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Gibson versus Taylor I Why does the Taylor work and the Gibson doesn't?

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In this video I'm comparing the ‪@taylorguitars‬ AD17e against the ‪@gibsonguitar‬ G-45. Both are affordable versions of their guitars, made in the US but the Taylor stands way above the Gibson. In this video I explain some of the philosophies behind Taylor and Gibson and why and how these two guitars are so different and how one hits the nail on the head and the other is just okay.
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@beamannydanny 2 года назад

Taylor has been absolutely killing it. Their approach of listening to feedback from their players and innovating constantly makes every guitar they make look, sound, and feel better than the previous one. They’re an amazing company that actually cares about their players and their guitars. I’m absolutely in love with my 324ce V-Class. Andy Powers is the GOAT I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next

@mikedaniels4638 Год назад

I switched from Taylor's to Gibson's a few years back and never regretted it, recently bought a Martin HD28E and if it weren't for the longer scale length it might be my favorite yet.

@richurro20 10 месяцев назад

No joke I honestly believe we are in the Golden Age era for Taylor Guitars. Their guitars are just top-notch when it comes to quality and QC - no matter the price. There is so many options to choose from now between wood combos, body styles, sizes, price ranges, etc. Taylor has it all. I bought a Taylor 114ce as my first guitar about 14 years ago then took a long hiatus till now, and to come back and see how big of a leap they have taken since then is astonishing. I just love how they keep pushing the envelope in terms of innovation and options for the player. Not to mention their work in conservation and sustainability is awesome.

@quintentenbrink3486 2 года назад

I have the Gibson G45 generation. It's a great guitar. I just love the simple looks. No bindings and a simple finish. I just love it. Great neck easy to play. The playerport works. And great sound too!

@dawidczerniak5177 2 года назад

I got g-45 studio but the earlier version without the player port and for 999$ it was an absolute steal... made in Montana all solid wood construction binding on the front (not that I care about it that much) hard case and sounds like and actual Gibson.... still can’t put it down after 2 years of ownership

@hardlygrooving4221 2 года назад

the gibson has so much more personality! I usually tend to find them too bright, but this one (and your recording, obviously) made it shine! thanks for the the vid!

@Bradnick930 2 года назад

I played those two at Strait Music in Austin. I liked the Taylor better but not for any of the reasons you gave. That top-side sound port ruins my experience. The sound coming out of it is harsh and "unfinished." I traded off with another customer and we both thought that the Gibson sounded fine unless you were the one playing it. I have briefly owned another guitar with a top-side sound port and my experience was the same. Stop putting extra holes in the guitar unless your name is Willie.

@sweetwaterfilm 2 года назад

same! too small a world!....just got my taylor gsmini at strait in austin!

@zelumali5599 2 года назад

Everything you've said about fit and finish is true for both and Taylor wins there, but I actually prefer the sound of the G45. The Taylor sound more constricted and compressed. Just my opinion from playing both and listening to your demo here.

@daviddawson1718 2 года назад

Diamond in the rough, or nice shiny turd

@gazzat7309 2 года назад

You clearly know nothing about v bracing 😂

@aaron.s.robinson 2 года назад

Also the es2 sucks

@deborahmcalister3936 2 года назад

@@gazzat7309 enlighten us! I know what my ear hears and Im not the only one! Lots of experienced players are complaining about the Taylors since they went to VBracing. Look around you... Do you see any of the pros playing a Taylor now? They cookie cut and oversaturate the market. I do see the pros playing Martins and Gibsons. I bought ever Taylor they made until 2018 before Powers changed them to the V Bracing. Ive owned an 814ce, 712ce, 612ce and a 612 12 fret, 412, 410, 314, 214,ce, 224 koa, 214ce deluxe, 214 Plus, GS mini Rosewood, GS mini Koa, GS mini Maple Bass, Big Baby and a Baby Taylor. Im done with Taylor! The Gibson sound is like no other on the planet! It has a growl to it like nothing else. But you've got to get a good Gibson bc Gibson is known for flaws bc they are hand made. Gibson's are killer and they are "Bad Ass" looking guitars! I own a Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme, there is a 300 make limit on it and I doubt it will get there. Only 60 so far have been made. I own, a 50's J45 that is killer, LG2 and a Hummingbird standard. Currently waiting on my local store, Willcutt Guitars to get in an L00 with an addy top. I 've never had a Martin I didn't have to modify therefore they don't work well for me. I do like the Martin CEO7. Its killer but the neck is not comfy for me.

@gazzat7309 2 года назад

Taylors are very articulate instruments for precision players dave gilmour used one on his live concert dvd, their more for the musical conasuer in the same way great classical guitars are therefore their not like your gibson which are great guitars but again gibson is an old fashioned sound it's the sound of the 50s that you just don't get from other guitars and the gibson sound contributed so much of the 70s bands and 70s sound also the sg ACDC, the j45 the Beatles, the J200 Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan Nashville Skyline etc but as much as its still a great guitar it's sound has been played to death and you won't stand out enough today in the music industry by producing your sound via the gibson, Taylors are ment to be played in conjunction with other types of guitar played together, the new taylor v bracing is clarity all over the board were notes suck on the x bracing guitar they are great on the v class, taylor genuinely have brought us to new horizons it's not a marketing ploy the Academy series is about inviting the people to play music, if you watch the videos from Andy powers and others you come to understand that taylors main objective is to provide all with a great instrument built to the highest standards but most importantly at an affordable price point, if you think that's impossible go check out the Taylor pallet guitar on here, it's made of old shipping pallets 25 we're made and they sell for no less than 20 thousand dollars each.

@orourke138 7 месяцев назад

I'm brand new to guitar. My mentor recommended Taylor. I picked up a GT Urban Ash and it fits me. It's not an import sports car, it's an American made Buick, solid quality.

@danielgay4924 2 года назад

Man, Jeremy, you really nailed the specifics of what the differences are in a super informative and knowledgeable way. Your videos rock dude. Keep up the great work in this new year. Loads of prayers for your prosperity and success brother.

