I have the AD22. Both guitars are wonderful! For me, the AD22 is a once in a lifetime guitar. It’s very special to me and is the exact sound I wanted! I can’t believe that I own it, sometimes I tell my wife I can’t believe I own such a nice guitar! Which ever guitar best suits you and the sound you are looking for is the best for you! Everyone is unique! I’m so very happy with my AD22!
@Unprofetsaguitare2 жыл бұрын
Last month, I bought a GT mahogany. In the store, they had the GT, the AD22 and a Martin 000-15M. Of the three, the AD22 sounded the best by far! Lots of punch and low-mid. The 000-15M sounded good but was lacking low-mid. (Was very surprised..) The GT was sitting between the two. I finally decided to get this one because I wanted at first to upgrade from my GS mini. The GT was the best choice and I love it. By the way, I love watching your channel. Keep up the good work!
@rob1261a16 күн бұрын
Sorry, but I think that’s the most unusual (being nice) reasoning to choose a guitar I’ve ever heard. The AD22e was better by far. But I bought the GT Mahogany 🤔.
@Unprofetsaguitare16 күн бұрын
@@rob1261a You are so right 😅. The GT had the right size for what I was looking for (upgrading from the GS mini). This is why I took it over the AD22 or the 000-15m.
@rob1261a16 күн бұрын
@@Unprofetsaguitare OK, sounds good. I hope you’re enjoying it.
@allenthomson21532 жыл бұрын
i had the opportunity to try both out. I found the GT more comfortable, noticeably lighter, slightly louder and to my ear I prefered the tone. Thinking about adding the GTe mahogany to my collection.
@halfdollar86 Жыл бұрын
Did you get the Ash wood one?
@CameraLaw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Nice comparison. I’m partial to the GT. Might be in the minority here, but it really sounds balanced and appealing. It is close though.
@markreams31922 жыл бұрын
The AD22 has more bass and touch more high end. They’re both very warm sounding. I bought the AD22 just before the GT mahogany came out. I had no idea that the GT mahogany was coming out and was having a bit of buyers remorse when the GT came out.They’re both great guitars and I’m happy with my purchase. Thanks for the video.
@smandez20233 ай бұрын
I’m hearing the exact opposite.
@texhaines99572 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. I picked the AD22E from the Martin comparison. I still LIKE the AD22E more. For GT, I liked the GT 611eLTD, the Alamo GT Mission inlays. Thanks
@Oats572 жыл бұрын
The GTE has more bass and a scouped tone, where the AD22e has more of a mid-range sound and not as full. It’s the GTE all the way for me.
@artrogers39858 ай бұрын
Woah! Big clam Chris. I’m very happy you didn’t edit it out. I really enjoy watching you two guys.
@ashjohnson71652 жыл бұрын
So... Having watched a bunch of demos on the GT mahogany I went to my guitar store and did the try outs. GT mahogany Vs GT black top Vs GT urban ash. Whilst sitting there the GT urban ash was the winner to my ears. However, I asked the guy to play whilst I listened out front.... A must for all acoustic demoing. The GT mahogany blew the others out of the water. The tone was so much fuller in front of the guitar than sat a top of it. My experience was confirmed when I got home and recorded the thing. Sounds amazing. The only guitar I own that sounds so much different in playing position than in front. Mahogany GT all the way.
@chadhosegood3426 ай бұрын
Thank you for that. I believe I’ll sell my 114CE and Guild 260 Deluxe to get the GTE Mahogany!
@bilalrobin2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the comparison of these two magnificent guitars, to my ears the AD seems warmer because it has more bass, the GT has a very similar treble to the AD but since it has less bass it seems more "in your face"
@DeenDesperado2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for someone to make a comparison video on these 2 gorgeous guitars, and guess you guys are the first! Thank you! BTW I guess it's the AD22e for me.
@adolfomoreno23732 жыл бұрын
Between these two, i’m go for the AD22 because fits better for the recording studio. The GT sounds beautiful and fuller with that body on the lows but in the mix tends to fight with the bass on that area. AD22 is more close to the “ready sound“ with this slightly low shelving on that area but without loosing the body. It Is more on the juice mid zone. Also the GT has more snappy attack while the AD22 is more sweet and controlled.
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
Decisions, decisions...I'll take whatever you want send me. All I know for sure is I will probably wake up again tomorrow with Chris ' songs running around my brain just like so many times before.
