Rosewood vs Mahogany Comparison With Identical Guitars! | What's Your Next Guitar?

[@LesGuitaresBoucher]

Thank you John and Jeremy for this great comparison video between these East Indian rosewood and Brazilian mahogany Bluegrass dreadnoughts! All the best from the team!!

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thanks for making some awesome guitars!

[@jeffshamus1914]

That was a perfect way to compare tones: 1. Don't reveal which is which and 2. Play the exact same thing back to back. EXCELLENT! Thanks!

[@nellatrab]

Good comparison...the mahogany sounds so much clearer...Good review...For me I prefer "all mahogany" guitars, top, back and sides...has the best balance, compression, clarity, chime, presence and definition.

[@LegsON]

I also grew to love my all-hog more than my spruce-rosewood.

[@llf6188]

These videos are great when you listen with headphones! There is a different sound for sure. Thanks for posting.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Of course! Thank you for watching. Feel free to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@tomclayton6875]

Yeah, heard it. 'A' seemed brighter but I was really surprised how much I loved the mellower tone of 'B'.

[@jazzup13]

Thanks for the great comparison! Have seen a few of your videos today and love the dynamic in your videos! 👍😊

[@seanmccormick3270]

(I'm probably going to sound like I'm just repeating what's already been said LOL) I play a lot of bluegrass music, and definitely agree that the rosewood definitely has a warmer tone. And the mahogany had more clarity, especially on the high end. I play some lead, but for the majority of my life, I've only played rosewood guitars. But bought a mahogany guitar a couple of years ago, and was suprised at the tone. It has better clarity, but still has a good low end sound without it being overpowering. Great video! It's your best one yet (or like Jeremy says) until you make the next one! 😅😅🤣🤣😅😆

[@moisesperez4605]

I totally agree with your comment, I have two Taylor guitars, I have the 5 to 4: and the 814, one is Rosewood back inside, the other one is mahogany all around solid wood, and I do feel the punchy Ness, and the brightness of that mahogany guitar over the Rosewood one.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thanks for sharing! Mahogany guitars are great.

[@sholland42]

I love ‘em both.

[@Chess_Guitar]

Hi guys, Excellent job! I finally got to see a real comparison of two of the main tone woods. Thaks a lot!

[@thecanadianflatpicker]

I would love, LOVE to hear the following comparison: Studio Goose VS Bluegrass Goose with the same tone wood.

[@kamarienedwards1757]

Sg is voiced more for overtones and bg is voiced for note fundamental and loudness😊

[@michaelbobson6375]

There is only so much you can tell from playing guitars online. I appreciate your back and forth, as I feel I can learn more from listening to you both. Ty

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thank you for the kind words, our main goal is to educate!

[@juliomb1]

When I played a Larivee with rosewood sides and back I could literally feel the difference in the resonance. I spent a little more for the rosewood but never regretted it. To this day I get compliments on the smooth deep sound.

[@AcousticShoppe]

That's awesome. Thanks for watching! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@naokmoon1487]

I prefer rosewood sustains, overtones, reverb. For playing worship plugged on stage im still not sure if its best though. I find mahogany serve pretty well for strumming midrange projection. Very hard to decide ! Great video showing the diff.

[@dontask4594]

Let the little guy talk he seems to be more knowledgeble and a lot less rude. The big guy keeps trying to talk over him like he can't share the mic. Like the little guy isn't allowed to speak in his presence and contradicts himself with everything he says sometimes in the same sentence. The little guy stays more focused, to the point, and doesn't contradict himself with every other word. He is patient, polite and respectful of others and doesn't talk so loudly as to drowned out everyone else because he likes to hear the sound of his own voice because he thinks he is so charming and much better than everyone else in the room.

[@aaronlturner]

I couldn't tell the difference. I have had both, and love them all!

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thank you for watching😄

[@johncale9912]

Best compare I’ve heard thanks; demonstrated the best of both, I agreed one of each please

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thanks so much!

