I don't play any instruments but even I could hear a difference between the two guitars.

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I don't play any instruments but even I could hear a difference between the two guitars. Not s $4850 difference, but a difference.
http://sploid.gizmodo.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-5000-guitar-and-a-150-1784159245

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Joe Lancaster said…
Fuller and less abrasive.
July 23, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Jennifer Seymour said…
My dad collects guitars. You can hear the sound difference better in person. I think it's a more clear and clean sound, and even a ring when compared.
July 23, 2016 at 11:02 AM
Larry Maxwell said…
its likely the 'its worth 5k so i take better care of it' sound.
July 23, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Tony Maguire said…
Playability and accuracy of the intonation are big factors as well.
July 23, 2016 at 12:37 PM
Curtis Edenfield said…
One can wear diamonds, an they look like rhinestones. One can wear rhinestones an they look like diamonds.
July 23, 2016 at 12:43 PM
Gord Wait said…
Definitely the Martin has better sustain and tone. He should have recorded both in the same seating position though, the room sound could easily be different for either location.. I went from a $100 acoustic to a $5000 Morgan ( local hand made beauty ) and the difference was even more dramatic. My old camping guitar sounds half dead even with new strings.. The new one resonates in my hands while playing, it's a real treat.. Beyond about $1000 most acoustics are just fine, and even some lower cost ones are very usable. You start paying for the better wood, better parts and of course branding..
July 23, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Douglas McMillan said…
As with so many things, the sound and playability of guitars is subject to diminishing returns. I went out at one pount set to spend $2500 on a specific acoustic guitar and came home with a $600 one that I thought sounded and played better.
July 23, 2016 at 1:41 PM
Tony Maguire said…
Seagull sells the best guitars I've found under $700.
July 23, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Douglas McMillan said…
Tony Maguire The one I got that I mentioned before was a higher end Cort. It's still my favourite acoustic guitar to play. I recently bought a Seagull 12 string and it's a wonderful instrument.

I actually just came back from buying my very first real Stratocaster, a Plus Top in antique sunburst. It's gorgeous. It's set up with 12's right now, so I can't comment quite yet on the playability, but it sure sounds nice.
July 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Gord Wait said…
Douglas McMillan 12's ? Ooch my fingers! ;)
July 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Douglas McMillan said…
Gord Wait It's not that bad, I have pretty strong fingers from playing acoustic, but yeah, most of my electrics are 9's or 10's. I'll probably South out over, add I want to list the action a bit add well. I think the previous owner really hated any buzz at all.
July 24, 2016 at 12:30 AM
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