BABY TAYLOR VS LITTLE MARTIN-COMPARISON GUITAR REVIEW IN SINGAPORE

BOTH GUITARS HAVE FULLY PROFESSIONAL SETUP BY JARVIS WONG OF THE GUITAR SPA SINGAPORE

[dmack]

I have both. The Taylor is a little brighter sounding but the Martin travels better, especially to and from the tropics where humidity changes are large. The Taylor loses a lot of tone between dry and wet climates. That has been my experience anyways. Love Singapore by the way.

[KenTeel]

For starters, I'd ask my fellow reviewers what they are listening to this video through ? Is it earbuds, a laptop speaker, a cellphone speaker, etc.? The accuracy of the sound system that you are listening to this video through can make for a major difference in what you are hearing. Secondly, how much experience do you have in listening to guitars ? That can make a huge difference in opinions, too. Now for the review. I heard what I would expect to hear. I'm listening through full sized, two way speakers with 8" woofers. The Martin, being having a back, sides, bridge and fretboard made of composite material sounds like composite material. It has a flat response, with little coloration on any frequencies. Its a very unresonant sound. It's advantage is that there is no boominess on certain frequencies. The Taylor, in contrast, sounds like a wood guitar. It has the sound of resonance. There is a bit of a nasal quality to the sound. Some frequencies are a bit more boomy than others, and there is a general warmth to the sound, and a texture to the sound. In short, the Taylor sounds organic, and the Martin sounds clinical. These two guitars may be good for different applications. If you're recording with other instruments, and you want the guitar to add little coloration or boominess to the overall sound, the Martin would add without getting the way of other instruments. In contrast, if you're playing a solo gig with just a guitar, the organic sound of the Taylor, complete with its boominess on certain frequencies, slight nasal sound, and overall warmth, would make for audio textures that would have character. If recording just the taylor by itself, this character, would give it an advantage over the clinical sound of the little Martin. There's my two well with inflation there's my ten cents.

[philkaelin]

Hey! I've really enjoyed your reviews. I can tell that you really enjoy playing the guitar and play it well and with alot of feeling. For my 2 cents; and I've listened to several comparisons of these two guitars, it's the Taylor all the way. I think the difference that I hear is that it's all made of wood. The HPL and Stratabond has no air in it and sounds muddied compared to the Baby's lightness and clear note articulation. Even the chords sound out each note with more clarity on the Baby. I own and love two beautiful (wooden) Martins but the Baby wins this one! Cheers and thanks for your reviews!

[stephaniewalsh]

I just ordered a martin LX1 so of course I like that one better

[mkwc]

the taylor really resonates and adds a whimsical essence but I can see how some people find that tangy/tingy and like the forth coming ness of a martin

[nododon]

I guess it depends on what sound you are looking for. To me all the Taylor guitars seem to have a brassy sort of sharp metallic sound. The Martin guitars seem to have a more mellow warm tone to them. I have played many models of both and I always prefer the Martin guitars.

[luismedina]

Nice review! I have the LX1 tough as nails....

[tatonkapeach]

I just made my choice of the Taylor based on this review. I think the action on the Martin might be better for me but the sound of the Taylor just really hit my heart.

[WayneLeiser-xn]

Great comparison of the two guitars. I bought the Martin because I liked the base sound better, and I am delighted with my purchase! Thanks!

[bowtie]

I just added the Taylor to my 5 year old Martin and love them each for different reasons. Like kids.

[slowdawnphmusic]

So happy with my little martin which I bought 3 years ago..

[dwightlilly]

Thanks for the excellent comparison, I'm subscribing to your channel as a result. I'm going with the Martin. I have the Taylor Mini and a 214, so this will be my first Martin.

[AxemanMessiah]

Had the Baby Taylor looking at other reviews and thought it'd be great. Now prefer the Little Martin LX1, much more robust feeling and the bass woody response is a win.

[sledge]

I've p[layed both and wasn't disappointed in either.

[davidelam]

I am a play for fun guy that has just started playing I love both guitars however the Martin makes me play better I don't know what it is but it fits me better I prefer the neck and everything just feels better to me.

[robertwhite]

Great review & demo! I like the Taylor personally.

[James.D]

The tailor seems to articulate better. It’s also brighter as usual.

[SquirrelDarling]

I bought another lil Martin to replace my other lil Martin that met an early demise in moving. I love the little guitar and this one has electronics. The one thing you should do is take them in for a setup as in lowering the action, they’re set high from the factor to play bluegrass. Factory brochure even states action is set high.

[davidtolliver]

I would chose the Martin based on your video. I'd have to play them side by side before purchasing one.

[MaggieClarkSLC]

The Taylor sounds tinny to me. I'm going with the Martin.