Martin DSS-17 vs Taylor 317e vs Gibson J-45 Modern - Guitar Review and Comparison

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Martin released a new model into their 17 series line at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show. The new DSS-17 adds a slope-shoulder dreadnought to the vintage looking line of guitars. With its slope or round shoulder silhouette and Whiskey Sunset finish this Martin draws quick comparisons with the Gibson J-45. But wait! The round shoulder dreadnought also has competition from Taylor with the new 317e Grand Pacific being released this year! So let's compare them! How do these three guitars stack up against one another in the vintage leaning slope/round dreadnought market.
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@johnwbanjo 4 года назад

Not having played any of these instruments I’d hesitate to pick a favorite, but even thought I’ve been playing Martins for 30 years I love the way that Gibson sounds!

@carlwilson4375 4 года назад

That Martin has the look and the sound. The Martin DSS17 will be my next guitar purchase.

@paulfowler5420 5 лет назад

The DSS-17 has to played to be fully appreciated. It is light, responsive and resonant. It responds to the lightest touch sweetly and is LOUD when plated hard. It is alive and captivating. All solid wood, dovetail neck joint. Great value. Great guitar!

@dsimms561 4 года назад

17 series Martins are the best bang for the buck right now.

@hotlov72 4 года назад

I haven't played any of them except I have a J-45. Bought the Martin Dss17 Black Smoke, should be here Friday

@hotlov72 4 года назад

Gibson...blah

@hotlov72 4 года назад

Taylor too bright

@AnonymousNP 4 года назад

Or the Eastman 10ss, pretty good guitars.except it's non American

@rollinover 4 года назад

All three are great, but the Gibson just sounds a bit sweeter to me.

@tcjensen1 9 месяцев назад

Well he played it cleanly unlike the Martin, but yeah it sounded good

@warmonger9100 5 лет назад

Damm you Martin and Taylor! This is why, guitar players die broke and alone.

@1olddoggie 5 лет назад

Loved this comment!♥️

@Ledzepfan88 4 года назад

Haha true

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

💔💔💔

@TomZola1 5 лет назад

Excellent review! Brought out the differences in the sound of three great guitars really well. If you like a light sound, go for the Taylor; if you like a big warm sound, go for the Gibson; if you like the sweet spot in between, go for the Martin.

@TheRevRoy 5 лет назад

Thank for doing this! On one of your previous shootouts I asked that you do a comparison of the DSS-17 and the 317...and throwing in the new walnut Gibson was a good idea. But I’ve owned a DSS-17 and now have a 317 and they sound WAY better in person than they do in this vid. Just another reminder of the limitations of judging something as hard to capture as guitar tone via RU-vid vids... BTW: Street on the Martin and Taylor is nowhere near $2,000. Closer to $1,300-$1,400 without electronics.

@8CountAudio 2 года назад

Coming from a recording point of view: The Taylor sounds a bit “meh” compared to the other 2 but it would likely be the best choice for sitting well in a busy mix. Coming from a songwriting point of view, I think the Martin has the most inspiring vibe. For live solo I’d go with the fullness of the Gibson.

@Gratefulman1965 Год назад

It’s 2023 now and the DSS-17 has been unfortunately discontinued. I Own one as well as Gibson’s (Now discontinued as well) Original 50’s J-50 I love them both for all the reasons this video explains. Thanks for this!

@brianfulda 6 месяцев назад

Only the Smoke Black color has been discontinued, the Whiskey Sunset colorway is still in production

@multipipi1234 3 месяца назад

Yes. I bought one yesterday. It is a lovely guitar.

@multipipi1234 3 месяца назад

Thank you. Some one with knowledge. Bought one the other day. Fantastic.@@brianfulda

@TomMcCormickGuitar 3 года назад

5:48 Martin 6:32 Gibson 7:17 Taylor

@norcalranger 4 года назад

I own both Martins and Taylors, and your sample guitars certainly all have their own sound, but I prefer the Gibson overall.

