Little Martin Tone Comparison - LX1 vs LXME vs LXK2 vs LX1KE vs LX1E Divide

[@bikedawg]

Excellent video with very objective comparisons--thank you! The real spruce tops sounds more clear and less muffled

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

love the koa LXK2 just got it 3 new songs written in 2 days love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kezziekz]

1:07 LXME 1:17 LX1 1:28 LXK2 1:37 LX1E Ed Sheeran Divide 1:48 LX1KE

[@Doowopsid]

Thanks

[@federicodattellis5097]

Thank for the review bro! I stay with the LXME and LX1KE

[@JohnNoirSmith]

That was a tough choice. I mean the LXME and LXK2 clearly stood out as my favorites from the get-go, with LXKE being third for sure. But which one was my favorite wasn't an easy call. I think maybe the LXK2 in the end though

[@Gatordad1717]

John Noir Smith I agree! LXK2 is just warmer to me. Just purchased one. The others sounded too tinny

[@phenixreturns]

nothing's really good except bt2 and lx1e

[@9jmorrison]

The koa laminate came in third surprise.

[@Biergeliebter]

I was surprised that the Lxme was my favorite. Although maybe I shouldn't be since it doesn't come in a lefty. I'm always left longing for the right hand only models. 😂

[@Melissa-oi2if]

lxk2 sounds the best to me! the warmth makes it sound like a much bigger guitar.

[@alansturgess1324]

That was my impression as well.

[@ashtonjairo2063]

Instablaster.

[@baysmint1688]

See I was between the LXME and the LXK2 for those reasons, but the LXME sounds better for some reason

[@jaybarber68]

I agree, about the little guy sounding bigger than he is. I already bought one! I think the video one sounds the same. I was looking for a carbon fiber parlor guitar (Should be indestructible!) but, they are still priced too high for me. This little guy I bought is a good fit for me. I’m not very big, but I have a lower voice. We make a great pair!

[@kirkwilliams4942]

I agree, I have been leaning towards the E version but the none e versions had much better tone.

[@sustainablelife1st]

Best guitar comparison ever. Thank you.

[@irishRocker1]

The laminate tops sound like the spruce tops with blankets on top of them. Some might find them warmer but i find them dull or lacking something. Or more like nylon strung acoustics or something. Think I would go for the LX1E

[@paulfitzpa]

100% agree.

[@MrGuitarMan335]

Love this. Shows how much the choice of woods - even on affordable HPL guitars - affects the tone.

[@Keziapurrs]

My favorite was the LX1KE. It had an equal bit of warmth and brightness. My least favorite was the Ed Sheeran model. It was too bright and tinny. Thanks for the demo!

[@LaPriest]

To bad they are only sold in the uk of course.. it’s always the one I want I can’t have

[@DannyRoss_]

@@LaPriest I had the chance to get one but I didn’t realise they were limited edition, and got a drum kit instead 😂🤦‍♂️

[@phenixreturns]

nothing's really good except bt2 and lx1e

[@rayhomewood8831]

I love the sound of the HPL tops tonally, but there seems to be greater dynamic variation in the solid tops

[@JalapenoDouble]

I really like koa, but I really never use picks and mostly play fingerstyle and strum with my hands so I feel like for that style, its kinda hard to get the treble to come out as much. I think for playing with your hands, I would go with the LX1.

[@robertandruchow]

LX1 IS SOUNDS FANTASTIC THANK YOU !

[@patsullivan1545]

Very useful video! I am considering getting a Little Martin, and this really helped. I didn't like the Ed Sheeran model (too tinny and treble), and the LX1 sounded very similar to it. The LX1 sounded tinnier and brighter, and I consistently liked the LX1KE and the LXME. Thanks so much for the comparison.

[@9jmorrison]

The best review I have ever seen. Thank you

[@talentosa57]

I'm shocked about the differences in sound. I didn't think that even the hpl top guitars would have a difference. So I'm not sure if that's a testament to the possible of tonal quality that HPL could have, my headphones, or an inconsistency in manufacturing. This video destroyed everything I thought I knew about HPL.

[@caseybyrd7671]

I love the color of the Martin LXK2 Koa more. But I love the tone of the LX1 model but the color is awesome too. So my favorite is the LX1 model

[@nimitz1739]

I know this post is old but still I totally agree.

