Collings vs Bourgeois (Dreadnought Comparison)

Which one of these beautiful boutique guitars would you get? Let us know in the comments. Links with more information on guitars is available below!

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[charlesbartholomew]

I would not say that one is better than the other, They both do what they do well. I own a Bourgeois Country Boy. It is twenty years old now. And yes, it sounds magnificent.

[michaelmccrary]

Very nice comparison. Both are excellent sounding guitars. I have two Collings (D2H - sitka and rosewood and D1A - adi and mahogany) and two Bourgeois (JOM - Adi and rosewood and Country Boy Deluxe - adi and figured mahogany). One brand is not superior to the other. They are both wonderful. I would agree with you that the Collings tend to be a little brighter, while the Bourgeois are more balanced. It's not about which is better, it's about preference. I'm glad I have both. They both speak to me in different ways and make me want to play different styles.

[christopherking]

Well this is crazy, i emailed Eric about that exact Collings D1AT Friday, and bought it tonight. then saw this video a few hours after Happy to say that I liked the collings as well!

[philipblauw]

Collings are definitely brighter and not just the traditional models. It sounds as though you're picking closer to the saddle (even though you're not). The Collings will cut through a mix in a band setting. That said, if I was a solo player I would probably opt for the Bourgeois. I think as you put it, the "rounder tone" is more pleasing to my ear, and more applicable to more styles besides flat picking bluegrass.

[Stratboy]

Both world class guitars. I have a D2H from 2006 and just about ready to take a deep breath and buy my first Bourgeois.

[ranren]

The Collings D-1AT for my tastes. Bright, articulate, volume, sustain, punchy.
If I want warmth, roundness and bass I reach for a rosewood guitar, not a brand where even their mahogany boxes sound like rosewood and their rosewoods sound like low volume mud.

[lilycat]

I will take both, thank you. Collings a little better sounding, at least to my ears. Great demo!

[mpojr]

l could not tell pretty much sounded the same, good demo

[WysteriaGuitar]

Both nice but I prefer the Collings...

[ramspencer]

I really like them both but I would pick the bourgeois...

[Rinocalandra]

Both are amazing guitar and same quality, but if you are looking for an old Martin sound: maybe the Bourgeois is more appropriate

[dougmckernan]

Are these the same strings on each? ( and string age?). Which strings, they sound bright. (Esp on the col. )
I like the warmer Bourgeois

[danielrimbaud-cantor]

excellent video, thank you. How much does this Bourgeois guitar cost?

[garychen]

Can’t say one is better than the other. I’d go with this bourgeois over this Collings for probably being cheaper. Lol

[williss]

I like the Collings for its note separation and articulation. However totally I prefer the deeper tone of the Bourgeois. Perhaps my bias comes from playing Martin’s and Boucher’s?
Even so, in this particular instance I believe the Collings is a superior guitar.

[DannyBrooks]

I think the Bourgeois is warmer sounding.

[albertpsaros]

bourgeois is more traditional and akin to martin...collings more modern sound to me, cuts through that bit more. definitely a preference thing. if i had one only i would hanker for the other

[BlakeHarper]

They’re both out of my price range so I bought a maton guitar a couple days ago. Lol

[BobK]

Bourgeois for me as long as it doesn’t have the small nut width