I agree with you. I think the difference between the two normal sized OM is the German spruce rather than the cutaway. Both great guitars, but that German sounds super sweet. The deep body has its own thing going on, and it's lush, lush lush... but for me, I'd take the German spruce OM. Even though I never play above the 12th fret. Thanks a million for these interesting comparisons.
Interesting...great comparison. I like them all. I feel the deep body makes it close to a dread defeating the purpose of OM. Sounds the fullest no surprise. The cutaway German top sounded the most articulate. The regular OM is the best body style. So German regular OM seems the way to go.
They all sound very good. I agree that the German is a bit sweeter. I like the depths from the deep body. Actually there is a Collings OM2H German spruce with deep body on sale in Europe where I live right now. Maybe I should bid on it. Just don’t know if I really like the ergonomics of the deeper body? Which is the most important thing after tone and playability, since my right shoulder has seen better days. How much difference do you feel physically when going from regular to deep body? Regards from Denmark.
Stefan, there is some science in the distance between the top and back of the guitar that changes the sound. Further apart will enhance the bass, while closer together will cause the bass to diminish. We have other clients with shoulder issues, who find the deep body Maton 808's comfortable, though in the Collings model catalog, you might consider one of their new 00 14-fret models, very comfortable and a superb example of their craftsmanship.
@@KyndesCovers Their new 00-14 is available with the standard 1-11/16" nut width. We have about 6 of these on order, several are pre-sold. This one was ordered with a custom 1-3/4" nut width, though it is available for order with the narrow neck (non Traditional model) artisanguitars.com/collections/collings/products/collings-oo2h-14-fret-custom-w-german-spruce-indian-rosewood#specifications
I never like the sound of an acoustic with a cutaway but I think you may have found an exception. I heard little volume difference and the character and richness of the chords and single notes were very similar. Of course this is a video and we are not in the room. The model with the narrower body with no cutaway sounds the best to me. Are the neck shapes on Collings guitars a vintage style with a slight V shape or are they more modern with a slimmer, faster neck? Just curious. I have never played a Collings acoustic.
The majority of Collings models will feature a “modified V” profile. You can learn more about all the neck shapes and options here: artisanguitars.com/blogs/news/collings-neck-profile-options
@@ArtisanGuitars that info on the necks answered my questions. I am going to guess that the work on the neck (shape, frets, playability) is stellar and no matter what neck shape you get it will feel good in your hands. The OMs just sound fantastic!!!!