@randysrhythm 2 года назад

Paul Fowler nailed it. After watching this vid, I bought one out of Nashville, used, with a hard case, a very nice case I might add. Upon arrival it looked like it had never been played. I am strictly a fingerstyle player, so my assessment is from that point of view. I’ve owned the Gibson J-45 standard and Regal. This DSS-17 is the new love of my life. This thing is punchy, boomy, resonant and a joy to play. I only paid $1,300 for mine, so quite a good deal. The J-45 still holds a place with me, but I really love this Martin. I think these will only go up in value.

@davidhale1568 5 лет назад

A difficult choice but what I found interesting was how different each sounded when finger picked. If I were to buy one I guess it would be the J45 tho the Taylor sounds good finger picked and as you say the Martin to my ears is somewhere inbetween.

@4jrbirdman 3 года назад

They all sounded good and they each have a place. Great job Chris, thanks

@misha1d1 3 года назад

I have the Martin. The retro strings were not for me. I felt the guitar came alive when I replaced them with Martin Lifespans.

@Rustymcdangles 3 года назад

Lights?

@misha1d1 3 года назад

@@Rustymcdangles Yes.

@brfam1977 4 года назад

Martin All day. The Gibson sounded tight and the Taylor sounded like it was trying

@edfulginiti8798 5 лет назад

To my tin ear... Taylor, Gibson, Martin. All sound pretty dang good, though.

@ArielCardona 3 года назад

Actually, the Phosphor Bronze strings were first used by D'Addario in the '70s. The rest of the time, it was always brass (80/20).

@blackbirdpie217 Год назад

The Gib is incredibly well balanced. I don't know how they do it, but in usual tradition, the Martin has a deeper low end but I don't hear the boom of the D-18 which it nice because I find that irritating. They both sound great, even though different. The Taylor is balance but muted. I say 1- Gibson 2- CFM, 3- Taylor.

@bosse641 Год назад

So nice that DSS-17 .......sure want one 😍

@steverichardson9133 5 лет назад

Nice video and great comparison. In my opinion the Gibson is the clear winner in this battle.

@normgagnon6569 4 года назад

I am a devout Martin fan but I must admit to me the J45 sounded best of the 3. However sounds and tone are subjective and I would be happy with any or all of them... :>)

@pttrent123 2 года назад

I have had several Martins and Taylors, never a Gibson acoustic, I liked the Gibson tone more also.

@michaelaiello9525 Год назад

I haven’t tried those retro sets yet. I need to give it a go. I think I would have preferred the comparison with all 3 guitars strung with similar sets. Maybe different gauges if necessary but the same type of string.

@anthonyroach7974 4 года назад

Martin made acoustic guitars for Gibson back in the day ..so maybe they made the first DSS guitar .????.. best guitars nite review once again ..

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

I love Martins but a j45 is in my future:)

@BaktaBak3 4 года назад

Martin is nice and a better price point for all wood made in USA . Have the 00LE Whiskey Sunset model a few years now. Love it.

@GeroLubovnik 5 лет назад

With this particular lick the Martin was the winner. It had clarity and balance. The J45 was a bit too boomy and lacked low end articulation... But I think the J45 would be the winner with other stuff, or perhaps recorded differently. The Taylor had similar clarity to the Martin, but was too shimmery (which seems to be Taylor's thing these days with v bracing- (and maybe a step too far in that direction?).

@kyokushin-tobi 4 года назад

All three are great...mind about to say something like "This or this is better..." but no...they are just different in a good way

@skaybaltimore 4 года назад

The J-45 ruled this comparison.

@tomeisenmenger7048 7 месяцев назад

Don't know if it "ruled," but by my ears it slightly edged out the Martin. Taylor definitely came in third.

@zororosario 5 лет назад

Gibson,Martin,Taylor. In that order for me.

@anthonyroach7974 4 года назад

Listened again .I like the Marin sound the best cause I’m getting one ..no really they are all beautiful guitars and it’s personal taste at this level ..we are all different ..the Taylor great for that modern sound and a great all rounder .beautiful tone ..I lovely Celtic tone ..Martin made Gibson guitars originally ..Gibson when the out of business Martin carried on making them ..sure I’m right ????

@TheBryanBobby 4 года назад

I took my Martin DSS-17 to my guitar tech to get a K&K Pure Mini pickup installed. When I opened the case, my tech laughed at it for the clear ripoff of the Gibson J-45. He played it, and noted it sounds nothing like a Gibson. I have to agree, but it's still a great guitar. The Gibson (if you get a good one) is just so full and rich sounding.