[@BrucePomerleau]

first of all great pickin and VERY INFORMATIVE vid. my reveal was opposite. love u guys. getting a boucher in sept. mahog. with 5A top. Own 65 D-28 and 96 D-45 Deluxe Brazilian. Anxious to hear new Boucher

[@beggart7]

Love the vid. I picked A rosewood after hearing it before I even heard B. No mistaking that warm bass. Love the editing at the end. You missed an opportunity to have just your shirt change for a second or two or a hat come and go between the guitars changing. That would have been funny since the guitars were changing back and forth so much and yet you hardly moved at all.😁

[@AcousticShoppe]

We might take that idea, thanks for watching! 😂😂

[@tedhart7708]

I've only seen a couple of your videos. Really enjoyed them, though. Just suscribed!

[@AcousticShoppe]

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[@ermancroney3805]

That makes choosing very difficult for me. Though I am a picker, I probably do better with rhythm. I need more volume, but I like the soft and full sound of the mahogany. I own & enjoy a DM Martin. I've been searching for one that will not chime when I dig into it harder for loudness, especially in a jam where 28s tend to drown me out. 🙂

[@sholland42]

I had a d35 which could sing on top of anything. The d28’s are hard to play acoustic on top of, I’ll agree with that.

[@theapplepaul]

I've played wonderful examples of both these tonewoods. and most of the rest. The clarity and single note sound of mahogany is hard to beat. Rosewood strums are loud, punchy and bassy but you don't hear every note in the chord the way you do with mahogany. Not better or worse, just very different. Koa is becoming very common lately- way more koa than maple guitars sold now if I had to guess. Maple often being the wood of choice for a jumbo. The Guild maple jumbo being iconic.A light tone for sure. Based on the koa I own and others I have heard, it is a unique sound. Scooped but warm. Not as bright or thin as maple, certainly not as loud as rosewood or mahogany. Not as woody as mahogany -what is,? but very special. To my ears if I had to pick one tonewood that sounds balanced and honest and approachable- mahogany. Larger than life? That would be your rosewood. A 'cannon'? Rosewood again. 'My take after half a century of playing various guitars. Sweetest tone ? Mahogany- the Alvarez FYM60 old stock Honduran full mahogany is a great example.

[@jimmycollette9209]

I've played rosewood guitars for years and decided I would like to have a mahogany. My two rosewood guitars are martins hd-28 and d-35 so I tried the d-18 then the Gibson j-45 which I bought. The j-45 gets most playing time now. You are not going to dislike either. I play mostly at church and the mahogany blends perfectly with the piano but like I said either will do. Note there are also differences in types of mahogany that makes a difference also.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Absolutely! You make some good points, Jimmy. Each of these tonewoods are great in their own way, it just depends on personal preference. Thanks for watching and commenting. If you haven't already, be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Jimmy Collette The difference between rosewood and mahogany are the mic issues. Rosewood has alot of overtones that make it a nightmare to fit into a mix. Most studio recordings are made with mahogany. You can add bass to mahogany as it doesn't have alot of overtones. Mahogany fits nicely with other instruments into a mix. For live solo performance one can really boost the bass frequencies for a huge sound, too. Using electronic systems is pretty much a wash. Just depends on the system. The best I've ever heard are the ones that are mounted in Cole Clark guitars. Cole Clark is an Australian brand little known in the USA. Ben Harper uses one. I have one as well. The electronics are the best in the world. Never heard a better system. For me rosewood is great for the living room and solo singer-songwriter type recordings w/an upfight bass, brush drums and a lead instrument. Rosewood's sound is beautiful. Mahogany is pretty utilitarian by comparison.

[@PageMarker1]

My fingers are far less nimble than they used to be when I was younger. I end up preferring a shorter scale guitar, at least on electrics. Got a D35, would like to add a J45.