[@Mr.H-m2q]

Excellent review! Thanks Bobbby

[@Nilzipan]

Just bought the LX1, I love it! Great vid, thanks.

[@SquirrelDarling1]

Bought LX1e, love it. Bright sound, not muted like koa laminate

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

Think that's how I'm going for my hotel guitar

[@CyberK007]

Really surprising how much thinner the tone on the laminate tops is. It sounds almost like it's being played behind a blanket compared to the solid tops.

[@gizmomac1520]

@Enoch Pedro wut lmao. Completely irrelevant but anyways, Chile.

[@Hornet135]

It’s like you heard the opposite of what’s in the video.

[@allanmachado]

Close your eyes and pick one.. They're all amazing..

[@OlaOla-so3il]

I really enjoyed watching this review!😊

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Love the lxk2 great video and sound

[@iflyc5]

Love the boxy sound from the lxme

[@kianotesyt9392]

The LXME and LXK2 for me! It sounds warm...

[@borneosuperstar7]

LXME sounds a bit exclusive for me, i bought one and pretty satisfied with.

[@jalton9416]

Well done video demonstration! Best I have seen. I really prefer the sound of the Martin LX1. Cheers

[@lolaparksmusic]

LXK2 me thinks - thanks for showing the comparisons

[@blt2421]

That was extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@AllieRayne]

Great comparison video, thank you!

[@JohnCaseSlingIn360]

Thanks for doing this comparison!!!!

[@patrickt4095]

Just got the LXK2 and love it!

[@dark_dar]

that's a very useful video, thanks a lot!

[@wooster7571]

Wow. I was really disappointed in the Koa sounds especially the all Koa one. I was surprised how different the Sheeran model sounded from the LX1. On that showing, I preferred the sound of the Sheeran by far however I can't see why they difference and I'm wondering it its' the strings. Anyway, at my time of life I wouldn't be all that delighted to sport a divide logo on my guitar! I'm possibly going to buy an LXE1

[@SorilMusic]

Excellent. Le type joue point barre et on peut comparer sur différentes approches. Thanks

[@BG-ig6fd]

LX1KE for me. Clean warm tone.

[@samanthasantos370]

LX1 ❤️

[@KeonPH]

LXME sounds like the most balanced, imo. Just the right warm sound & not too bright sounding. LX1KE comes 2nd for me.

[@francoisdougere8796]

Excellent . Merci beaucoup

[@BrandonSantino]

Do these sound better than the baby Taylor’s when plugged in?

[@rickbales64]

I like the solid spruce top models LX1 and Ed Sheeran model. The HPL tops are dull sounding. I prefer the LX1 HPL Mahogany back to the HPL Kia back as well. The clarity of the spruce top is awesome when amplified.

[@silentreader2314]

Martin LX1KE 😍

[@ZacharyBoucher22]

My favourite is the Ed Sheeran signature guitar 🎸

[@DrIstoris]

What are your thoughts on Martin LX1RE ?

[@mfurman]

I would be very much interested too.

[@aaronlarsen7447]

The LXME sounds like a full sized guitar. It was not too bright, and it sounds smoother, not tiny. It sounded higher quality than the other to me.

[@bostonterrier2976]

really helpful thank you

[@DonnaRobinson-q6p]

Hernandez Michael Anderson Charles Garcia Paul

[@Selkii]

I’m Koa x 2 all the way !

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Like the sound of the lxk1 sounds a little bit. More brighter

[@FrostMonolith21]

What is the name of the first riff you played just bought the KOA and wanna see about learning it.

[@johnallen8248]

I know I'm supposed to like the solid tops, but they sound pretty thin to me; at-least with this recording setup.

[@hugoorlandoclivati2489]

was only sheeran's do in stereo?

[@mfurman]

I like LX1KE the most.

[@c0ff33drink3r]

I wIsh they'll come up with little martin streetmaster (hpl or solid wood)

[@davekennedy8626]

Okay, so I've read a lot of the comments and know which sound I prefer but I have a question: As these Little Martins are often for travel/campfires/knocking around, is the HPL more durable? Or is the solid spruce top just as durable to temperature/humidity changes? I love my big boy Martin, but really don't want to be taking it out and about too much. Thanks!