@lionhead7497 4 года назад

Bryan Hauser I believe the Martin family invented the slope shoulder

@tomformanek3312 3 года назад

I couldn't stand the stock monel strings on my DSS-17. Switched to Daddario nickel-bronze 12's and the guitar has more life to it's sound. Really gets more out of that advanced jumbo sized body. I think therefore that this would have been a different comparison if all used the same strings. However, the way it was done is "off the rack".

@misha1d1 3 года назад

I have the Martin DSS 17 and the best think I did for it was to pull off the stock Retro strings. They are hard on my old hands I felt the tone was muted. I put Martin Lifespans on it, and the guitar came alive.

@joshwallace2183 2 года назад

retros make my 000-15m sound amazing, then again so did the lifespans that came on it.. biggest upside to monel is I have had the same set for a year and they still sound brand new!

@tomformanek3312 9 месяцев назад

@@joshwallace2183 Or really old...lol

@roymoderatto 4 года назад

In the land of great dreadnoughts, which is a Studio somewhere in West Texas, there lives my favorite acoustic guitar. A J-45 from the mid 60's. Nothing fancy. A player, really, but is also the owner's personal guitar, out of an impressive collection. They have a '54 D-18 and a 60's Texan, to name a few. I love recording whichever guitar is available. But the recorded sound of the Gibson J-45 is the best. I love Martins and I get that they want to get on the increasingly popular market for slopped shoulder guitars, but this one came third IMHO. And I get why Taylor keeps talking about the Grand Pacific sounding like some famous guitar BUT as if it was already recorded! It's totally true. So I would have both the Gibson and the Taylor for that reason. And, as commented elsewhere, the affordable G-45 Studio is a very nice sounding example! ⚡️

@shanebouton45 5 лет назад

I own a DSS-17 and I'm not ashamed to say that J45 kicked it's butt. However... what does the DSS-17 sound like when outfitted with phosphor bronze strings? I intend to restring mine and find out if life ever stops getting in the way. Regardless, a J45 is on my bucket list. I am not, never have been, and probably never will be a fan of the thin sounding Taylors. Thanks for the comparison.

@abgm8019 5 лет назад

i bet, you will choose one based on its brand dan shape.. I love the mellow sound of Gibson.. in this video, Taylor sounds more warm. far away better than its bright sound others product. and Martin still warm as usual. all the best.

@davechen1426 4 года назад

Deepheart Martin fan. But the j45 just sounds so much sweeter

@peterurban7594 4 года назад

Martin hands down!!! sounds just the way it should be

@maraviyoso8473 3 года назад

Muffled?

@billbarhorst8369 4 года назад

Great playing and nice comparison, Chris. In this comparison I think the Martin and Gibson came out on top.

@anthonytauber9209 Год назад

its crazy how certain guitars can fit certain players ears and hands.... Everyone talks about how great martin is and how warm it is. Ive been shopping for the past month to upgrade my acoustic setup. Every martin that i picked up and played I hated. The sound, the action, playability, even the esthetics... And i love bluegrass/country/folk.... its taylor for me 100%

@soofitnsexy Год назад

u have issues

@soofitnsexy Год назад

but seriously lol what taylors??? thanks

@papawrichard3553 5 лет назад

Martin all the way!

@endoffate5475 3 года назад

5:48 6:32 7:18 Martin is very well ballance, Gibson is by far the warmest and kinda dull. The taylor like most Taylors is thinny sounding and the brightest, better for finger style. The Gibson here is not a normal j45 tho, pretty sure its one with Rosewood back and sides..If it was the standart j45, it would sound even better. Normally i always go with the J45 in these comparasions but i have to go with the Martin here.

@denis-guidomuller4763 3 года назад

Close your eyes and grab it. You can't go wrong. Martin, Gibson or Taylor. It does not matter.

