Ibanez MM1 Martin Miller Signature vs Suhr Modern Custom

[@sundroppunk1280]

One of the best comparison vids I have seen! I just subscribed 😉 The Suhr wins out for me. I closed my eyes and played the video a few times to really hone in on the sound versus seeing what guitar was being played. Each time (for me), the Suhr sounded best. Appreciate you doing this comparison.✌️

[@jem555bkk]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@helixworld]

The MM1 sounds fine, but it doesn't have the same level of articulation and tone quality as your Suhr. I have a feeling the basswood body AZ242F would be one step closer. Your Caribbean burst Suhr sounds amazing in every demo you have played with it. Thanks for all the fascinating demos of these guitars.

[@jem555bkk]

If I can only keep one guitar, this is probably it. Thanks for watching and nice comment!

[@clintdufour8371]

The Shur gets the nod in my opinion.

[@billycarter4832]

Blissful song...sweet playing...Both sound amazing....

[@jem555bkk]

Thanks for a nice comment

[@shred5]

Great comparison and great playing. The MM1 pickups in the MM1 are definitely a bit more open and have a bit more high end even untapped , where the Suhrs have less highs (covered) and more mids, sort of like some PRS pickups. On my first playthrough, I thought I liked the Suhr better all around, but I played it again and I might prefer the MM1's neck position, with your playing and tone stack of course :)

[@jem555bkk]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@stefanorusso4643]

Two beautifuls guitars!

[@jem555bkk]

Thanks for watching!

[@bruunm1975]

I own a MM1 and it’s a beautiful and round tone. Nothing like this video.

[@jem555bkk]

All guitars also sounds good to me until I played another one right next to it. Thanks for watching.

[@bruunm1975]

@@jem555bkk I own about 15+ plus guitars and the MM1 is one of the nicest and most complete tones I have. Having said that, tone and tastes are like undies and socks, just because they comfortable to me, does not mean you like them as well ;)

[@jem555bkk]

Agreed. I didn't say that MM1 sounded bad, but in this particular setting, the Suhr has an edge over MM1 especially with rolled down volume.

[@bruunm1975]

@@jem555bkk Suhr is about double the price in Australia. So whilst I agree, its not double the tone :D

[@jem555bkk]

It's like that everywhere, not just in Australia. I'm sure you know twice the price doesn't mean it will sound twice as good. :) Price vs sound quality ratio is not linear. Especially, at the very high end, you have to pay much more for a little difference.

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

Theres like a fuzziness I hear with the Ibanez. I cant unhear it now so Ill go with the Suhr.

[@MisterTee]

The Suhr seems clearer and pops better in the mix. I like both tones though

[@enricodirocco7975]

Suhr sounds much more articulate and clean. The ibby kinda gets muddy in comparison. Very cool vid🤘🤘🤘

[@jem555bkk]

Cool, thanks!

[@zahranieahmad]

can you share for the backing track song?

[@jem555bkk]

Search for Bedroom guitarist. He has most Andy Timmons backing tracks.

[@sebastianberroeta8951]

Amazing as always!!! A question, Which neck do you feel more confortable and easier to play overall (rhythm and lead) ?

[@jem555bkk]

I'm so sorry. Not sure how I missed this comment. I actually still like the Suhr a bit better though MM1 is not that far off. Thanks for watching!

[@PaulSmith-oh3fu]

MM1 wins in full neck HB mode- tighter overall sound, defined without the subtle shrill top end of the Suhr

[@jem555bkk]

Thanks for watching!

[@svenkaahedgerg3425]

I think that the Ibanez is a good challenger and then the rest is down to personal preference or value for money. Does the Suhr have 10 options for pickup configurations as well?

[@jem555bkk]

No. Only 5 tones from the selector. Thanks for watching!

[@billycarter4832]

The Suhr sounds clearer....

[@MarbsMusic]

Getting ready to buy myself a present, I've wanted an MM1 since they were released but have held off. I like the flatter Ibanez necks but feel just at home on a 12" radius as my other primaries are Gibsons or an AS153. Could I ask you honest opinion on the AZ neck? Some say it's too big but I know it's smaller than my AS and one of my LPs (which I play often). Any help would be greatly appreciated! (Wonderful playing as always!)