@masterhorax2 жыл бұрын
The AD line is amazing....it's taking over Taylor, as is the Grand Pacific shape. I have an AD17e and a GC3....I miss the GC range, but they are all so good. You cannot go wrong with Taylor. I really want a solid hog, though. I prefer a small body hog due to the warmth and harmonics involved. I have a 1963 Martin 5-15 Tenor guitar that is so amazing, but I really want a taylor hog. Would probably go with the AD22 over the GT ,though. I'm a big guy at 6'3" and 250 lbs.
@gorlagOv2 жыл бұрын
Everyone here is saying which one they like better. I’m over here just enjoying guitar.
@edgirovasi85962 жыл бұрын
The 322e 12-fret is the best choice for those seeking a warm sound and great playability.
@jan-penny2 жыл бұрын
My “go to” guitar 🙂
@telefan22 жыл бұрын
In your opinion
@joshsimpson79 Жыл бұрын
I have the GT hog and absolutely love it. I’m a smaller guy, so I use my hog mini for everyday use, GT for weekend performing. Now I want the 811e. 😁
@rob1261a17 күн бұрын
I disagree, I think the 322e 14 fret is the best. Sorry, just don’t get the whole 12-fret thing. Please help me understand. Thanks
@DakPunk3110 күн бұрын
Definitely agree!
@lindyloulie80 Жыл бұрын
GT all the way for me. Warmer fuller sound with more depth than the AD. I bought the hog and absolutely love it. It almost plays itself which is great for my very arthritic fingers.
@scottduell24162 жыл бұрын
That hog GT is going to be killer when it opens up. Love it!
@fleghel2 жыл бұрын
Would you guys consider making a video on the recent Taylor price hike, with some insight from your prospective as a distributor and some inside knowledge and understanding from manufacturers prospective and from first hand interaction with customers who buy the guitars and understanding their prospective of trying to save money and trying to get the best bang for the money, getting something that depreciates least and sounds best? I didn’t know the prices went up by $500 on the k24ce which I been saving for… Is this something that happens every few years? Is this something blamed on COVID? Wood shortage? New technology/RND spent on developing the new V bracing? Is Taylor trying to revamp its lineup and adjusting the prices to be a even higher tier(unlikely due to the size of its lineup)? Is this a sign for people to buy certain guitars that will be even rarer and less available? I know discussing pricing is a touchy subject, but I’m thinking about the whole lineup and price hike across the board, not just a specific model or at a given retailer or what discounts could be had… Looking at the bigger picture here.
@fredflinstone31732 жыл бұрын
Save your money a little longer for a 326ce if you want a killer, do everything, couchable guitar with amazing warm tone and playability. It has the GC short scale which for me is the Goldilocks scale length. I can finger pick it all night on my bed, Indian style with the lower bout off the side. It strums like a heavyweight too.
@rob1261a16 күн бұрын
What? It’s 1k more and a larger guitar.
@craigdockstader5022 жыл бұрын
These guys are my favorite, especially when they talk Taylors.
@vincentdauvergne266419 күн бұрын
Hi, sorry for my english, i'm french 😅 i have a question : i already have a magnificent taylor ad27e. I play it at home and on stage. I'm looking for a smaller mahoganny Taylor and i do hesitate between the ad22e and the Gte : i like fingerpicking but in my band, on stage, i play a lot of "strong" strumming ( my band is a kind of rocky folk duet 😂 ) I'd love to experience a smaller taylor but which one would "fit" the most ??? (Even if i know it's not particulary their field ;) I hope you'll be able to help me :) Thanks for your videos !!!
@stevengarside Жыл бұрын
Just bought the GTE Mahogany. Love it. If there is one thing I want in an acoustic it's a smooth, mellow but articulate tone. I hate brash, bright sounding acoustics more than I can convey in words. Taylor are known for bright sounding guitars - so I never thought I would get on with one. But this is wonderful. For my money, this GTE mahogany has a sweeter tone than Martin's equivalent 00 15 series all-mahogany. This has a far nicer strummed voice. The Martin sounds scratchy by comparison and less well-balanced. For a small guitar it isn't boxy sounding at all but open and resonant. Another big bonus over the Martin (which I do like BTW) is its superior playability. It has a shorter scale, more rolled edges on the fretboard and the fretboard itself has a lower radius (i.e more curve). Would have preferred it without electronics, but that's no big deal. A winner if you are after playability and a rich, open voice in a small guitar.
@CommViewer20 күн бұрын
thanks for this good info - Chris said he was surprised by how warm the Taylor's are in comparison to the Martin 00-15m - nice to hear a confirmation like yours.
@rob1261a17 күн бұрын
@@CommViewer No, he said in comparison to the 000-15m. Watch the video.
@robertoclemente4492 жыл бұрын
NICE VIDEO !!! Greetings from Europe , Estonia.