@shanerohane7494 2 года назад

I want that Taylor AD series!! Haha 😅 but seriously...I did get a great deal with the Gibson G45 they released in 2019, without the soundport in the side. That has a hard case, and smells like walnut and vanilla (just an added bonus). That guitar sounds better than the G45s they re-released last year, and I got it for about $300 less too! The finish feels really nice too 🙂. I think you're right--the Taylor American-made for $1500 is a great deal, but I think I made out all right with my 2019 Gibson G45 😉. Love the videos by the way!

@gazzat7309 2 года назад

Your brain is just wanting to think a name makes a guitar better go check out Andy powers V class bracing video

@shanerohane7494 2 года назад

@@gazzat7309 yeah, I used to think that. Then I started collecting every brand of instrument, and the different methods and woods are all so interesting!

@shawnsnow6413 Месяц назад

Just listening, I thought you played the Taylor first and was trying not to be biased because I've been thinking about getting an AD-17. Now I might get the G45 Gibson instead. Innovation is nice and all and I've tried to like the v-class bracing, but there is a reason everyone used X bracing for decades.

@romeovelasco4151 2 года назад

I just don't rely on the sound, but in the overall quality of the guitar. Sound quality may change overtime due to wear and tear. I love the innovative value added on taylor guitars. Only the best quality guitars can actually preserve the best quality there is...

@thefounding5879 2 года назад

I was interested in a Gibson J-185 EC last summer. While I was researching a guitar for potential purchase I came across a Taylor 314 CE limited. Sitka Spruce Torrified top with Sapele back and sides. The price point was within a $100 of the two. After careful deliberation I decided to take a chance and let go of tradition and give the Taylor a try. Seven months later I have no regrets! It’s like 50 First Dates! Every time I look at it and pick it up I fall in love all over again! Sorry Gibson………

@AndyKimbel Год назад

Check out the Taylor 517 Builders edition. I was at Taylor, picked one up and 2 hours later, was still playing it. I have a few Taylor guitars. They are just so so good. There is one for everybody regardless of experience and style. I also have guitars built by Collings and custom builds. I must say, Taylor produces guitars that one can just dive into and create some very good music that lands, not just heard.. Do it to it!

@MezzMcGillicuddy1 2 года назад

A Gibson headstock on a Gibson guitar is... Clickbait? LOL I have a Gibson G-45 from 2020, when they still had binding, and they weren't putting that weird hole in the side. Sounds awesome, flawless fit and finish. Got it for less than a grand. Don't know about these new ones.

@MezzMcGillicuddy1 2 года назад

Oh, and I got a hard case! lol

@johnwashburn3793 2 года назад

I understand that appreciate your perspective and thoughts on these two guitars. However, listening through headphones, I personally prefer the Gibson. It was warm, rich and full. The Taylor was okay but very bright and very tenor overall.

@angelg8445 2 года назад

Gibson is not a quality instrument tho…

@danherrick5785 Год назад

@@angelg8445 But what are people HEARING. The sound or the looks!!!

@shawnsnow6413 Месяц назад

@@angelg8445 Unless you plan on hanging it on the wall as a decoration, sound is the most important factor in selecting an instrument. The G45 sounded better to me as well.

@angelg8445 Месяц назад

@@shawnsnow6413 the boys at driftwood cut that open, its really poorly made and SLOPPY. Its your choice and YMMV but that guitar wont play well, or stay together its a cash grab from Gibson

@user-tu7gw7uv9m 10 месяцев назад

What strings have you got on the AD17e? Sounds nice, I just bought the Taylor blacktop. Lovely lovely guitar.

@MrLunchHour2 2 года назад

I’m a Martin guy and always will be. That being said I went to Sam ash a few weeks back. I’ll tell right now, the AD17 is imo one of the best sounding and playing guitars for the money out there. For under $2000 to get an American made Taylor is a steal

@kuriousissa548 2 года назад

Under 2k i think furch blue might be best

@danherrick5785 Год назад

@@kuriousissa548 I honestly feel sorry for the thousands of people who don't know about the Furch Blue series...

@johneckstein6912 2 года назад

I have four Taylors (512, 555, T-5, GS mini), a Martin M-36 and an OM sized guitar I built. I stopped into a Guitar Center a while back just to check out what was there, particularly interested in the new GT size Taylor. I was the only person in the guitar room, so spent a while sampling, including some $3,000+ guitars. In the end, I found myself especially drawn to and enjoying the AD series guitar. It not only holds its own against similarly priced guitars, but by sound and feel, really is a joy to play along side of some premium level guitars. I think you have nailed it with your enthusiasm about this guitar. I also really appreciate their focus on sustainable woods for their guitars.

@liamneslind4182 2 года назад

Is it worth upgrading from GS (walnut sides and back) to the AD17 (also walnut sides and back)?

@robmiller3464 2 года назад

Jeremy, aesthetically speaking I think the Taylor wins. However, most people won’t buy a black spruce top, and to my ears the Gibson sounded great and was less money. Martin I feel would beat both in terms of the topics you discussed. Thanks for the video.

@MarkRobinsonMusic Год назад

I bought an AD17e Blacktop because it just sounded better than anything else at that price point. I tried several AD17s but mine stood out - and to the doubters out there, it has significantly more bass than my Gibson J-45.

@JeremySheppard Год назад

I believe you! This AD17 was exceptional.

@MarkRobinsonMusic Год назад

@@JeremySheppard It sounds a whole lot like mine, just played better! Seriously though, I have (like you) a scary number of guitars, but this is the one that gets the compliments when I'm doing gigs

@randysrhythm 2 года назад

Never in my life did I think I'd say that I preferred a Taylor over a Gibson. I'm saying here, now (between these two only). The Taylor had a depth that the Gibson G-45 didn't have, and surprised me. Every Taylor I've ever picked up sounded thin. The Taylor you just played was surprisingly thick (substance), which I prefer. I may pick one up. Appreciate the insights here.