[@jem555bkk]

It's not too big for my hand. Having played Ibanez wizard neck for many years, it is still comfortable. I think the Stainless steel frets help too. Thanks for watching!

[@tomireunanen8033]

The 12" radius on the AZ-series was one of the reasons I got my AZ2402 Prestige. The neck really is amazing. Not too fat, not too thin, just perfect. Also it's very smooth and stainless steel frets make bending and legato lines very easy. If you have a Gibson with the 60's neck profile, I don't think the AZ neck is very far from that. Maybe a bit rounder. ( I owned a LP Standard for a long time with the 60's neck ) I highly recommend the new Prestige AZ's

[@jorgemlcosta]

If possible try it before you buy it. The roasted maple SS fret neck in the Ibanez AZ is one of the most comfortable and playable, boutique guitar level. I tried a LP once and didn’t like it, not really my style, thick and sticky with all that lacquer. The AZ neck is butter smooth and fills my hand nicely. Before you buy check if you prefer a HH or HSS. They sound very different!

[@navrasicsi]

I am an Ibanez fan, but this time I prefer the Suhr. Looking at the prices, it's not that surprising: the Suhr costs 75% more.

[@bobbyreid1814]

great playing my friend

[@jem555bkk]

Thanks for watching!

[@dominickortega8489]

Why did you tap the neck pickup on the Ibanez for the neck pickup comparison? That obviously skewed the sound comparison for that part.

[@jem555bkk]

Cause I wanted to produce single coil type sound. The Suhr doesn't have the switch but by lowering the volume I got quite close to that. The AZ neck pickup sound was too thick even at lower volume. Thanks for watching.

[@dominickortega8489]

That’s my point. The suhr doesn’t have an alter switch so it doesn’t make sense to compare both humbuckers in “SC” sound if they’re both humbuckers (even tho the AZ can has the “SC” mode). They’re both humbuckers so a thicker warmer sound should be compared using the full neck pickups on both guitars. Even with lower volume the suhr neck PU doesn’t sound like a single coil at all. You can’t get a single coil sound from a HB without a coil splitting it and that still isn’t a 100% true SC sound but it’s close. Since you added some gain in the mix the SC sounds muddy and blurry. The proper comparison would have been no tapping and just comparing the humbuckers as is. Just some things to consider. I love to watch all your videos though.

[@lmnop340]

@@dominickortega8489 Exactly Dominick. No offense meant to Jem555BKK, but this really makes no sense if you're doing a comparison.

[@jem555bkk]

@@dominickortega8489 Glad you like my videos. You can ignore the first half if it doesn't make sense.

[@Ed-uv5nu]

MM1 sounds warmer to me

[@O_Algoritmo_RV]

gostei mais do som da Ibanez

[@dwayneanderson7108]

The Suhr by a mile!!!

[@backo0234]

Suhr is more "open" high tones, ibanez sound like someone shot down high and made it blur, not so clear...

[@Hubblereach0]

It's the mahogany I believe?

[@SiddharthKarunakaran]

How to play guitar? I think I will go to a job.

[@jem555bkk]

I'm probably not the best person to tell you how to play guitar and definitely not the best on getting a guitar playing job lol. Thanks for watching!

[@SiddharthKarunakaran]

@@jem555bkk No, I meant an IT job. I'm getting disillusioned with the guitar. Just want to make some money. Don't know how.

[@ibanezjjung]

AZ +1

[@imgvitrenko5187]

IMHO, Suhr is better in any configurations. The Ibanez is more cut on highs, and has this metallic sound admixter which irritates.

[@mesfigas]

suhr

[@headunits]

Dude, take the reverb down a few notches. Especially in a guitar comparison video.

[@jem555bkk]

Thanks for feedback!

[@neiltosolini2465]

MAGA SUHR

[@MrJoseph6119]

two great guitars and one WAY over priced! I'm a Ibanez man save $1000,00 for real!

[@nickbelluomini3381]

Suhr suhr suhr all day long. Like comparing an apple to a filet mignion