I seem to always prefer the sound of a Martin to a Collings. This was no exception. Stay safe my dude!
@mywrkout14 жыл бұрын
Martin has a deeper warmer voice which to my ears is better. Thank you Ian, really appreciate you and the time you put into these videos.
@ianmeadows63514 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I'm glad you find some value in them. Plenty more to come.
@JesseDylanMusic4 жыл бұрын
Wowza that Collings has something extra going on. Is it in the treble? Sounds amazing. But then I go back and listen to the D-18, and... yep, D-18 is still the one I prefer. But... something about that Collings.
@stevebunce29314 жыл бұрын
To my ears the Martin D-18 wins hands down.
@pickersgrip4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@colinclement27522 жыл бұрын
I've loved Martin guitars for years. I've recently had the opportunity to play a Collings for a while and it was something else. Reminded me of a late 60's Guild with heavier gauge strings...a little bit unforgiving and not made for soft fingers but the sound was incredible.
@folgert43556 ай бұрын
Nice video Ian. Thanks. I always wanted to buy a Martin D18 but I just made an offer on a 2022 Collings D1T. This video confirms that I made the right choice. These are very different guitars in terms of sound, both good, but I just prefer the "Collings sound"
@guitwin2 жыл бұрын
To me, or in my humble opinion, the sound, looks and playability between a standard production Martin D-18, and a Collings D1T, does not merit the enormous, if not absurd, price difference between the two. Plus, for whatever reason(s) unknown, the Martin sounds a bit more well-balanced (for recording purposes), while the Collings sounds much, MUCH brighter. I'd take the D-18, D-18 Ambertone, or D-18 Modern Deluxe, and save at least $2500. Would I love a Collings D1A or D1G, with Adi bracing? Of course, but not for $6000+, if not more (likely much more in 2022). Just my $0.02 cents, for whatever it's worth. Thanks for the great video and comparison. Very classy and well done.
@supermarioxs13 жыл бұрын
Martin D-18 for sure ... and at half the price too... The collings sounds nice on flatpicking , fingerpicking and capo. Strumming not so much . The D-18 overall FTW... At least to my ears. Nicely done as always Ian... 🙏
@TMoody2 жыл бұрын
Wow.... the Martin D-18 blew the Collings out the water and you still get to walk around with an extra 2 grand in your pocket.
@slownoman Жыл бұрын
Depth: Martin. Clarity: Collings. Projection: equal. Capo: the further up the neck, the better the Collings is. I've played since 1965. My name is Martin. I owned a Martin for 17 years before I heard of Collings. I"ve owned a Collings (a variety, since I"m a junkie) since early 1992. My current one: an OM1A Traditional. OMG. I will always respect Martin. They invented these kinds of guitars.
@jasoncombs96073 жыл бұрын
It’s hard to beat a D18 no matter what other name is on the headstock. The new reimagined series with a set of bluegrass EXP19 phosphor bronze strings = heaven to me.
@letitbe9783 жыл бұрын
untill you hear pre-wars co dreadnought guitar
@el34glo59 Жыл бұрын
@@letitbe978Yeah I'm not a fan. Their trebles sound odd to me.
@bradswanson6788 Жыл бұрын
From the looks of the video the strings on the Collings looked significantly newer. Hard to make an apples to apples comparison when comparing tones from guitars with new vs older strings.
@TheGreg27104 жыл бұрын
Collings is a very articulated guitar and has a lovely sustain. But I’m a Martin guy and prefer the voicing. How do you like your eggs? Each to their own 👍🏼
@ianmeadows63514 жыл бұрын
Yes, Yes! Thats the beauty of all of this, so many good options.
@jaeyooncho27124 жыл бұрын
Man, another killer contents i am looking for. Thanks a lot!
@ianmeadows63514 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in Jaeyoon.
@FrancisOsborne-s9u10 ай бұрын
I have both (lucky me) and I find both offer different qualities. Incredibly well made and wonderful to play although the Collings is a little stiffer and requires a little more strength. Awesome guitars both
@Raymond-yq1de4 жыл бұрын
The collings has a much brighter sound to it.
@johnwade14193 жыл бұрын
Until the capo went on it was a slight edge to the Collings, but after that the Collings just has so much more going on with tone and complexity. Single notes were amazing on the Collings too. The question is do you need or want that as there’s a considerable cost to get it. For the bucks and if you’re strumming a lot and bluegrass jamming the Martin is great. Btw I have the same Martin D18. But really considering the Traditional Collings- it has that something that’s hard to find in newer guitars. I’ve played a few and all sounded fantastic.