@thejeffersonlee 3 года назад

My order goes Martin, Taylor, Gibson. I can't decide if the cutaway is taking away from the high end on the Gibson, but it's very mids heavy. The Martin and Taylor models fall into the stereotypes I've noticed over the years. Taylors are hard to make sound bad, very forgiving, but don't always lend themselves to very nuanced playing. Like 90% of their sound is on all the time, and it's good, but there are some spikes when hit hard while some things get lost in the mix. Martins can do everything you throw at it and sound absolutely amazing, but you better have your stuff together. They will let you sound bad if you aren't ready for it. Like driving a very expensive, very fast car. Excellent, highly crafted machines that make it possible to do great things, beautiful things, but not the most forgiving if you aren't confident in your touch. But man, you can coax all the subtlety and nuance you want from a Martin and make people weep in awe. The Gibson sounded good. I like their J45 and "square-shouldered" guitars, but this one didn't seem game to do much beyond sounding "pleasant." Like an NPR news broadcast. But that certainly has its place, too. I'd rather have the Martin, hear where I'm not up to snuff and fix it, but also have the extra horsepower on tap when I want things to get hairy.

@edwardwood6127 6 месяцев назад

i never expected martin to make a budget priced j45 style guitar

@willieG333 3 года назад

I am thinking on buying the Taylor 317e...I love the amped version and the great control with the preamp section...Gibson and Martin fall short when amped up.

@gertvanrooy428 3 года назад

This Martin has no preamp?

@matt284fun 2 года назад

You’re definitely the minority with that opinion. I have never owned a Taylor that sounded even close to the Martins I’ve owned. But to each their own. It’s about what sounds good to you.

@willieG333 2 года назад

@@matt284fun the few Martin guitars I played thru an amp had a very distinct piezoelectric sound. The Taylor’s didn’t.

@jag1099 5 лет назад

Would you please consider a comparison video that puts the Gibson G-45 up against something similar?

@aa.mirezZ 2 года назад

Wow. The Taylor (to me) really didn’t compare to the other two. It’s bell like chime I think was overshadowed by the depth and mid presence and balance displayed by the Martin and Gibson, with the Gibson taking the W for me because it has a nice balanced bass end with a warm high end which gives it (to me) great balance and tone. I don’t like the cutaway though, that’s my only complaint.

@aa.mirezZ 2 года назад

And I own two Taylor’s, so it took me by surprise that I found it to be lacking compared to the other two

@MaurysMusic 3 года назад

I'm gonna vote Martin before I even start watching :) but then I'll come back and change if need be. 👍

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

Martin wins the sound hole test hands ✋🙌

@groundunder12 2 года назад

🤣👍

@tysonmelvin1415 4 года назад

They are all beautiful. To me, a slope shoulder is a Gibson.

@tooleyoclock 3 года назад

The Martin has the most pleasing resonance and sustain to my ear. Beautiful. The Taylor sounds like a Taylor. Nice enough; just a little bleh for my taste. The Gibson sounds brittle. I imagine it might sound better with different strings. Weird model. Sounds like no other J45 I’ve ever heard before.

@williamcatalano1762 3 года назад

Might have to do with it being a cutaway. To me that matters and takes away from the tone.

@jimmerritt1171 2 года назад

Maybe because that model has walnut back & sides instead of the "standard" mahogany.

@danbgt 5 лет назад

Well. It is nearly always a matter of personal taste. I am a real fan of Taylor Guitars but if I was in the market for a slope-shoulder dreadnought, it would have to be the J-45. To me it just sounds better than the Martin and the Taylor sounds shallow. In comparison.

@LegsON 5 лет назад

Check out Advanced Jumbo.

@Adnamira 3 года назад

These new 'slope shoulder' models are pretty much only a visual gimmick, as they have a longer scale length that makes them more akin to a square shoulder dreadnought than a J45. The playability of the Gibson neck is a big factor in the J45 appeal, and it seems it still retains a unique combination of features not found on these other guitars. The Martin is basically a Martin dread with J45 styling cues, but that's it.

@donttalktome4696 5 лет назад

G45 is the way to go

@dsimms561 4 года назад

Taylor is still the brightest of the bunch. Nice sound, although the Martin is the tone I like better.

@elandseadel501 2 года назад

If I was rich I’d own both the martin and the taylor…they both excel differently and they both have their place.

@markstaggs7342 5 лет назад

Taylor gibson martin for what I hear

@edyue1 4 года назад

lowest to highest rating haha

@brianchristensen751 7 месяцев назад

The Taylor and the Gibson was a mix up for best, the J-45 sounded pretty good. Martin was easily the #3.