[@jimmycollette9209]

@@PageMarker1 you want regret it. It does have a slightly fatter neck but a joy to play.

[@PageMarker1]

@@jimmycollette9209 The winters here in Chicago area are brutally dry. My D35 wasn't the best in handling that at all. Would prefer to go used on a J45, Gibson's can be hit or miss, but being a lefty a wide range of choices doesn't exist. Thank you for your reply, the auto/typo was obvious...)

[@lesterpaul9657]

I guess you could hear the difference a bit better by doing fingerpickings. I agree with you, there' s something more bass response, more low end with rosewood, depends on the guitar of course but generally it' s so. So this is a reason why a lot of fingerpickers prefer mahagony, a bit more mids response, less bass and nice trebles, not too sharp. And it' s also a question of taste. A beautiful mellow brown mahagony or a deep brown rosewood. My favorite guitars are a Martin 000-18 and a Martin D-18 GE. My next guitar should be a parlor size but this time with rosewood back and sides. These Boucher guitars are sounding amazing, both. Hard to decide.

[@el34glo59]

I actually prefer rosewood for finger picking

[@dxcman1]

I think A is mahogany B is Rosewood. I'd love to own either one!!! They both sound lovely. Ha I should have waited for the reveal ... I was totally wrong...lol

[@AcousticShoppe]

They are both incredible guitars! Thank you for watching. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@Formisdestiny]

Thank you for doing this, great playing, quite a difference both beautiful but if I could only choose one , it would be the 42 mahogany.

[@RyanMcQuen]

I preferred Guitar B, I was surprised to find out that was mahogany!

[@CarolDailey]

I picked correctly after the first few notes...lol. I prefer the rosewood sound, but I'd be happy with either of these guitars. Thanks for the video!

[@AcousticShoppe]

You're amazing! Thank you for watching😄

[@CRUNCHCOLE]

I have always liked Rosewood. I have an early/mid 80s Yamaha L10-A solid rosewood back and sides that is an amazing sounding guitar. I have only played a handful of guitars that sounds as good. It is deep, bright with punchy mids.

[@mitzioden4926]

I think guitar A is the mahogany, and guitar B is the rosewood. Guitar B has a deeper sound, while A is brighter.

[@swordsdiagnostic]

The Acoustic Shoppe - very nice this melody from the beginning

[@michaelbarnhill5187]

I found it difficult to hear the difference between these in the video but when I’ve played them I could. I play a maple Taylor and enjoy the higher resonance the strings give me. It’s just whatever you prefer I guess…

[@AcousticShoppe]

Definitely a subjective test and always comes down to what the player prefers. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Tonetwisters]

Used to sell Martins in the early-to-mid '70s ... We had a REALLY old D-35 with Brazillian rosewood that was as thick and warm sounding as any guitar you have ever heard. And I have played some old Martins that were mahogany that were very rich in the bottom end, but maintained the crisp top end that the old D-35 did not have. My opinion is that rosewood will sound thicker brand new; but long term, that mahogany really is the best.

[@AcousticShoppe]

That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@el34glo59]

I disagree. Rosewood sounds amazing longterm. When those oils dry out. Oh baby. Either way I love both

[@johnwashburn3793]

Thanks again for this. As a mahogany player, I did play a rosewood today. This maple is an interesting concept...buy rosewood and mahogany whilst you can!

[@HayesTech]

Yep, it is going to be different for each person. I did a video comparing Rosewood, Mahogany and Maple and the biggest difference was in the maple guitar. I too describe the difference about how you define it but again, each person is going have their favorites. Even the finish used and how thin or thick it's applied will make a difference. Great video ...

[@HayesTech]

@OLX kidstaff Yes it does but I find it's not so much to be a drastic difference. At least to my ears. But as I've said before, many times, each person will hear the tone differently.