@Itsme-vd3dx 2 года назад

Gibson G-45 has a thinner body then a standard J-45, thats why.

@supermarioxs1 Год назад

I went to buy a G45 and the store manager said you mean a J-45… So I walked out with a J-45 !!! No comparison and I still have yet to play a Taylor of any sorts that blows me away !!! It’s not happening folks … Nothing for nothing but every Taylor I have played sounded good and ok but not wow!!! That’s not to say every Gibson or Martin sounds amazing either but they do have models that are wow !!! Martin, been around for almost 200 years and Gibson for over 100…. I think Taylor still has some maturing to do …

@randysrhythm Год назад

@@supermarioxs1 3 exclamation points, so I believe you 😁

@supermarioxs1 Год назад

@@Itsme-vd3dx Right. At that time I’ve never played either and then played them both side by side . So , the GC store manager was right . Although , I was looking to spend $1000 to $1200 , lol… Next thing I know I’m looking at a $2800 guitar… He did hook me up though, gave me a nice discount, so that’s how I wound up with the J-45 standard vintage sunburst which looks absolutely amazing I might add.

@Itsme-vd3dx Год назад

@@supermarioxs1 Good choice mate. If you think of it in a long term, its no money. I have a j45 vintage from 2015. Its so good that I sold all my other guitars.

@leelossi1257 2 года назад

i own a Martin and Seagull guitar. I was interested in your comparison. I think they both sounded good, but the Gibson just rings out so much more......nice bass response too. Taylor sounded good but darker. Great videos....keep up the great work.

@IndigoJo Год назад

I know this is an oldie, but Taylor seem to have stopped using ovangkol; their most recent AD guitars have walnut back and sides, which I guess is readily available as it's a North American hardwood. It could be that they were using up the ovangkol that perhaps didn't make the grade for their former 400 series, which may be why they started using Indian rosewood on that series.

@rogershinton7483 2 года назад

I have a Gibson songwriter which I've had strings replaced and lowered trying to increase playability. I almost returned my Martin d18 before the truss rod was tweaked and Elixir strings put on. Playability is #1. What good is a guitar that everyone says sounds good if it's hard, or no fun to play? Every Taylor I have, including my Taylor AD17E BLK plays well out of the box. AD17 and D18 are played above others. The Gibson sounds good but isn't as forgiving as others.

@benjohnstonmusic5131 2 года назад

Despite the fact that Gibson moved away from the WINNING J15 and now have even managed to downgrade the G45 🤷‍♂️ it still has a “Gibson” sound which is distinguishable. Since I’ve owned a Ovangkol Martin and currently have a Gibson J15 in my collection I like to think I have some experience on the subject. I don’t like Ovangkol lol it sounds like a wannabe Rosewood but it’s more muddy maybe some will like it for it’s charm but the overtones are A LOT for me personally. So sonically I give the W to Gibson. Looks wise I like that AD17 a lot but wish it came in Sapele or Mahogany.

@thomasmoore3822 2 года назад

I played the Gibson G-45 at the Gibson garage in Nashville and really liked it. It is short scale and the Taylor is not which is why the Taylor sounded deeper and thicker. When I think Taylor I think cutaway. I’m a Martin guy and have that tone in my head which cuts out taylor unless I wanted a cutaway. I would easily go for the G45 over the ad17 because of price and I did like the tone holes. It was very easy to play too.

@kenmcadams3744 5 месяцев назад

This review is spot on! I have both a Gibson G-45 and Taylor 214ce. The G-45 and the finish has warn badly around the soundhole in less than 2 years, my Taylor 214 the finish is almost 10 years old and has stood up perfectly. Granted the Taylor 214 is a higher quality than the AD17 but I paid the same money for it new. The Gibson G-45 is easier to play I will give its kudos there. Overall if given the choice Taylor is definitely the guitar of choice.

@hutchfromba 2 года назад

They are both great guitars but I prefer the Gibson USA or even higher end Epiphone's over the Taylor. Blues On....💙

@TheGadgettracker 2 года назад

I've been playing guitar for 52 years. I own Martins, Taylors and Guild. All American-made guitars. My go-to guitars? Seagulls. Best value for the dollar and regardless of series, hold their own in sound quality against the "big boys." As far as the Taylor vs. Gibson, the Taylor had a more focused sound. The Gibson was muddy. Guess that's why I never bought a Gibson acoustic, (love their electrics, though).

@MrCeeAre 2 года назад

From what I've seen it's actually a $400 difference in price ($1199 vs. $1599), but I agree the Taylor is very much worth that, assuming one can fit that into their budget. I recently shopped some guitars at a national chain showroom (rhymes with Cam Sash) and came across a J45 Studio on display where the workmanship was visibly pathetic. Glue everywhere inside, wires undressed on the electronics, bracing apparently sculpted with an ax, and that's on the $2000 version. I can only imagine how much worse it might be on a $1199 G45. By the same token, I couldn't find one flaw in any Taylor I picked up, including the very modestly priced Academy series. And they just play beeee-uuu-tifully, as you demonstrated on the video so well. Great review.

@johnwinnick3950 2 года назад

Taylor’s are robotically made with far higher tolerances in the manufacturing process. Gibsons will never have the same fit and finish if not made this way. However, over all some how Gibsons all have a warmer sound.

@kimbercommander1 2 года назад

Both sound good. I think the Gibson sounded better. More nuances to my ear. Taylor was very compressed to me. One demo sounded like cover me up by Jason Isbell

@AnAmericanGuitarist 2 года назад

I don't know what everyone's listening on here, but I listened with the Shure headphones that I use for tracking and I think that they both sound really nice. The Gibson has more of a wood sound to me and I love that while the Taylor has more of a bright mid range that has energy, but that varies on each with what is being played. Sometimes the Gibson had as much bright mids as the Taylor. Where it is strummed or picked was making a difference here too. I thought that on most things the performances sounded more comfortable and accurate on the Gibson, but all of the playing was good on both guitars. One other point; this range isn't just for beginners. This range is also for advanced players, semi pros and pros who might need an acoustic guitar for a song or two and don't want to spend $2000 or $3000 on an acoustic guitar that's a secondary instrument for them. It's always best to play them yourself and see what works best for you.