@fred46642 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the slightly narrower nut on all the GTs doesn’t work for my larger fingers. So it’s the AD22
@randybecker73392 жыл бұрын
Love all hog but I think the sapelle actually sounds better ?!?!
@markreams31922 жыл бұрын
Why’s the truss rod cover missing from the GT? I have a GT urban ash and AD22. I agree with Cooper. Having them in different tone woods is great. The GT urban ash is a louder guitar. When going to the GT from the AD I find I need to back off a bit.
@AlamoMusic2 жыл бұрын
We were using the prototype sample we got from Taylor that didn't have the truss rod cover! Taylor did ship us one that has since been put on the guitar, though!
@samdomke3807 Жыл бұрын
thank you guys for the good work you're doing!!!
@artrogers39858 ай бұрын
Hey hey hey! No bad mouthing Martin guys. 😉
@robmartinez75172 жыл бұрын
A bigger body guitar will always sound fuller and richer than a smaller body guitar. That's physics. I play guitar as a support to singing, so bigger and louder do not suit my purposes. The AD22e meets my needs much better than a GT or a GA (my fave model that I own a few of already).
@peterwaldron1645 Жыл бұрын
Chris can you play a different tone Copper rules
@jamesfloyd68032 жыл бұрын
I bought the first AD22e ya'll got in. After listening, I still prefer the AD22e.
@shaneroberts94662 жыл бұрын
To my eyes the GTe, to my ears the AD22e.
@babylons317 Жыл бұрын
Have the 22e . But I like the sound of the GT since the first gig . Love it . But the 22 is mine and for now and forever””it will be .
@jamescarreno6032 жыл бұрын
Gt is bassier. Great comparison well done.
@Dvojnik762 жыл бұрын
From the time when I bought GTe, it's my favourite guitar. It's very real guitar with exclusive and unique sound. I have more better guitars "on the paper" but I the most often play on this GTe. The bought of this guitar was very good idea :-)
@silvercobra3373 Жыл бұрын
So, Chris and Cooper which one would you purchase if you had the money to spend? Oh, Chris said he would buy the GT all mahogany.
@luisbenites48252 жыл бұрын
I had to hold back on my strumming for the GT to sounds good ... one minute later ... You can really strum the GTs! :)
@benjamincastro24022 жыл бұрын
Review Sire acoustics, maybe compare to some other well known brands
@TedBarrett2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. There’s a Hog GT in my future.
@roberthealy18142 жыл бұрын
How do they stack up to the Baby Taylor? I am looking for a small one to take over the road with me so I can get in more practice.
@danstevens10242 жыл бұрын
AD22 sounds like a sapele guitar, which it largely is. Chris gets his tone comments exactly wrong/reversed. What’s the deal?? I like sapele and mahogany as well. Here you get to choose which tonewood you prefer. It’s really quite simple.
@paulfortman5834 Жыл бұрын
These are the two guitars I have been considering, and from this video I would have to go with the GTe Mahogany. How difficult is it to remove the pick guard from a new guitar?
@adamricard9410 Жыл бұрын
You can use a hair dryer. Not hard.
@OhBuoyancy2 жыл бұрын
The AD22 seemed to have more definition in the top end to me. Did you ever do a comparison to the AD27?
@RuiRockJah Жыл бұрын
Does anyone have both? Which of those has a smaller body? (the length of the bottom part of the body)
@ed_music18342 жыл бұрын
Since I had the DRS1 I've become a Hog lover and really loving Hog guitars my Martin 00015SM and my Gs Mini Mahogany. Would really wanna try the GT here hopefully they would be available with our local.
@KayZee19572 жыл бұрын
it's a Taylor Mustang. 24 and an eigth scale length.
@lat15022 жыл бұрын
I know this video is for Taylor guitars but I have a question about an old Yamaha guitar. I would like feedback on the following. If you had a choice to buy a new Yamaha FG 800 for $220 or a Yamaha LW-5 (1995 Original price $600, good condition) for $180, which would you buy? Any feedback would be appreciated.
@luisbenites48252 жыл бұрын
search for a Yamaha video to post your question
@angels30422 жыл бұрын
I would have preferred Gte Mahogany with the ebony fretboard (like the gs mini) for better balance. The Gs Mini Mahogany is better and costs 1/3 less. The Gte Mahogany has only the ES2 good. But we all know that if Taylor reintroduced the Gs Mini Mahogany ES2 it would no longer sell anything in the slightly higher ranges.
@daviddugas72502 жыл бұрын
I always encourage people to buy used rather than new for this reason. You'll find the sound you want at a lower price point usually!