[@AcousticShoppe]

You make some good points. Thanks for commenting and watching. Feel free to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@HayesTech]

@@AcousticShoppe Subbed.... I thought I was already subbed but was wrong. So that was corrected.

[@robertmannel4446]

Maple: bright and loud. Mahogany: balanced and beautiful. Rosewood: sweet and mellow.

[@HayesTech]

@@robertmannel4446 Nice. Spot on.

[@ahill209]

Both are fantastic guitars. I could tell A was the rosewood one. More low end resonance. Boucher does a great job building and setting them up that they milk out every ounce of tone. That line is above my pay grade, but I do own a Martin D-28 Marquis and a Martin D-18 standard.

[@lorenvguitar614]

Such great playing in these comparison videos. The comedy, well? Thanks for the video.

[@ShamanicSavant]

I think a lot depends on the top. A good quality cedar over mahogany and spruce over rosewood in a size that fits your preferences will cover pretty much all the acoustic tonal bases you'll ever need to cover with only 2 guitars. Personally I like OM sized acoustics for comfort, sound, and versatility. Both of those are nice guitars, but I'd want a cedar top on the hog model to justify getting both :)

[@flatlander6928]

Gr8 video guys, enjoyed the awesome pickin. I chose the correct ones, but took a lil bit to discern them. I own both tone woods, and find the rosewood I have to be careful not to over play it, it’s a Martin HD28v, while my O18 mahogany is more articulate and sings. ‘51 Gibson J50 mahogany on the other hand is more dull, and suited for blues or old folk. They all have their own voice, FWIW.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thanks for watching and sharing, that collection sounds sweet!

[@uvp5000]

I've played a 1961 Gibson J-50 that blared (it's loud and the tone is not very rich) so it's perfect for blues and lead playing.

[@w0bblyd0inkb0ink]

I wouldn’t be able to differentiate if it’s not played like this, the difference is so subtle

[@larryoneal9944]

These were both great. Not a lot of difference at all. Is the rosewood more expensive?

[@localguy8]

I was looking at all my guitars n they are mostly Rosewood guitar I love the lows n fullness of the sound 👍🏻

[@AcousticShoppe]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@darrellskinner5263]

The Boucher B is standard with the BG as far as I know. I stand to be corrected.

[@abates226]

I love both of them. I’d like one of each, please. 👍

[@flylippfantom8425]

Yes, I enjoy the videos. When Martin has pre war x bracing. What are they implying?

[@dontask4594]

Dont get me wrong I love the big guys enthusiasm and spirit he just needs to back off a little dont interupt the other person speaking and dont try to talk over him. His input is valuable also.

[@scottfishkind5335]

Cool Demo, definitely a difference between the two .

[@Simonchez]

Great video guys, congrats!

[@caleb101089]

Love y’all’s videos!

[@bngbraz2]

Your video editor should get a bonus. Good video. Pretty guitars, and both sound great. Love Rosewood...but I guess we all go back and forth with (our) D'28 and D'18's.

[@AcousticShoppe]

We're glad you liked it, thanks for the editor shout out! - From editor Hinkley

[@KalJoao]

Surprisingly little difference! I normally gravitate to hog but preferred the rosewood bumping out the bass a bit more.

[@slpc30]

I love these videos thank you!!

[@johnfeole1971]

Great comparison. Love my BG52GM 😀

[@AcousticShoppe]

The best! We love Boucher Guitars. Thanks for watching!

[@christianboddum8783]

The A-B was hard because they are voiced so well!

[@dlmullins9054]

I thought guitar A was Mahogany and of course B was rosewood. I have a nice guitar with Engleman Spruce top and rosewood back and sides, maple neck . Now i go see if i was correct. Great job showing us the difference. You are a great player btw and actually both of you are. Wow, i was totally wrong. lol Oh well, just goes to show i don't have a good ear for music. I am surprised! Now i won't sleep at all tonight. Thanks guys! kidding.