@R.L.Humpert 2 года назад

Taylor is clearly a better company than Gibson I don’t care how long Gibson has been around. Just my opinion.

@AnAmericanGuitarist 2 года назад

@@R.L.Humpert I guess we all have an opinion and personal experience. I have played Gibson electric guitars for decades. I have owned guitars (electric and acoustic) made by other great manufacturers through that time as well and I liked most of those guitars but I am down to 2 Gibson Les Pauls now and a really beat up Ibanez couch guitar that I got for dirt cheap. I have experienced only good from Gibson, but again, everyone needs to find their own connection with an instrument. What guitar best allows you to express your ideas, style and talent? That is all that matters and it's absolutely personal. I'd probably be happy with either of the guitars in this video. Each one would bring out different elements of what I play so each one would probably influence what I write on them differently and that expands creativity, so it's probably bet to get both if you can!

@robertphillips4155 3 месяца назад

Dang dude . . . way to pick a fight! Whew! I had an opportunity to spend pretty much as much as I wanted for a new guitar. Had always wanted a Taylor (been playing for 40+ years) and went shopping for something new, didn’t want to limit myself to a Taylor, and set a budget of $4K and under. I tried all of the Taylors that I could find and loved the feel of playing them but could not get the bass response that I wanted like I could with a Martin. The Martin that I loved the sound of was $10K. I really don’t play well enough to justify that amount nor do I need a $10K+ guitar. Ended up getting and returning a few guitars until I found an all Walnut (front/back/sides) Taylor 724CE at Guitar Center. Oh my gosh, it looks beautiful, sounds amazing, and plays like a dream. This is a guitar that makes me smile when I look at it and when I play it. It has the crisp highs that Taylors are known for and has a warm deep bass. Based on my limited experience shopping for guitars I would agree with you, for the price/value, you can probably find a Taylor with the sound you want at a much better price then a comparable Martin, and for me the Taylors are so easy to play. All of that being said, play the guitar you can afford and that feels good to you. I started on a Sears Silvertone, played it for years before getting my Alvarez. It’s better than doing nothing, not everyone can play so embrace it.

@benjohnstonmusic5131 2 года назад

On another note Jeremy you are 100% correct that this American Dream Taylor’s are super well made! Taylor’s are superior in QC period! Like your vids bro 👊🏻

@mrcurtis73 Год назад

Just based on this demo, the Gibson sounds brighter/crisper to me, which I prefer. I like the Taylor 214ce but this one sounds a little “midrangey” or muffled to me.

@samsaxe-taller7145 2 года назад

Also @Jeremy Sheppard the AD17 blacktop with a pickup is 1700 new but natural finish is 100 bucks cheaper. The natural finish looks great too.

@jakeweber5578 2 года назад

I have the ORIGINAL G45. They stopped making it and put out this cheaper version you are reviewing. My G45 is bound back and front with electronic pickup. totally different guitar.

@jimmessina 2 года назад

the original had hard case included, this one sucks really...soft gigbag, ugly hole, sucks.

@dawidczerniak5177 2 года назад

You’re lucky like me 😀 I’ve got a studio version with binding on the front and satin finish.... these guitars were an absolute steal

@stevedennis2749 2 года назад

Watching and listening through my Samsung tablet, the Gibson has a more pleasing tone. The Taylor sounds like most Taylors. I have nothing against Taylor. I own a 99 414-RCE and love it. I just personally like the Gibson tone better. I'm seriously considering a new Gibson acoustic songwriter, but I'm also impressed by the Taylor 814ce. I would greatly appreciate your opinion of these two models.

@DaltonPhantom 2 года назад

Go watch Driftwood Guitars cut that Gibson open so you can see for yourself what a hunk of shit it is.

@stevedennis2749 2 года назад

@@DaltonPhantom, I see the G-45 isn't well made. It does sound pretty good, IMO. I'm looking at the Songwriter Standard. I was hoping it would be a better made guitar since it's almost twice the price. I know price isn't the end all, but one can hope. Unfortunately I live in Small-town Pennsylvania, so there are no music stores anywhere near me that sell Taylors or Gibsons. Hope to make a trip back to VA soon so I can check them both out.

@clelandstephen4181 2 года назад

The Taylor sounds very treble heavy which is almost seperated from the bass end, didn't sound balanced to me. Preferred the overall balance of the Gibson, more mids.

@billsmith3042 2 года назад

on another youtube channel someone cut the gibson open and found a horrible mess inside...glue everywhere, improper brace finishing, etc. Did the same to a Taylor and it was pristine. Gibson is just farming out mass produced guitars without quality control, while Taylor made a much more gradual and careful entry into that area.

@melvin7914 Год назад

I really love your videos Jeremy, and I understand what you are saying about innovation and adding value.....but finally it comes down to sound for me, and the sound of the Gibson is so much better (to me)....

@JeremySheppard Год назад

I respect this comment so much!

@gregoryware7636 2 года назад

HI Jeremy, I love your videos and channel in general. This partly got me interested in getting a guitar. I was really interested in the Taylor 214 CE Dlx, but eventually purchased the Taylor Urban Ash GT. It came with the Arrow (spelling?) and its great.

@ShopJock 2 года назад

I've been intrigued with the v bracing although I have not played very many of them. The taylor had a bit more low end than i usually expect. It was more martinish in a way. It would be more helpful to play the same licks to see the difference vs different licks. As much as i like gibson guitars their budget guitars feel cheap and the various models they made in recent years have strayed from the gibson sound. Thats why people want a gibson. Nothing sounds like a j45 or a j200. Thats always been the selling point. They are just so iconic. Taylor though is so out of the box the one thing you can count on is repeated quaity

@cm6534 2 года назад

Sold my v braced Taylor and bought a Gibson. Way better

@SarcasticComments23 2 года назад

Definitely like the Gibson’s sound more.

