Huss & Dalton vs. Collings "Traditional" Showdown

[@MrBloobug]

I've owned both. It is so subjective, but after owning about every boutique acoustic on the market I ended up with a Collings D1AT and and Huss and Dalton TDR. I compared so many mahogany and rosewood guitars, respecitively, and these were the two I decided to keep. Both guitar makers are amazing, and I'm so grateful for both of them!

[@markstrain8989]

Yep. Sound wisdom, right there.

[@bjornegan6421]

what is it about those two that appealed to you?

[@robydean7]

I have a Collings D2HA I purchased at Artisan. I went to Nashville looking to buy a Huss & Dalton but couldn't find the one that fit my ear. The particular Collings I bought did. But between these 2 samples I love the Huss over the Collings too. Thanks for posting.

[@ArtisanGuitars]

You're welcome!

[@loganfoster896]

Has to be the Huss and Dalton for me as well. The tone is so impressive.

[@darrenlavoie5255]

Wow! That H&D sounds absolutely amazing. I can only imagine what it will sound like 10 years from now. Gorgeous guitar too!

[@edfulginiti8798]

Two great guitars...two wonderful sounds. Classics, both.

[@DannyBrooks1]

You couldn’t go wrong with either but if I had to pick it would be the Huss and Dalton.

[@stacylangford8015]

The Collings has the tone for me. The brightness and depth. If I only had these two guitars, I wouldn't want anymore! The H&D is incredible also. It would be awesome to compare the string action. Thanks for the video! Very nice chord playing and choice

[@simonmiles1972]

Two of the nicest sounding guitars I've ever heard. Choosing between them would be the devil's own job!

[@christophermehlenbacher4613]

I just wanted to express my "opinion"; both guitars are beautiful in appearance, and both guitars sound beautiful on my cell phone coupled with the headphones I'm using. That being said, although I would be ecstatic to own either, to my 62 year old but musically educated ears, the Huss and Dalton sounds slightly brighter, snd thus slightly preferable to my ears. However, I would love to hear comparisons between two similar Rosewood guitars, because that is my favorite sounding tonewood. I still, even after hearing these two delicious sounding instruments, would choose my Guild D-50 Standard, simply because of tge tone provided via the Rosewood and Bear claw Spruce sound box. Just my humble 62 year opinion folks, so don't crucify me!🙏💙😇✌🏼🤘🏼🤠😎

[@keary18]

I was listening to the guild d55 today, it's amazing and truthfully I agree with you. I have a Collings OM2HT, have played a Thompson dread with an adi top and it's fabulous. Hard to be the Guild...very hard...

[@mrphil2557]

To my ears, a little more projection from the Huss and Dalton, and a little more depth from the Collings. I guess I'll buck the trend and cast a vote for the Collings. I surely would love to have one of each, though, and do an in-depth longitudinal study on them - maybe 20 years or so. I'll get back to you with the results when I'm done.

[@GregoryTschirhart]

Both guitars have a beautiful voice, I want to get both of them. 😁

[@rogerd9150]

I live in Texas and have always wanted to have an Austin Tx made Collings. But both of these guitars sounded wonderful.

[@adambrown7112]

Both sound great, HD sounds a little more open. I have a D1AT and once it warmed up after a few months it really is unequaled in my herd.

[@charleswilson9559]

Played one H&D (sitka / rosewood combination) and loved it. Currently have a Collings D1T that is sublime (love sitka).

[@chester82gtstang]

I feel like the Huss and Dalton projects more. You hear more of the inside of the body of the Collings

[@gair1944]

What an amazing video comparison. Loved your approach, touch and superb playing that showcased the guitars. Just when I thought nothing is gonna beat that Huss & Dalton TD-M (it sounded perfect to my ears) ....the Collings steps up and delivers a slightly different flavor of Great great tone. I would have to feel and hear them in person from the player side of the sound hole to see if there was a clear winner. This video shows there is NO dog in this race. I call it a dead heat. Whichever guitar you prefer and choose is a great great choice!

[@ArtisanGuitars]

Totally agree, Gary! Thanks for the kind words!