[@taggart8]

I concur with your views. I have the same specification as your guitar. I thought guitar A shaded the play off which I hope was rosewood 🙂The standard of guitar playing was superb which showcased the range of both mahogany and rosewood. Great video guys.

[@dietersdawgs]

Couldn't really hear much of a difference, if any........you should have played exactly the same parts on each guitar....this just shows that Bouchers are so good it doesn't matter what the back and sides are...it's almost all in the top guys! It's like splitting hairs over two bottles of wine from the same batch. I have a Boucher as well as quite a few high end guitars and seriously it really doesn't matter much to me if I grab a mahogany or rosewood one....there is a very minor difference in how I feel the vibe but that could be because my guitars are from five different builders, but I don't think anyone listening can hear the difference. I notice it more on my classical guitars, actually, where my two rosewood ones definitely have more bottom end than my mahogany and cypress ones, but actually I like all four of them. If you play well the back and sides really don't factor much into it methinks. I do agree that when I sing and am primarily strumming chords, I usually pick my rosewood dread.....usually, not always....it does seem to have a real gutsy bottom end punch, almost overpowering at times.

[@lorenvguitar614]

Can clearly hear the difference between the guitars. Great playing, I wish I were that good. Close, but no I am not. It's really fun to listen to a great player.

[@ChrisDN]

Guitar B. It has a much more characterful sound. The woofy low-end of Guitar A is stepping all over the mids.

[@scottwaldie2615]

Carry on boys, well done ....

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thank you for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichaelGorman-z1d]

i prefer the punch of the mahogany, but i got such a good deal on a used eastman ac720ce that i went with the rosewood because i really wanted a cutaway guitar with a built in pickup and a dread body and they discontinued this model. it sounds good and plays easy so i am happy with it. does eastman make a cutaway with a pickup and dread body with mahogany back and sides? if so, what is the model #? thanks.

[@dontask4594]

I should thank you for the content though. I love what your doing I would just like you to do it in a more polite and kind manner to your partners.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

That must be a brand new guitar because that mahogany is BRIGHT! It needs some UV rays to darken up that color and give it that beautiful richness that mahogany is known for.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@exyx]

I thought the A guitar had the bark of a rosewood that I prefer.

[@kayt9576]

How about ceder sound board & Mahogny back ,sides. Dounds warm, for OM

[@johnfrymyer8346]

There was a difference, but it did not seem to be significantly enough to tell me to pick one over the other.

[@renmad0078]

A mahogany B rosewood am i correct ? A very inyeresting video even if the difference is very subtil it's there thank's a lot for this video 😉👍

[@willmcgregor7184]

Listening on my phone I didn’t hear much difference. Q: Would differences be greater on the same guitars after they have aged for a couple or few years??

[@moisesperez4605]

I have two Taylor guitars, the all mahogany 524: and the all Rosewood back inside, 814 both of them are solid woods all around, I definitely notice the punches on the all mahogany, but I love the sound of mahogany, don’t give me wrong love my 814 as well.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Sure! Both have their advantages. Thank you for watching!

[@papaj8922]

Bocher-I don’t think I’m spelling the name of the Guitar right and I apologize. I have heard several people say that they would rather have this guitar than a Martin. In another video that was demoing one of these guitars, I noticed in hearing it, the same problem that the guitar that the man was playing in the introduction has and that is to me that the action is too low because I’m hearing a lot of buzzing and that I don’t like to hear I don’t find that pleasant. I don’t believe it is because he has failed to put on the SEO accurately as I heard this in the last video as well with this brand, I think it would probably outdo Martin if it was only set up correctly or perhaps there needs to be a nut and a bridge adjustment so that it rings clear .

[@gimpyjwilliams]

Do you know what’s funny is and many guitar forums that I’ve seen online they all say the exact opposite of what you said. They all said singers like Mahogany guitars and that the voice goes better with mahogany guitars naturally. People were saying that Rosewood guitars are two full sounding, and the singers have to compete against the Rosewood. They think Rosewood is better for flat picking and lead stuff. It’s just funny because we all have different opinions and views on things lol.