@mr1bienvenu1 2 года назад

I've been playing since 1978 and I just bought my first Taylor guitar, I wish I had gotten one long ago. I LOVE Taylor tone.

@kippsguitar6539 2 года назад

They are the complete package

@elmaestroco Год назад

The commentary is even more relevant for the Taylor academy series. They offer great value for money, and the compromise between the building quality and material is well balanced.

@mariodriessen9740 2 года назад

I agree on everything you said and in my opinion the Taylor sounds much better than the Gibson as well. However, I was surprised to hear the small price difference between the two, because here in Europe that difference is significantly larger. Approximately 1100 euro for the Gibson G-45 against 1600 euro for the AD17 and 1900 (!!! - don't ask why) for the AD17e. So for the beginning guitar player who wants to start on a fairly good guitar from a major brand, but doesn't want to overdo it, the Gibson could be within reach, while the Taylor would be too much to ask for. But there's something else I don't understand. I was (and still am) the happy owner of a J-45. When the first version of the G-45 came out they were great value for your money. Especially the Studio version. I bought the G-45 Studio for 884 euro (!!!). For this amount of money you had a wonderful looking hardcase, an LR Baggs PU-system, a faux tortoise shell pickguard (much more appealing) and you didn't have that cheap and ridiculously looking extra hole on the side of the guitar. In my opinion that was what you'd call 'bang for the buck'. I bought it because it looked cool (I don't mind the lack of binding - my favorite guitar is the 00-15m), it was relatively inexpensive, certainly for an all solid wood guitar, and I wanted to experiment with a dropped C tuning. I couldn't afford a guitar that would cost me 3 or 4 times this price and risk the chance of finding out that a dropped C tuning wasn't my thing. And I wouldn't risk spending 1900 euro for something like this either. And, lucky me, the G-45 Studio works really well in a dropped C tuning. But now, with all the changes they made on the new G-45 and the ridiculous price, I would've gone for other options. In this comparison the Taylor is the clear winner for me.

@janofdelft 2 года назад

I have played some disappointing Gibsons, as well as some inspiring, life-affirming great ones. I have never played a bad Taylor - their quality control is notable. However, with one exceptiion (a top-of-the-line 12 string) I have never played a Taylor that I couldn't put back on the rack and walk out of the store without it. I can definitely live without the ported bouts on the Gibson. Having said that, we have to acknowledge that a guitar purchase is to a large extent subjective. Which feels best under my hands? Which give me the sound I want to hear? Ultimately your best guitar is where you find it, no matter who makes it.

@gazzat7309 2 года назад

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@MichaelTaylor-ff6lw 2 года назад

Very nicely done Jeremy! We know you don't favor a Taylor. Your honesty shines through on this one.

@anthonyb2334 2 года назад

Jeremy I usually agree with you 100%. However, in this case I only partially agree. I’ve played the Taylor. It is a WONDERFUL guitar and amazing for the money. I will buy one sometime this year. But as to the Gibson, I purchased the non ported version last year and couldn’t get rid of it fast enough. It had no soul and just seemed cheap in my hands. I did NOT enjoy playing it and never thought I would say that about a Gibson. Very sad to me. The race to the bottom…. To me a $1200 Eastman feels/sounds better. But your videos are GREAT, and so enlightening, even to an old dude like me. Thank you for what you do.

@jasonrayharrell 2 года назад

Nice playing

@texhaines9957 2 года назад

Taylor came out with the American Dream line during the 1st shut down because they had certain materials and decided to make guitars. The shape is the Taylor Grand Pacific, a design to make a guitar sound like old recordings. Had tried a Gibson G, and didn't like the neck. Those D'Addario NB strings bring out the bass. I'm aiming for a Taylor AD22E. In the meantime, get me a used Martin CEO-7.

@mylerism Год назад

I prefer the open chords on the Gibby overall. Finger style sounds decent on the Taylor. Both tend to thud and clank. I guess that's what you get that at this price point.

@ericoswood1856 2 года назад

One of things I don’t like about Taylor is they are always changing their line-up. I bought a 618e and no sooner had I bought it they completely changed that model. I felt like I was stuck with a somewhat obsolete model.

@garrettchristopher3462 Год назад

I believe the g-45 is pretty much the old j-15...they recently added the players sound hole on the side. That is pretty stupid to me. I do love all good guitars. Doesn't matter the brand. Martin, Gibson owner, when I bought my martin...I played a taylor and compared 1st.

@andrewstendahl36 Год назад

The thickness of the body is like the recent J 45 Studio, I have a J- 15. It has a thicker body, gloss finish, white binding, black gloss headstock with the gold colored block Gibson logo, an abalone rosette, tortoise shell pickguard in the same shape, and a walnut bridge and fretboard as opposed to the G-45s ebony fretboard and bridge with the same mini grover tuners

@robbiecleighmarks3088 2 года назад

The Taylor is prettier... But it's way to brash to me. The Gibby has a dryer sound, and I like that.

@JeremySheppard 2 года назад

It's the best time to be a guitar player.

@johnmcrae3221 2 года назад

Excellent review, Jeremy. Driftwood reviewed the new series of Gibsons and found issued in the bracing and glue squeeze-out. Your points are excellent.

@JeremySheppard 2 года назад

I love Chris and Driftwoods videos.

@robpearce2442 4 месяца назад

I have a 1997 taylor 422-r and love it. Bought it new. 12:09

@stuco 5 месяцев назад

They both sound decent. I'm surprised there isn't more cherry used in guitars like these (or guitars in general). I prefer the tone over walnut personally.

@R.L.Humpert 2 года назад

Jeremy I just bought a Taylor 324ce and it sounds fantastic but I’m newer. Just wondered your thoughts on it? It’s a beautiful guitar and plays like it too. Thanks for your opinion.