[@bigmac51290]

They both sound like absolute dreams in their own way, H&D with it's booming resonance, and Collings with it's refined articulation. I want both.

[@mikehoehn1475]

Both are really good.

[@luizfcoimbra82]

Same size, same shape, same woods and yet SO different...! Really interesting, thank you Artisan Guitars for the comparison!

[@VaibhavMittalIndia]

One also has to appreciate difference in top & back bracing …. and the wood used for the same!

[@nickloschiavo1872]

Both are beautiful

[@steveb9325]

Either is awesome, though I have to go with Collings!

[@drummerboy1390]

When you get to this level of build, quality and price, there is no 'better.' Only personal preference. I couldn't afford either and settled for a used OM1AV. 99% of the sound, half the price.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Two top notch boxes of wood. No doubt. I'll stick to my Collings 002H. But would like to have them all.

[@kevinritenour2968]

This pretty much like Godzilla vs Godzilla, take your pick both guitars sound fantastic!

[@tonyarcuri8969]

I've own guitars from both builders and I love my Collings guitars but I always said I never played a bad Collings which is still true, I do not care for their traditional series at all, I've had 2, a D2HT and a CJ45T, did not care for the necks and my other Collings that I have will chase them out of town, just my opinion but I've probably had 12 or more Collings, that being said I like the sound of the Huss and Dalton

[@WavesRay]

I've only heard a couple H&D's live in front of me and, to be honest, was underwhelmed for the price. This one did, however, sound great though a little muddled when hit hard. Very nice tone and looked incredible. I got to play an original D1A when they were first hitting the dealers. It blew me away. I am not a great player and was lucky that day when a great player came into the shop I was visiting and played the guitar. Blew me away again. The D1A-T in this video reminded me a lot of that guitar and, for me, hit home. For a mahogany dread, this is the one that always sounds awesome. Cleaner and cuts through perfectly. It is subjective, I know. But the Collings wins for me.

[@el34glo59]

Depends if you want to cut through. Not everyone is a bluegrass player

[@richardminer1863]

The Collins sounds a bit more modern, the H&D more vintage. Both sound great, either will work depending on what your playing and looking for. That said, the Huss has the tone I am looking for in that type of guitar for the music I play, though I can see the Collins might be more versatile? I guess I need both LOL!

[@alexandergriggs9934]

D'Addario .13's?

[@saintless]

Obviously, you need both. H&D seems like a great vocal accompaniment; Collings a little more jazzy and leady.

[@bhobg]

That fm7/G giving you a stiffy eh? :D amazing sound and miking with both axes!

[@iankyoko]

I don't think it's that chord. I reckon it's a Cmin6 with G in the bass.

[@brandonkeller478]

Looks like the D-18 modern deluxe Martin has

[@awill638]

What is that red cutie in the back there?

[@el34glo59]

Honestly both amazing. Both a little bright imo too

[@NicholasANappiNick]

Like that top can’t deal with yellow toner let it age naturally 🥰🥰🥰

[@MikeRay1978]

I wanted to like the Huss more but the Collings sounded better for me.

[@toneman335]

The Huss & Dalton sounds more vintage.

[@AGC828]

Intresting how the Colligs uses a Sitka bracing with an Adi top...not an Adi top/Adi bracing...sound quality...like them both...for a better impression we'd have to play them...

[@el34glo59]

That's what Martin did prewar too. Sitka bracing, Addy top. I wish they would do that now. It's odd they don't on authentics. Any other pre war copy from a small builder, uses Sitka bracing to be period correct

[@BobK5]

H&D has the more natural sound to me and at that price that’s what I’m looking for.

[@BreadLightPray_EWFMgtr]

🔵 love mahogany as a tonewood ❕ 💙 Adi is usually overrated ; dreads are the only body shape I won't buy ~ 'cause a guitar (body) should feel like holdin' a woman in ur arms , not a battleship 😣 😫 the H&D sounds better in this comparison ; I've owned several builds from both builders and they're pretty much on equal par with one another ❕😊

[@markstrain8989]

I want one of each. Dear Lord, send money...