@anthonyholmes3457 5 лет назад

The Taylor sounds the best in my opinion. A bit bright But the Gibson and Martin sound more warm and vintage. Guess they all sound great. Just comes down to your preference.

@powbobs 4 года назад

Anthony Holmes How is bright better than warm and vintage? That’s just weird.

@anthonyholmes3457 4 года назад

@@powbobs well it's not really weird if you're taking into account the type of music you're playing. Each one has a different vibe. For example I prefer most taylor guitars for pop and modern hard rock. Taylor definitely has a more modern sound. Martin and Gibson sound more vintage like country, bluegrass and folk. But these opinions are based on my likes and dislikes. I also think if you're trying to make your acoustic stand out in a band setting the taylor seems to work better for me. Its loud and very articulate. Maybe part of it is your so called brightness. But it really cuts through a loud mix. Again just my preference.

@johnwashburn3793 2 года назад

Hey Chris, I know this is late but still applicable. Martin has had a 14 fret slope shoulder for years...the CEO 7. You should sell them. I am in the market for one.

@GaragebandandBeyond 4 года назад

IMO and in my recording studio, the Martin sound the most balanced overall. Gibson sounds a little narrow and missing mids, Taylor sounds too bass heavy, Martin even & natural tone.

@victoreckler 4 года назад

I’ve got a j45 and a hummingbird that I love them. I’ve had the Taylor 317 and it did not sit well with me , not enough low end. I really want to try one of those martins out in person

@TheDennzio 3 года назад

Hmmm Taylor and some reviewers brag about the low end of the 317

@groundunder12 2 года назад

I agree...I had the Taylor 224ce all Koa guitar. Beautiful to look at, but the sound was so bright/treble with no real low end to it...I sold it about after 6mos.

@tedrowland7800 5 лет назад

It is impossible to pick a guitar here. Sound is only partially shaped by the guitar, the rest is the player. You cannot tell how it feels and sounds in "your own hands". In your hands, many would agree the J-45 sounds best. If you are skinny, a violin back is great. If your over weight, not do much. If your hands are smaller, a smaller neck will feel better. Larger fingers, you may want a larger nut and fret width. The Taylor comes with Elixir strings from the factory, Martin has their own. Was the neck scale the same on all 3 guitars? (25.5)? Fret board? (12 in. radius, graduated, 9.5 to 12?). All 3 were not Mahogany, even though Sapele is a type of Mahogany. Are the tops Sitka, Spruce, Cedar? Are the actions all the same? Are the frets the same in hardness and size? Are the nuts all bone as well as the saddles. Are the bridges made of the same material?

@jimmy5634 5 лет назад

Ted Rowland What???

@JackTheRabbitMusic 5 лет назад

I wanna see what Chris' opinion is on the Cort gold series orchestra and dreadnaught models...

@nellatrab 2 года назад

Ditto, they all sound decent, but It is obvious here the Taylor sounds thin, the Gibson has a nice mirdrange sparkle, but the Martin has that rich chime, solid bass and sustain.

@colakeith1 5 лет назад

This done. I was not that impressed with the Taylor, although a good sound It doesn't come up to snuff what with its cost. The Martin held its own and was nice warm sound. The Gibson had a lovely tone, and I was delighted to hear it finally. Nice comparo. All were great guitars. Now, how about the new Martin D-16 series? Would love to hear them since they revamped the whole 16 series.

@rtgray7 5 лет назад

Wow, for me this is about as close as you can get for comparison of 3 guitars. I would say Taylor by a nose over the Gibson by a nose over the Martin. Who know, sitting in the room it my be reversed. I really like them all a lot.

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

It is different when you are holding and playing it.

@imgonnasmokeu 5 лет назад

Nice man! I like em all..might have to check out that martin tho...do u have the tabs for those tunes? Thnx!!!

@jamisf914 3 года назад

Martin-warmest sound Gibson-biggest sound Taylor-punchiest sound

@carlwilson4375 4 года назад

In this price range you should have included the Waterloo WL-JK

@keyofb9513 4 года назад

Waterloo is a little more expensive brand new.

