Before anyone comments "You should compare guitars made of the same woods" or "This is useless! You should compare it with a Martin D-18", I just want to say, not everyone is able to own similar guitars.
This Gibson Hummingbird isn't mine. I made a video (with permission from the owner) to show you the difference between two classic square-shoulder dreadnoughts - the Martin HD-28 and Gibson Hummingbird.
The Gibson Hummingbird was introduce in 1960 to compete with the popular Martin dreadnoughts. It was Gibson's first square-shoulder dreadnought (the slope shoulder J-45, J-35 Southern Jumbos were Gibson's popular models). It is one of the most recorded guitars in history, used by famous artists like Keith Richards.
On the other hand, the Martin HD-28, which is the scalloped version with Herringbone trim of the D-28, is another classic Bluegrass/country folk instrument. The pre-war Martin D28s featured the similar appointments. and was designed to compete with the Banjo back then when guitar amplification was still not heard of.
Obvious differences between the Gibson Hummingbird and the Martin HD-28:
- mahogany back and sides vs rosewood back and sides
- 24.75" scale length vs 25.4" scale length
- rosewood fretboard and bridge vs ebony fretboard and bridge
Impression
- no doubt the Hummingbird is great for singer/songwriters and recorded music; it is warm, has a lot of mids, and will sound great in a band
- the HD-28 has much more defined top end, bass (obviously) and is more mid-scooped; it is much louder than the HB in real life
- both guitars are unique in their own way and will be suited for different styles of playing; they both sound great
- if I were to choose one, I would probably stick with my HD-28 as I prefer the definition and clarity
- if I had the money, I'll own both ;)
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25 авг 2024