@ianmeadows63513 жыл бұрын
They are definitely special guitars. Nothing wrong with a good d18 though!
@amaquonsippi2 жыл бұрын
I traded my pre war 18 for a 98 D1 and some cash about 20 years ago. I had played some Collings' and knew I had to have one for flatpicking. I've never been sorry, also got Mike Marshall's reaction to playing it (he wanted to buy it) from a friend.
@el34glo59 Жыл бұрын
@@amaquonsippiAn actual pre war 18? I hope the cash was good
@imannonymous7707 Жыл бұрын
What are the differences in neck carve from a to b . You seem to be more comfortable on the martin..?.
@westrlee5538 ай бұрын
Love Collings guitars!
@windmillcancersurvivor25682 жыл бұрын
Hard to beat the original. I love my D-18.
@el34glo59 Жыл бұрын
I'm usually not a Collings fan, but their traditionals sound great
@chazwellchangstein88512 жыл бұрын
Both sound great. Minor tonal differences. Given the pricing….
@chiplarkin40692 жыл бұрын
In a band you, want the midrange of the Collings cutting through the mix. Solo you want the Martin.
@jamesmartin94064 жыл бұрын
Collings by a hair. Both great!
@guitwin2 жыл бұрын
But with all respect, is that "hair" worth spending $3000+ more on the Collings? I don't think so.
@el34glo59 Жыл бұрын
@@guitwinAt that point just go Martin authentic.
@MardyBerchtold Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a better comparison be a D-18 VS a plain old D1?
@ianmeadows635111 ай бұрын
Yep. But I didn't have a plain Jane d1 around and was just having some fun
@kalleblomkvist41732 жыл бұрын
hi ian, can u tell me what capo you are using in this video?
@angelg84454 жыл бұрын
Collings has more sustain,more balance and accuracy/articulation, Martin has more base, and a bit more power, more umph....however u try to put it they are both top of the line in your hands just different and each player has to decide which they like more. Its kinda like a classic mustang vs a porsche. I think it would come down to playability and comfort, and I would ask which one Ian?
@ianmeadows63514 жыл бұрын
I like both! But realistically, for the cash, D18 all the way.
@el34glo59 Жыл бұрын
Martin has that growl
@tanukibrahma6 ай бұрын
Collings is louder and clearer but reveals performance nuances and requires more skillful playing or else it’s just not worth it. That’s what makes them harder for me to play (I own three).
@G_Demolished Жыл бұрын
The Collings to me always sounds like someone took a Martin and added the brightness and expense of a Taylor.
@sugarlife4854 жыл бұрын
martin
@51Dss4 жыл бұрын
Martin is much brighter and projects sound more than the Collings
@markstaggs73423 жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is about a D18 but I can't get myself to love them,But my 1980 D-28 I surely do love them ,But my real love is my seven Taylor guitars I love Taylor's but that's my preference .my guitars I have is a 2015 614ce,2015 816ce,2018 814ce DLX v brace,2019 K-24 ce v brace 2020 614ce v brace builders edition,2015 914ce,1980 Martin D-28 and Baby Taylor I bought all brand new except the Martin D-28 ,and I played a lot of guitars before I bought any of them I spent hours playing and trying every guitar you can name,But I love the feel and playability and sound of Taylor's . There not for everyone but they are absolutely perfect for me.
@el34glo59 Жыл бұрын
Maybe it's the body shape. Try a Martin GP
@garychen4832 жыл бұрын
In the very beginning when he strummed the D-18 VS at 7:19 when he strums the Collings, there’s not much difference in tones between these two. And there’s not much difference in tones in general between the two guitars neither. Price wise, I know Collings is extremely expensive and Martin should be a little less expensive, so if I were to choose between the two, I’d choose Martin D-18 because extra dollars must be paid for something realistic.
@el34glo59 Жыл бұрын
That's not a VS. That means Verses. That's a regular D18. Although they're basically the same now anyway as a V. Besides the nut width and short saddle VS is a 12 fret version. Completely different
@juice_williams5 ай бұрын
Buy a Martin D-18, with the money leftover buy a guild D40t
@markstaggs73423 жыл бұрын
Collins a lot but the D18 is good but Collins lot more
@nirwanaeathell3 жыл бұрын
d18
@russg.93482 жыл бұрын
Collings, by a hair imho.
@rjones2000r9 ай бұрын
I hear a faint vibrato in the Collings, not a fan of that.
@georgelange52723 жыл бұрын
The Collings sounds duller to me.
@Dave-rk2nl Жыл бұрын
It should of been an Authentic d18, not a plain d18....really?????