[@s.kekaichock3737]

Beauties🤙🏽 I believe mahgony started , clear tone lead, rosewood, more warmth …. Mellow tones 👏🏾🤙🏽🎼😁

[@charlesmcconnell6566]

Great video, love the mahogany guitar.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thank you. Also, that mahogany guitar is amazing.

[@Ronin4614]

I have a Martin D-35., among others. The one thing that I noticed with the D-35 was when I opened the case, the aroma of roses. This is a great match up for comparing the two hard tone woods. Thank you.

[@AcousticShoppe]

There's nothing like the smell of a new guitar. Thank you for watching!

[@JJ_TheGreat]

Are there any rosewood mandolins, Jeremy?! 😉

[@dalesearcy5734]

When I could not see which guitar was which, I chose the Mahogany as the one that sounded most like Rosewood. When I was able to see which guitar was which, I chose the Rosewood as my favorite. For what ever reason, I hear guitars differently when I can see them. How many of you are the same?.

[@uvp5000]

I will never watch or comment on another video here again. To prove my sincerity, I plan on watching every video you guys post and will comment accordingly. Now, your graphic showing firearms is misleading. Why didn't the instruments have firearms holstered for the shootout? Oh, useful commentary? OK, I am partial to Adirondack Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood. I like Mahogany, but I tend to go with Maple for its articulation as a preference. The East Indian Rosewood instrument was very easy to pick out for its especially full sound. The Mahogany guitar sounded very nice, too. To differ from other comments, I enjoyed your playful banter. Keep up the great quality videos being produced.

[@AcousticShoppe]

This is our new favorite comment. Thanks for watching!

[@Nick-bq2th]

which one looks more like a taylor 114ce rosewood or mahogany on the sides and back in sound?

[@tommysixstring5094]

I've always been a hog man. I was listening thinking A was hog... almost disappointed in myself because I preferred the sound of B, which was more alive and which I thought had a deeper bass. Lo and behold, B was mahogany, the one my ears typically prefer! The differences weren't all that much - it really is just down to the build!

[@100perdido]

To each his own but I prefer the rosewood. But I am open minded so if you guys could send me one of each and let me hold on to them for a couple of months it would be helpful I promise to show up and pay you for the one I keep. You can trust me.

[@AcousticShoppe]

We'll get right to that! 😂

[@enonknives5449]

I'd really like to see this comparison on a spectral analyzer to actually SEE where the differences are. It's easy for one person to say one thing and the next person to say just the opposite.

[@AcousticShoppe]

That'd be cool! Thanks for watching. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more.

[@johnhatfield5877]

Who makes them and where could you buy one?

[@AcousticShoppe]

These are Boucher Guitars & we sell them! You can visit our website or give us a call to see what’s in stock, or check out the Boucher website to see all they offer. We can also order custom Boucher’s.

[@RonHolmes-j1q]

My ears say A Is Mahogany and B is Rosewood. But REALLY REALLY close

[@conartist267]

Great comparison and format. First time here. Respectively, I just found Jeremy interrupted a bit much with the humour which stopped the flow but otherwise it was a good quality informative video. Ps, I liked the fullness of the Rosewood.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@AdiHazan26]

hi, on other topic :), witch one you think is better for alternate tunings, the bg52 or the sg52? thanks. nice review , I'm seriously considering to get a Boucher.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Short answer is "yes" 😂. Both models can be great for alternate tuning.

[@franciscolopez3229]

The Rosewood has more punch and bassy sound to it while the Mahogany has a bright, warm sound. Well that's my opinion.

[@RobTackettCovers]

I haven't watched the end yet...I'm calling A as the rosewood guitar...will not edit this comment...can't wait to find out if my guess is right or not...I'm going by the notion that Rosewood is a warmer sounding tonewood...

