to demo). Back in 2018 when I was comparing Collings OM2Hs with Martin OM28s, the Collings had more sparkle in the overtones. And of course, these guitars mellow with age.
Définitivement la Collings est supérieur .
I played an OM-28 Modern Deluxe which was the most impressive OM I heard so far. It's never thinny, it's so dynamic and it can get SO loud I couldn't believe it. The 2 downsides to it for me were the weird neck and that sometimes the bass overpowered the melody strings. Now, I never played a collings, but I do have a Boucher SG-51 sitting behind me and though it's not as loud it's definitly more balanced with a richer tone and a more expressive guitar. Both would serve different purposes in my arsenal but the martin would take the backseat due to the neck alone.
Give me the Collings and not just because I knew Bill either!! I usually like a more mid heavy guitar but the Martin seems to be missing some high end.
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Collings guitars are superior to Martins in every way. Collings perfected Martin’s designs, and make the instruments one at a time. I would estimate that Martin’s weekly output is Collings annual output.
As a Nazarene growing up I’ll always love Martins.
I enjoyed the brighter tone of the Collins. I have played Matins all of my life and have never has the pleasure of playing a Collins.
Martin
They both sound like my crappy phone speaker.
Collings!!!❤
Martin sounds better here…and definitely looks a LOT better being a 42
It you want to impress your peer, then go for the brand Martin.
But if you just want to enjoy playing your lovely song, then go for the Collings!
The Martin just sounds more "alive" than the Collins. But both are wonderful, in their own way.
The collings is clear the Martin has the Martin rumble.
I have both in dreadnought models and to me. As for the video, to me, the Collings just has much better note separation and volume. I've always thought Collings is a "take no prisoners" guitar and they will be heard. Collings are loud and cut through in a bluegrass jam. The Martin has the more traditional tone (especially for bluegrass) and it has the edge if you want a warmer dryer tone and extra ++ bass. Both are great guitars. But if I had to choose, I'd go with the ……….. no …………….. maybe …………. OK, the Collings. BTW, I enjoyed your playing.
Collings every time
Excellent Comparison! May I ask what are the songs and are the guitars in Standard or D Modal tuning? They both sound perfect (but different…) to my ear. I’d be unable to choose one and would love to own both of them! The Martin sounds a bit more ‘True’, ‘Serious’ or ‘Professional’, like James Taylor to my ear, while Collings sounds ‘Brighter’ and more emotionally positive, ‘Happy’, or modern. Cheers from 9 January on ‘24.
Not even a close contest. The worst Collings I ever heard is better than the best Martin. By a wide margin
I thought I’d vote for the Martin as my ears have become sensitive to trebly tones but the Collings is so much clearer that I’d have to go with it. The Martin might benefit from having the same bridge pins as the Collings, Ebony, or FWI or bone might sparkle it up a bit to go with its looks.
The Collins has the Taylor mid & treble sound, the Martin is more balanced, I’m 73, Alvarez yairy from the 70’s rules.
better clarity with the Collings. Martin definitely has more lows, but can sound muddy at times.
The Martin's bass is too overwhelming. It just masks the higher notes.
I’m a Martin guy, but that Collings really jumped out at me.
COLLINGS IS pronounced as it is spelled. Sound out the ending G. I live a few miles from the Collings shop and know some of the luthiers. It is Collings with a G. They hate it when it is pronounced “Collins”.
Froggy Bottom blow these away
By your smile I see you like more Martin ????
Honestly the both sound killer, just depends on your taste
For me the Martin still best all round guitar in the world.
I have had both and now have a Martin HD35. I think the Collings to my ear have always sounded more sterile without the warm vintage overtones like the Martin. I have 2 Collings electrics. An I30LC and and I35LC and they are killer.
Martin, totally
Martin. Collings don't got a distinct sound unfortunately. They just sound like they are trying to mimic Martins.
Martin all day…. warm adn love the separate distinct note feel. Collins all the strings blend together too quickly, compactly. Perhaps depends on your goal : band backup, solo, singer songwriter, etc.
I prefer Martin, but they both sound great. The Martin has a warmer sound to me . The Collings is brighter a you stated in the beginning.
Mass produced Martin or hand crafted Collings ???? hard choice…..not ????
Martin..
The Collings sound bright, punchy, and crispy. Maybe it will age with time. But the Martin sounds like aged fine wine with the dark, broken in, deep tone