@beamannydanny 2 года назад

I own one of those! It’s my primary acoustic and by far and away the best guitar I’ve ever owned. Taylors tend to be very bright. But the Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides darken the tone nicely and the Mahogany top gives everything a warmer, more even, slightly compressed sound. The sustain, intonation, and note clarity the V-Class bracing adds is absolutely UNREAL. I always get lost in the sound and end up just playing it for hours. It’s just something you have to hear for yourself and feel in your hands. I even tried a 912ce ($5000+) the same day I bought it and I just fell in love with the darker tone woods much more. Not to mention it’s absolutely beautiful to look at. The dark reddish tint to the wood and black hardware is such a winning combo. If any guitar could ever deserve a perfect score, it’s this one.

@R.L.Humpert 2 года назад

@@beamannydanny thanks bro for that nice response. I feel much better about my choice now :) yes it’s like the sound is so crisp and loud. The sustain is amazing. I was torn between the 314ce and that one and that’s why I had to ask.😀

@hsvjackie2734 Год назад

The Taylor AD17 has a longer scale length (25.5") than the Gibson (24.75"). This is kind of important. With the same strings and the same player, I hear more harmonic content from the Taylor and it sounds nicer.

@JeremySheppard Год назад

Absolutely. That's a substantial difference

@andrewdarnley4608 2 года назад

Sounds to me that the Taylor would cut through for someone who wanted to busk or do small gigs where there's a lot of low level noise. As a long, long time guitar player I want binding on a guitar and I'll pay the extra for it.

@blufordbirdsong1834 Месяц назад

Great video. I agree with you on Gibson's race to the bottom line. One thing I would add, is Taylor is crazy consistent in their quality. I can go into any guitar store and take any new Taylor off the wall, and it will be set up well, and play well. With Gibson, if I can find one I like, I know Im going to need a set up, and that's after playing 10 of them to find one I like. If you don't like the sound of a Taylor, that's fine, but you cannot argue with their quality and innovation. I have a martin, eastman and taylor and love them all, but Taylor has really been the innovator. Even Martin has basically copied Taylor with their latest bolt on neck cutaway models.

@markgillespie7591 2 года назад

Uh, with the different woods that they are both using to kind of keep production costs down,both guitars to me anyway sound chime-y & resonant. To me they are similar tone wise and they are relatively punchy & the electronics for a cost cutter is definitely a plus. So the quality of the the build on the Taylor puts it over the top I guess,sorry I m a Gibson guy though, they are dealing with some quality control issues right now that I think they are getting in line?

@ronchappell216 2 года назад

Thanks for the great video - think I'll subscribe! Really enjoyed your assessment. Both sounded pretty good to me on my bose desktop speakers, but I did lean significantly to the Taylor. But I'm largely a Taylor guy. I've got two 714's that I dearly love. But I try not to be too brand biased. I've definitely played some wonderful guitars from most of the other brands. And I've got a wonderful sounding '74 Giannini dread that I've had since '74 - brazilian rosewood! Again, thanks for the quality video.

@mt-nv4jd 2 года назад

I think the 714s built up to the 2010's were the best Taylor ever built. Earlier the better.

@ronchappell216 2 года назад

@@mt-nv4jd You know, it's kind of funny. I've got a 2020 and a 2002 - and I literally go back and forth between which one I like the tone of better. I've decided that the 20 has better clarity and the 02 has better warmth. Most of my buddies like the '02 better and I like the '20 better . . . but I'm truly not sure how much of that is my subconscious remembering the dent in my wallet for the new one : )

@undercrackers56 8 месяцев назад

Gibson still have a long way to go to match quality to price. I have a 2008 Les Paul where all four knobs have split in half and fallen off. Determined to buy a really nice acoustic I went to Andertons (UK). The young sales guy was very helpful and I tried all manner of Gibson acoustics. whilst comparing them to cheaper guitars like Epiphones. Nothing stood out. The young sales guy took me to the back of the shop and introduced me to Taylor acoustics. I had never heard of them but was hugely impressed by the finish, tone and how they played. Long story short - I bought a Taylor 414ce-R. The Les Paul sits in it's case until I figure out what to do about the knobs.

@winstonian88 4 месяца назад

I always recommend Taylors because of their build quality and versatility. They’re amazing with alternate chords and tunings because they’re more complex and articulate. There’s a reason jazz guys love Taylors. If you can’t afford an all solid Taylor, look at Seagull’s Artist Mosaic line. That said, I do love Martins and Gibsons for their simpler woody tone, but the build quality can really let you down.

@trevorgwelch7412 2 года назад

I bought a Taylor 110e , I compared it to $5,000 Martins and the Taylor was just as musical and easy to play . I play it everyday . I recommend it .

@nathanpartin7197 2 года назад

I have am epiphone inspired by gibson j45, solid mahogany, solid spruce top, nice sunburst 799. It's awesom

@blindcanseemusic 2 года назад

I heard Norwegian wood. The gibson sounded more to my taste. Did you mention the side holes? That would be a deal breaker for me, i think.

@markfrye4723 2 года назад

I just purchased a Taylor 912 CE and the very first time I picked it up it was a little bit uncertain and thought I had wasted $5k. Boy was I wrong! After several weeks now it's settled in and I'm settled in with it!

@Gottaloveguitars427 2 года назад

It’s all about the quality of wood

@colakeith1 2 года назад

The Gibson had a more ringing voice on my headphones More chime so to speak. I am not impressed their rush to production style. Quality suffers. Do not care for the port as much either. Actually the earlier G series was a better done series. And wasn't gimmicky. Although the sound of the Taylor was somewhat compressed, it still was clear. It was dressed to impress and has a look of quality.. Nice comparison. Don't want either of them but a very useful video.for those in the market.

@elliotgoodine954 2 года назад

Did I hear some "Acuff-Rose" by Uncle Tupelo in there? Down the road, I'd love to hear your take on the new version of the J-45 that Epiphone's doing (or the Hummingbird, or the J-200 in that same line). That seems to be the place where the Gibson company is trying to make a serious play at a value-for-money intermediate acoustics.