@joeyride58 4 года назад

That's my 1st Martin!!!

@mandolinman2006 4 года назад

I kinda like the Gibson and wouldn't mind having either a J45 or Hummingbird. My problem is they've pretty much priced themselves out of my range. Sadly, even some used Gibsons in my area run more than new because of the name.

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

Get a Martin!

@mandolinman2006 3 года назад

@@rosslynemrys5829 I have one.

@saltwatersaddletramp7229 5 лет назад

That Gibson not only sounds best, it’s drop dead gorgeous! Martin missed the boat not putting a gloss top on that guitar.

@thegreatgigindisguise4446 5 лет назад

They didn't miss the boat; its a completely different boat which travels to very different destinations.

@shanebouton45 5 лет назад

As a DSS-17 and J45 owner, I completely agree. The Martin has a great sound, especially when you put phosphor/bronze strings on it. But it would look so much better if it had a gloss top natural or sunburst finish.

@kelley71 4 года назад

I loved the sound of the Martin and Gibson. Gibson has a little more mids with the shorter scale length. I have never had a Taylor that sat with me. All I hear is strings from them not much "woody tone"

@anthonytauber9209 Год назад

im the complete opposite. how you explain the taylor is how i think of martin. everyone has a different taste. its great that we have so many great choices

@jessehudson7113 4 года назад

To bad you didn't have a Esteban to play so that Taylor wasn't last place again...

@edyue1 4 года назад

yeah, I've only heard 1 Taylor that I've ever liked and it was expensive 900 series, but still not as warm as a Martin or punchy as a Gibson

@maraviyoso8473 3 года назад

@@edyue1 either you people are 1) 80 years old or 2) frustrated bass players

@williamcatalano1762 3 года назад

@@maraviyoso8473 Nah man I'm 34 and I've never heard a Taylor I liked over a Martin Or Gibson. I tried really hard a few times. The first guitar I ever played that was over 500 was an 900 dollar Taylor, I was so excited to play it and was super disappointed. They always leave me disappointed. Some people love them though.

@maraviyoso8473 3 года назад

@@williamcatalano1762 so you're a frustrated bass player. In fact, the only Martin I owned. . . it didn't last a month with me. Same for Gibson (and this comes from a LP lover). My Taylors are all keepers.

@williamcatalano1762 3 года назад

@@maraviyoso8473 That's your opinion and thats fine haha I've got mine too. As long as we all play what we want at the end of the day and make music that's all that matters.

@roostershooter76 5 лет назад

I ran the audio through my acoustic spectrum analyzer and the Taylor wins by 40% over both the Martin and Gibson. Just because your ear doesn’t pick it up .... doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

@keithbaker296 5 лет назад

The others sound better. Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

@jimmy5634 5 лет назад

roostershooter76 What's there? Wins what? Well, it may be there, but if I can't hear it I don't care and that rhymes with hair, chair and grizzly bear.

@patrickroe3260 Год назад

All three guitars sound good. Retros on all 3? Strings make or can make such a difference.

@StoicTrader- 4 года назад

Can anyone tell me the first tune he's playing? Beginner on guitar here looking for cool songs to learn.

@Gabaz76 4 года назад

Gibson j-45 the best.

@karlcountry2363 3 года назад

I’m impressed by the Martin. Although they all sound great. Stiff competition.

@michaelhayes9773 3 года назад

Kinda hard to pay attention to a demo with a commercial right in the middle of it

@ricktemmen6272 5 лет назад

The Martin looks like a Gibson with a Martin headstock. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. I think this makes Martin look weak though. Nice video. 👍

@willymartin1702 4 года назад

Came for the Martin...left with the Gibson.

@danr5105 3 года назад

I have had a Martin D16E for over a year now (figure 800-1000 hrs practice/playing on it, I don't gig.) I also have a Yamaha FGX5. I like a narrow body but the FGX5 has all 3 beat for a bit less money. I like the Yamaha electronics better than the Fischman. The FGX5 really comes alive (I can use more gain with the Yamaha) through my Fishman Loudbox mini charge (I always play outside.) Yes would like to equip a non electronic with the K+K. My call here. I go with the Martin but very,very close. I would like to have any of the 3 featured here.