@michellestead83722 жыл бұрын
What is the song (8:20) you play all the time in these demos? Thanks in advance
@blaiham9992 жыл бұрын
Pardon Sir!! If i order something from your site will it ship to India?
@blaiham999 Жыл бұрын
Hope to find a positive answer.
@cathyharrity8050 Жыл бұрын
Which is smaller; the GTE or the AD22e?
@rob1261a17 күн бұрын
The GT is smaller. In size, it sits between the GS Mini and the Grant Concert (AD22e).
@texhaines99572 жыл бұрын
And if Taylor does an AD27e Flame top short scale, LET ME KNOW.
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
Ob second listening, I prefer the GT. It is the latest concept from the amazing brain of Andy Powers, and everyone loves their Mini... I am concerned about the nut width though.
@donaldcameron288 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's an issue. I wish it were 1.75. At least it's not the 1 11/16. May pull the trigger anyway.
@oracleboix2 жыл бұрын
surprised that i like the sound of the AD22e more. i was rooting for the GT. 😐
@ericgonzalezgibert3227 Жыл бұрын
7:52 gt 8:48 ad22
@Cirielle932 жыл бұрын
So, which one has less tension?
@timnewman11722 жыл бұрын
To me the GTe just sounds warmer & richer, I'd hafta play 'em both to be sure...
@ryanhough51 Жыл бұрын
Geez they already discontinued the GTe mahogany ? A flaw with the design ?
@donaldcameron288 Жыл бұрын
I suspected that. I bought one, and it developed a crack in the back after a few weeks so I had to return it. Maybe just bad luck, but I got the impression it wasn't the first one that had been returned. Might replace it with the AD22, a different construct and of course sapele back and sides (as is the GTe's replacement the AD21e). I'll never know for sure, but that was an AWFULLY quick discontinuance.
@rob1261a16 күн бұрын
I assumed because it was too similar to the AD22e. So when they rolled the GT series into the other series, the GT Mahogany had to go. Also up to that point the cheapest Taylor all Hog was the 324ce which is $2700. About 1k more than the GTe Mahogany.
@josephmyers9843 Жыл бұрын
The GT has a fuller lower end-more bass.
@nellatrab2 жыл бұрын
Fun just ain’t serious 🧐 neo means no one knows! Wasn’t that ditty from Tony ?
@johnbettmann14042 жыл бұрын
The GT sounds better to my ears.
@billfehr2562 жыл бұрын
Get is the better
@rob1261a16 күн бұрын
Get what?
@miketiller8430 Жыл бұрын
Too much choice….
@lybarger0072 жыл бұрын
Yamaha Red Label is still better
@seamusbrowne49092 жыл бұрын
IF I had a CHOICE I would pick the MARTIN 000-15 Mahogany.😂🤣😂
@robf72132 жыл бұрын
LOL...I would have bet a year's salary that there would be a comment from a Martin fan on here before I even clicked on the video. Don't get me wrong I love Martin guitars and own a couple, including a 15 series, but it always cracks me up how much smack Martin fans talk about Taylor guitars in so many Tayor videos all over KZbin. Even when the video is not even comparing a Taylor to a Martin. The Martin fanboys are really the only bad thing about Martin guitars...😂🤣😂
@seamusbrowne49092 жыл бұрын
@@robf7213 Nothing against TAYLOR Guitars. But people need to be reminded from time to time who the GENUINE Article are.😎😎😎
@luisbenites48252 жыл бұрын
I played them all at the store and took home the Taylor AD22
@hsvjackie2734 Жыл бұрын
@@luisbenites4825 I did the same. There's something about that AD22.
@rob1261a16 күн бұрын
OMG! You’re so right. Usually it’s just the Taylor vs Martin videos where the Taylor or the Martin fanboys come out. It’s like the iPhone vs Galaxy comparisons. People are so invested in their brand they can’t possibly be open minded. I had the Martin 000-15m and the Taylor 322e (similar to AD22e). The 000-15m was up for sale in a minute. And I really don’t have a dog in the fight. I have both Martins and Taylors. I have to say for the money the Martin 000-10E (all solid Sapele) is outstanding ($900).
@warbseven86132 жыл бұрын
Talk,talk ,talk ,talk talk. So much unnecessary waffle. Every time.
@smandez20234 ай бұрын
You got waffles?
@rob1261a16 күн бұрын
Pancakes 🥞 anyone?
@warbseven861316 күн бұрын
@@rob1261a fwck me, a real live comedian.Boring will only appeal to boring. Zzzzzzzzzzxxxx