@MrTuberguber 2 года назад

I think we need a head to head between that Taylor and a Yamaha FG red label.

@cliftonjackson9866 2 года назад

Yes and while they are at it, Alvarez Yairi, or Alvarez Masterworks.

@chrismccannIRL 2 года назад

If you pause the video at 6.05 you can actually see the V Brace on the Taylor coming through the top. It’s seems to me that all the V brace guitars have a slight lump or bump on the top lower portion of the guitar. I’ve just bought a K14ce Builders Edition 2021 model and it had the slight lump on the top. I then went and felt a lot of the V bracing guitars and they all have similar lumps of bumps. The X brace versions do not. There’s enough people concerned about it that Bob Taylor’s done a video addressing it (called “Bob explains telegraphing” or something) and it’s to do with changes in humidity apparently. But my guess is it’s not flat at the factory (which is held around 50% or so), which is also the same as my room with my guitar …. Yet there’s a bump. I suppose the 10 year warranty helps alleviate concerns but still it’s a bit odd ….

@chrismccannIRL 2 года назад

I also have a new Gibson G00 which I replaced a Martin 00X2e with as a travel guitar. It’s sounds great. If I’m honest it sounds every bit as good as the Martin though I still think I’d prefer it without the sound port. Yes I can hear a difference with the sound port vs the Martin but I can’t determine if it’s better or worse tonality but it is definitely louder for the player with it. Aesthetically I’d prefer the sold sides anyway. Not sure why Gibson went with it. If Taylor had done an AD GC sized guitar for around £1k I’d have probably have gone for it though

@07blackdog Год назад

I'm disappointed that Gibson is still missing on quality. The bad silk screen is unacceptable, as are the blemishes in the finish. I have a 2010 LP studio. It's a great guitar, but the inlays go off center towards the body; it makes me nuts. It was $1,000.00 back then, and it came with the stupid gig bag. I will say that the Gibson sounded better than the Taylor to me. Way more clarity.

@wblife9120 2 года назад

I one of those new people. I started about 4 months ago. I did make a mistake I bought a cheap Squire Dread on Amazon. But sine I have added 2 more both Martin Dreadnoughts and they are awesome. Love playing them even though I'm not any good but I will keep at it everyday and I keep searching for that perfect tone ; ) Its so crazy I lived in El Cajon for 3 years and never knew about Taylors lol.

@JeremySheppard 2 года назад

I'm so excited for you!! Let me know if I can help!

@wblife9120 2 года назад

@@JeremySheppard Thank you my friend I will. We live relatively close so I'll stay in touch. Next one I want is a Jumbo.

@jertexjertex7880 Год назад

I’ve never liked Taylor but they are winning me over, their newer guitar like the grand pacific look & sound fantastic, I’m very intrigued & thinking hard about buying a Taylor; the Gibson just doesn’t look like a quality instrument, the top especially looks cheap

@ThisIsVao 2 года назад

Off topic but a Martin D-15m all the way. $1349. Open gear tuners, bone nut/saddle and hard shell case. It’s not a slope shoulder but that’s what I’d pick.

@JeremySheppard 2 года назад

Me too! Those are wonderful guitars!

@steevo124 Год назад

The Gibson sounded better. Also, there’s just something about looking through the sound hole and seeing a tone bar on an angle on the Taylor that is just wrong. Maybe I’ve been looking at too many Martins and Gibsons.

@GenghisDaniel 2 года назад

But there is more or less 600 dollars in price difference between the two, which at this end of the market is a lot... I am sure that in this price bracket there are more pertinent choices than the Gibson, but it will probably made overseas.

@69telecasterplayer 2 года назад

Perhaps it was your skill or mic but that Gibson sounded better than the Taylor to me. And I plan to buy one of the Grand Pacific 717e models so I would have been biased but the Gibson did sound better to me. I was surprised.

@thomaschamberlin2485 2 года назад

I read, maybe even from Taylor, that the black painted top allows them to used Sitka spruce sets they couldn't use with a natural top. Nothing wrong with the wood, just not cosmetically appealing for some reason. That is one reason they can offer it for less money, they are using otherwise unusable wood. This is nothing new. Those old black Gibsons were black for the same reason. That was due to shortages from WWII.

@JeremySheppard 2 года назад

That's clever! I'm going to look inside with a mirror.

@AcousticWarrior 2 года назад

Well going in that video and the sound as the come across the Gibson to my ear sounds much better than the Taylor and looks far better

@Trymon1980 Год назад

RU-vid just showed me your video and well I guess I could be counted into this 16 million. First attempt with a Squier BulletStrat but never really took it serious. Now it's more serious with even a Teacher and my collection expanded slightly The BulletStrat heavily modified Harley Benton SC550 II Ibanez SEW761 But coming more to your topic I should also mention the acoustics. First one a Taylor Baby BT2 Mahogany Second, since two days posting this. Taylor 114e Seems I'm quite focused on one brand and I love Taylor.

@JeremySheppard Год назад

Glad you're here! How's it going playing wise? Keep it up!

@Trymon1980 Год назад

@@JeremySheppard Well could be better, to bad that I didn't start as kid. Would have had way more time after school to practice. Now with a life as employee there isn't that much time left but there is progress and this is the important thing. Guess learning is not a sprint but a marathon.

@vincentrockel1149 2 года назад

I would have to hear them in person unmiced, before I passed judgment, but the Gibson to my ear wasn't as loud but it had a better frequency range. The Taylor is louder, but substain of the guitar seems to accent the aftertones to the point that the secondary is overaccented. Makes the top end sound loose. I prefer a more balanced sound. The Taylor sounded alright finger picked.

@robertfyfe6185 2 года назад

Beautiful ! i love them both

@robertfyfe6185 2 года назад

Taylor bit better !