@peterabbey1539 5 лет назад

The J-45 and DSS-17 were at least close, with the win to the J-45. The Taylor sounded like needed a ton of coaxing, and it didn't fair well in any of the segments.

@dannalezyty9550 5 лет назад

I thought the same ,i bought the 317 c v ,45 day trial ,i am keeping the 317 v outstanding ,takes a few weeks to open up ,give it a chance ,30 years of playing ,happy jamming !

@robmds8256 5 лет назад

That taylor is so responsive because of V brace

@powbobs 5 лет назад

Rob MDS It sounds like a Taylor. Which is fine if you like that. I prefer Martins and Gibson’s.

@maraviyoso8473 3 года назад

@@powbobs it is a Taylor, duh!!!!! But yes, the Taylor is more responsive, no question.

@powbobs 3 года назад

@@maraviyoso8473 As a bonus it has little to no bass. Responsive? LOL

@albertpsaros7182 4 года назад

i love Gibson j45s but this one doesnt do if for me. if i were buying it would be the Martin

@clstrat837 Год назад

Beautiful playing

@runnningonempty 4 года назад

Three fantastic guitars..TO BAD NONE OF THEM SOUND LIKE A J45 even the AG J45

@richardharding9975 Год назад

The Martin and Gibson are about equal to my ear. The Taylor is shrill, tinny. The other two have a depth to them I much prefer.

@rodrigo329 Год назад

The Martin had a deep low-end, but lesser than the Gibson, and a mid boost. The Gibson had a deep low-end as well, and a slight sparkle on the highs. The Taylor sounded closer to the Martin, and had the less highs, to my surprise. But did I hear less volume on the Taylor? Overall, seems the Taylor and Martin are turned more alike, while the Gibson seems to have a U-curved sound spectrum, less mids, more bass and more highs. The Martin gave more of a "wall of sound", the notes blended together, and sounded woody and beefy. The taylor was similar, and gibson was a bit more mordern, actually, but not by much. That's what I heard. I like the Martin, then the Taylor, and finally the Gibson.

@tcjensen1 9 месяцев назад

You feel the low end of the Martin and hear it more than the Gibson as the player in person too.

@erikracz4162 Год назад

The Gibson just has that ring to it, that’s the one I’d buy…

@chriswhite1193 4 года назад

I wish they were that price were I live. A j45 is around the 4000 dollar mark 🤦‍♂️

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

I agree Gibsons are pricey.

@sugarlife485 5 лет назад

Taylor by farrr> I am shocked to say they finally built a good guitar

@natalirivero467 Год назад

It's funny how people keep talking out of steriotypes, without realizing how different (in a good way) these pacific body models sound from other Taylor Guitars, I've just discovered them and really like them. That said, I don't think other Taylors are bad at all, just different.

@carlwilson4375 4 года назад

Would love to hear how the Martin compares to a Waterloo WL-JK

@josephlaming8209 4 года назад

Watch the Waterloo parlor comparison vs the black smoke...awesome comparison but I think they should have used a martin 0 18 to compete

@terryvargo7720 4 года назад

Please Martin, STOP putting Retro strings on your new guitars. :-( The J-45 is sweeter but ONLY because of the Retro strings on the Martin. Put some Phosphor Bronse SP's on that DSS-17 and see what happens! BTW, Taylor is out of the game in this comparison, not even in the same league.

@J-35de63 4 года назад

It would sound even brighter.

@ArielCardona 3 года назад

BTW, Taylor is out of the game in this comparison, not even in the same league. WHY?

@TheDennzio 3 года назад

@@ArielCardona Boy are you wrong

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

You sound like my luthier, he loves D'darrio strings.

@manuguzman4919 10 дней назад

Bro you remind of Rick from Pawn Stars!! Bro u rock!!!!!!!

@chongly725 3 года назад

These three brand names are comparable they all sound good.

@DMogren10 5 лет назад

Gibson hands down!

@rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад

But which one has the best scenr? I am betting on Martin...

@robbiecleighmarks3088 4 года назад

All great/beautiful instruments. Big props to Martin and Taylor on these models. BUT...Gibson will ALWAYS be king of the slopes! Bot to mention, Gibsons are just plain pretty