[@tylerfox6877]

Great ! thank you !

[@gregcoste9504]

This original lx1 was the best!

[@shubidu2016]

For me important thing: ist the body of all of it the same? Or is one a little bit smaller or another bigger? I have had testet the Lx1 an it fits really good to me...one of thousand i tested...so...the lxk2 sounds for me like: buy menin this second,immediately, because i'm finally the best😊😊😊😊

[@ThangNguyen-pn5zp]

I always like martin lx1

[@brianboyle3998]

I like bright, so LX1 (Actually I bought the LXE1) is my choice.

[@ottofi28]

I own a LX1 with Elixier 80/20 (my fav. Strings), but I think I need a LX K2 too. ;-)

[@markrobinson8949]

The solid top versions had so much more

[@randrews1806]

How do these stack up against Martins Jnr series?

[@Srtw163]

In this video ..I prefer lxme and lx1 these are the best sound

[@peterblackstock9157]

LXK2 for me 👍🍻

[@ベジタリアン凸医療阿片合法]

How does it sounds if lx Hemp?

[@spartacus2296]

LX1 all the way, nuff said 🤌🏻

[@islohanepaz7814]

Do you guys send to Brazil?

[@sowseng]

Will the sound quality of HPL top last?

[@jonathonix]

acording to Martin - they will last but they will also never change- unlike the solid tops which will get warmer over time.

[@loganb6361]

Lxk2 sounds more luxurious!

[@janfrombelgium5410]

LX1 and LX1KE

[@mayankbhardwaj9755]

The lx1 sounds so ed sheeran😂

[@omert9996]

Winner lxme?

[@Lugaresrotos]

LXME & LX1KE

[@aliendirect9286]

One of the biggest drawbacks of high pressure laminate countertops is that they cannot be used in extreme environments. That means they have a low resistance to bacteria, chemicals and corrosion. So favorites are: LX ME LX1

[@phenixreturns]

nothing's really good except bt2 and lx1e

[@cs3634]

I play fingerstyle and sing over it. I need less bass to pull it off. For me, the LX1 or ed sheeran one would work best. If I was a strummer who didnt sing, I would go with the LXK2 or the LXME.

[@johnbrandonrubio139]

The Lx1 broo

[@chapmanfx8104]

To me the laminate tops sound dull and boxy compared to the spruce

[@lucassobris]

Well, a martin is a martin

[@sunjosh2386]

HPL top ones sounds more balanced

[@JD.007]

i like the hpl top better. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jeraldpimentel8590]

LX1KE AND LXME

[@JimKerstetter]

LX1 is close to Ed's.

[@jeraldpimentel8590]

LXME AND LX1KE has the most great sound but LX1KE looks better.

[@rudyhamblee523]

ed sheeran lx1e sounds closer to all wood guitar construction..

[@kinglui.sports]

lk1 was so good, but all them sounds nice

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Lx1 sounds a little bit brighter

[@kenordz]

LX1 for me..

[@hollywoodjoe3259]

I think these lil guys are more for finger picking than strumming.

[@alexalexis3972]

lx1 guitar all sides size, inches,,feet,, plz tell me

[@ogs1mpson609]

If you like koa I would go with the Taylor Gs mini because the Martin sounds very underwhelming

[@totoybalisong5969]

Ed sheeran divide was the worst.

[@MrGilbert41]

the LXME sounds like a regular guitar and the others sound like toys...

[@phenixreturns]

Conclusion: buy a bt2 !

[@pantheonrockstar]

The Ed Sheehan martins are some of the worst playing and sounding guitars I’ve ever played.

[@1777DK]

The all plastic one, with the Koa picture on it, sounds like a strung up bucket of sh@t.

[@Gazzat73091]

They are all absolutely crap. Gibson j200 now that's what great sound is.

[@randyo573]

That’s fine if you want to lug an instrument of that size around when traveling, but when space is a consideration those little Martins are about as good as you can get.

[@1touchwireless]

so you are comparing a $400 to a $4000 guitar, hmmm sounds fair

[@vallesvaldez]

Gibson j200 is not a travel guitar. Why don't you compare the Gibson j200 with a full size Martin?

[@jonathonix]

Yeah, I should also maybe pack John Mayer along because he is a much better player.