@glenfougeron2823 2 года назад

Jason Isbell on the Taylor sounded so sweet :)

@patrickroe5926 Год назад

I don't think Taylor guitars in are so much one flavor anymore. (Sound-wise) Providing variations makes sense. Taylor guitars have always been well-made. They have been on the brighter side, sound-wise. Now, that's not so much the case. Aiming to please a broader range of players means they may be selling more guitars. Why have multiple guitars if they all sound alike?

@lewisbeeman 4 месяца назад

What song are you playing around the 9 minute mark on the Taylor and what is the tuning.

@HayesTech Год назад

Taylor make a good guitar but I don't care much for the sound of a Taylor. Just a personal preference. I would get a Gibson over a Taylor. My favorite guitar sound is a Martin D-28 or even a D-18. Or even one of their 000 sized guitars. Again, just my preference.

@patricklundquist9869 2 года назад

The Gibson G45 is currently running $1,199 new ($800 used) while the Taylor AD17e Blacktop is running $1949 ($1,300 used). Taylor's fake binding equals camouflage. That $750 price difference should get you real binding. No binding equals, "race to the bottom dollar," cost cutting. For anyone getting into guitars for the first time and wanting an economical slope-shoulder dreadnought that sounds incredible I'd recommend an Eastman E6SS thermo-cured, Sitka and mahogany slope shouldered dread for $1,189 new. That is $760 less than that Taylor plus it comes with real herringbone binding. For $310 less than the Taylor, you can get the top-of-the-line Eastman e20ss for $1,639 that has an Adirondack top with East Indian rosewood back and sides and as much quality and chime as a high-end Martin, on top of which, instead of a gig-bag, it comes with a crushed velvet lined hard case. You'd expect great prices from guitars made in China but play-ability, tone and quality should truly be the deciding factors for any guitar player, and Eastman guitars have all of that. If the American made guitars could compete on that level, I would be willing to pay a little more for a 'Made in USA' label, but I am unwilling to pay hundreds more for a lesser quality instrument just to get that label. America needs to compete and not just depend on Patriotism to sell product. When Toyota and Honda started selling high-quality, yet inexpensive, cars in the United States, it created a paradigm shift that forced American manufacturers to build higher quality cars for competitive prices. Perhaps after enough people purchase foreign guitars, it will also force USA builder's to become competitive, rather than just race to the bottom dollar. Full disclosure, I do not represent nor have any relationship with China, or Eastman, or sellers of Eastman guitars. In fact, I do not even personally know anyone who owns an Eastman guitar. However, I do own two Eastman guitars, both purchased used.

@patricklundquist9869 2 года назад

I don't know why I forgot this but if you are getting into guitar and want a great sounding slope shoulder J45, how about an, 'Inspired by Gibson Epiphone J45? They are $745 new and $545 used. The sound and feel very close to the actual Gibson and are solid wood. The frets could use some clean up but the tone is excellent. It's a great starter guitar that has incredible bang for the buck without breaking the bank. It's a fantastic guitar to learn on and could hold it's own on stage.

@ZionForman 2 года назад

I wouldn't be interested in either of those guitars, however what you said about your guitar as an extension of your personal and artistic expression , that's good stuff and so true, well done.

@RynoComesAlive 2 года назад

I hear a lot of compression for both guitars, they sound great but different

@JeremySheppard 2 года назад

RU-vid squashes everything down.

@jefferp 2 года назад

What is the compression sound to look for when watching demos?

@keithbrawley3841 2 года назад

One of the biggest differences that you didn’t mention is that the Gibson has a shorter scale length. The longer scale length of the Taylor is more like a Martin, which also made round-shouldered dreadnoughts way back when.

@JeremySheppard 2 года назад

Whoops. Totally true.

@guyincognito320 Год назад

Scale length is for me the primary factor in choosing a guitar type. Most people don't seem to notice it very much, even shop owners. I prefer the shorter scale, anything from 24.75 to 25.0. To me it usually sounds preferable, more mellow and less aggressive, less aesthetics/left hand noises. Easier to play. Of the two here, I'd still take the Taylor. That Gibson sucks. I pretty much have to be blown away to buy something from Gibson, Taylor, or Martin. You get an unbound guitar with kind of anemic looking woods for around 1400 dollars. It's just brand slavery.

@f3uibeghardt522 Год назад

I have a Taylor 414ce and a Gibson J-45 Standard, both bought new. I really like my Taylor, but my J-45 is exponentially better and absolutely blows it out of the water in every category. I'm not exaggerating at all, and I cannot emphasize enough how much better the Gibson is. It really is in another league, and it shouldn't be considering the 2 guitars are head-to-head price point competitors that cost the same (I think the Taylor is $2,799 vs Gibson's $2,899). Actually, I just checked: the 414ce is now $100 _more_ than the J-45, coming in at $2,999.

@toddaglialoro6118 Год назад

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it sure seems like there is pre-biased judgment at work here. The Gibson has a freaking sound hole cut in the side -- but you bash it for not "innovating"? And it's 000 depth in a SS dread shape, also innovative. Taylor's AD formula is also cost-cutting -- the open-pore finish, the rough textures, the unconventional and streaky fretboard/headstock wood, the lack of binding, the soft case. And it's hundreds of dollars more than the Gibson. Having played them both, I agree that the Taylor has a couple more quality touches, like the headstock inlay and the smoother fretboard edges. Taylors are always nicely turned out. On the other hand, the Gibson has a legit dovetail neck joint. The sound quality is a tossup. So there's a lot to like, and some tradeoffs to note, in both guitars, which makes your one-sided review a real head-scratcher.

@jerbear1601 Год назад

I really like Gibson Les Pauls and SG's but their acoustics don't do anything for me. I just bought a Taylor 214ce and love it! Sounds nice loud and chimey, sparkly in the highs and the lows are focused and resonant. The price was also kind enough to my wallet's somewhat limited financial aspects. I think that Taylor is leaps and bounds above other companies due to their innovative technologies and attention to materials and design factors. I'm entirely happy with my purchase. Even the Expression system 2 is great for live although I recommend a good microphone as the number 1 choice to record and maybe even a blend with the pickup.