[@Stitchyes567]

I expected to prefer the Mahogany but preferred the Rosewood on the youtubes

[@GoldenGateFerry]

I'm a total nube at this. What would different strings do to the resonance of both guitars? In other words, would "magic" strings change the sound profiles enough to increase the resonance of the mahogany or the depth of the rosewood? Thanks

[@AcousticShoppe]

Different strings do make a difference in sound but it is not a dramatic difference. Thanks for watching!

[@vyvynylification]

I know i want rosewood, now i just dont know if i want the bourgeois touchstone or a larrivee

[@AcousticShoppe]

Both can be really solid options, we highly recommend playing before buying, although between the two brands, we personally don't think there's a wrong choice here! 🙂

[@raysmusic49]

I’ve had both… not a fan of rosewood…i owned a $3500 Taylor with rosewood….ended up hating it… i bought a Martin mahogany…. Beautiful!

[@AcousticShoppe]

All comes down to personal preference! Thanks for watching. Please like, share, and subscribe if you haven't already!

[@dontask4594]

So please be honest with one another and humble yourselves for everyones sake. God loves.

[@waynejohnson3214]

To me, the notes on mahogany guitars bloom faster than rosewood. So on fast lead lines, the tempo exceeds the bloom rate with rosewood, while the mahogany is able to keep up.

[@AcousticShoppe]

That's fair, thanks for watching! Feel free to like, share, and subscribe for more!

[@alva72nashir3]

I would prefer rosewood

[@SamFugarino]

I like the color of the mahogany .

[@alexmcmurtrieSits]

That’s its natural color without toner.

[@jeffbeliew6192]

B sound's the mahogany to my ears.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Thanks for watching!

[@el34glo59]

Depends what you're playing. Bluegrass? Of course mahogany is gonna sound better. Notes will pop off faster. Quick decay. Doesn't make one or the other better or worse. Depends on style. Either way a good player can get either to sound amazing

[@donyoung7874]

I really wish I could afford a Boucher but then I'd never play my Guild DV52 with Rosewood back and sides. And that's too beautiful a guitar to neglect.

[@AcousticShoppe]

Well this is true, those Guilds are spectacular! But why not have TWO spectacular guitars? 🤣

[@donyoung7874]

@@AcousticShoppe Because I can only play one at a time and I don't play out to use them on a regular basis. I also have the Takamine J-249 (?) the Martin lawsuit model from 1983 which was my first guitar, plus 3 electric guitars that I don't play as much as my Guild. For the past 15 years I've coveted a Collings until I recently watched some JP Cormier videos with Bouchers.

[@ramspencer5492]

There are no "identical" tops.... Wooden tops anyway... But i understand you're trying to come as close as possible

[@akaemzett]

It comes down to the individual guitar and to the other guitars you will be playing with. Mahogany can be very defined or very dull with the more mid-rangey sound and rosewood can have too much bass and too much high-end or can be just right as well. Even with high-end guitars, you have to try them first. I had guitars for close to 10000 bucks I didn‘t really enjoy… Nothing under 4000 bucks I really enjoyed either, unfortunately…

[@johnnychandler2488]

Where would you place Ovangkol back and sides?

[@darrensnider6084]

A=Rosewood, B=Mahogany is my guess.

[@13coyote13]

"A" may have sounded a little brighter.

[@migalito1955]

Well, I ran the video in picture and picture while running a spectrum analyser in full frame. What did I see?? A remarkable difference. The first guitar, presumably mahogany, was very strong and punched hard in the mid range. The second guitar was primarily strong in the Low portion of the frequency domain. This difference was not subtle. You might like to do the same thing and record it so as to show future customers an example of a difference for the picture beats a thousand words hands down.

[@AcousticShoppe]

That's an interesting point. Thanks for sharing that with us!