Fender Redondo Player vs. Martin DRS2- Guitar Review

Checking out the Fender Redondo Player. Does it sound as good as a Martin?

[@ernestpetu5691]

That Martin sound is so round and nice, the bass frequencies and the struming sounds so pleasant, the fender sounds pretty thin

Hey man, many thanks for this complete demo and compare with Martin, i will buy thé Redondo now because your vidéo show me all what i need ! Thks, cheers from france

[@andyacoustic9959]

Glad I could help!

[@FrankJamesMusic]

Just got my lefty black Redondo. Love it!

[@bryanhatch6688]

So… I ordered one. The feel of this thing is matched by nothing. I’m in love with it. I also have a Martin D28. I love the warmth and rich boom of the Martin, but the Redondo has a much faster neck, and cuts well in the studio. I actually prefer it all the way around.

[@bluenotgreen63]

The Fender sounded like a 50.00 guitar.

[@johniccp1]

This video explains the difference in sounds in a clear way. Thank you very much. As I am just starting out on my guitar journey, the less expensive Redondo makes sense. I can always upgrade later.

[@andyacoustic9959]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tony-c7u5e]

I have the Fender so I'm biased. The Martin is not as bright as the Fender. With the Strat/Tele Headstock it's far cooler.

[@bluesentertainment248]

The Redondo is my favourite. It, s more brilliant

[@bryanhatch6688]

Martin is well balanced. I prefer the bright attack of the Fender

[@MarlandJohnson]

Thanks for the thoughtful edits to compare. Still on the fence with the Redondo but leading towards the fender

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

I do like the ‘roundness’ of the Martin - but I think the Fender has an often-overlooked attribute - it’s sound can cut through other guitars and make itself known without becoming part of the ‘wall-of-sound’ - and once you’re going through an amp - then anything’s possible.

[@andyacoustic9959]

Fully agree Rebecca!

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

@@andyacoustic9959 I'm planning on retiring with a new guitar - and the Redondo (and the D'Angelico Bowery) are on my shortlist; I actually like the sound of a dreadnought body with ball-end classicals for playing Jazz and Blues - and once I'm plugged into my new amp, I can EQ it to sound right for the session - especially when I've got the multi-effects plugged in as well. But - my electrics are strats (including a 1977 I've had since new) and that Redondo is just pulling really hard on my heart... there's something real special about a strat neck!

[@jonathanadams2344]

Nice! Are you playing Ein Kompliment in the beginning of the video? Love that song.

[@andyacoustic9959]

👍 Sportfreunde Stiller

[@arroncajigas4260]

Martin gets nice tone for sure

[@matthewsalyersjr4965]

Yeah, that’s no comparison that Martin blew it away!!! Although the fender does sound pretty good it definitely don’t sound like that Martin!

[@aristotleasis867]

Big difference in sound of course. But at the end of the day, when we gig, all that matters to the people listening is that the performance sounds good. Most of the listeners don't know how to differentiate acoustic tones from a Solid wood vs laminated ones.

[@_jw_harper]

Nice comparison with two nice guitars. Looking forward the the Fender ring for me 🙏 😎💯

[@gustavojp3113]

what about the redondo vs fender cd140 cde?

[@barrythomas9571]

I think the Fender sounds much nicer, so made my mind up.

[@johnnylopez7410]

3:10 what song is this

[@andyacoustic9959]

Jet - move on (a variation of it)

[@vladmihailpop7961]

Which is the song on the 6:40?

[@andyacoustic9959]

Blackbird - Beatles

[@alexandervetter1194]

Servus, Das die Fendergitarre laminiert sei, stimmt so nicht. Dieses Instrument ist auch am Boden und den Zargen aus Massivholz. Wie sie das bei einem Preis von 350€ hinkriegen weiß ich nicht, ich glaube aber auch, dass es soundmäßig kein Vergleich zur Martin ist

[@andyacoustic9959]

Sure? They mention massive Sitka spruce top, sapele back and sides. A Full massive wood Guitar at this price point would be a real surprise!

[@alexandervetter1194]

@@andyacoustic9959 Wer ist "die"? Fender selbst oder thomann?

[@holsten5355]

Exactly! The Player Models do only have solid spruce top but laminated back and sides but there is another all solid model in the lineup