Ive listened to it carefully with nice speakers and I prefer the D35. Sounds so bright and clear. Perfect to sing along to my opinion. D28 is more sharp and defined. Others a good but less my jam.
D-28 for me I have never found a D-18 that I've ever liked,The D-35 comes in second ive had many many Martin guitars i only kept my 1980 Martin D-28 its in munt condition with original case still have the key to the case,I also have a Gibson J-45, Taylor guitars are my favorite I bought all guitars new 2015 614ce,2019 614ce Builder's Edition SB V brace.2018 814ce DLX V brace,2015 816ce,2015 914ce,2018 K-24CE Little Martin and Baby Taylor.I had twelve Martin guitars including a D-45 I just don't connect with Martin guitars sold all Martin guitars except the 1980 and as you can see I absolutely love Taylor Guitars im really blessed with all these beautiful great sounding guitars, Gibson and Guild are my second favorite guitars I think there are some really good Martin guitars but you have to hunt pretty hard to find one this is why I'll never part with this 1980 D-28.I been playing guitar for almost sixty years so I think I know really exceptional guitars when I play one on how it feels and sounds I don't want a guitar that I don't love. I could talk about guitars all day and night long it's a passion I have and love.
I have a D18, but if you listen to this presentation, I hear very little difference between the D12 and the D35. I have played many D28 and have always consided it to be, on average, a crisper sound (what ever that may mean to you), but no matter which one your choose, your'll get a gem. D12 sounds great.
Really, are you using good headphones? Because I hear a major difference in sound quality from the D12 to the D18. Not so much after that, and the D12 sounds nice, but it’s nowhere near as good as the D-18.
I have two martins. The hd-28 and d-35. It depends on what I'm playing and where I'm playing. I am fortunate. I guess if I had to choose I would take the hd-28 but thank goodness I haven't had to make the choice. I also have a Gibson j-45 which gives the martins a run for the money. I actually bought the Gibson when I went to get a d-18.
I have an HD35. It's amazing and very different from the D35 and a bit different from the HD28. The HD35 has 1/4 inch bracing. I believe it sounds a little more open that the HD28 (and the D35), but I may have just convinved myself it's because of the bracing. I generally don't like Gibsons, but I did play a modern Southern Jumbo ( basically a pimped 45) which had a fantastic tone and was the most playable guitar I ever played without a setup instore. Too many guitars to buy it, as I am a happily married man and would like to stay that way! That said, my next door neighbour has a D18 which is a cannon.
@@robertnewell5057 I have played the hd-35 and really liked it. I played it when I bought my d-35. I just couldn't afford it at that time. My d-35 also has quarter inch bracing but I think maybe the hd-35 is scalloped.
@@jimmycollette9209 Yes, the structural difference between the D-35 and HD-35 is the scalloped bracing, which is 1/4" on both. I own both and prefer the HD overall. Pretty small difference though and only apparent when you play them side by side. I also have an M-36 which has 5/16" scalloped bracing and a smaller body. It has a nice sound but nowhere near the presence and warmth of the HD.
@@MichaelAlso My ears always think the D18 is the perfect sounding acoustic guitar, but in this video the D28 sounds special in your hands. By the way you're not going to believe this but I found this totally organically just watching D18 videos (because I don't deserve one yet!). --Steve from Steve and Carl, Hand '12.
@@jerome-jr5xo it’s just a quick phone test for comparison. Phone mics aren’t that bad these days, but I wasn’t going to set up a microphone in a store. This video was for my reference and for anyone who may find it useful
I love Rosewood, it sounds almost like someone turned the “ reverb” up haha you know what I mean? I had a 16 special that was solid Rosewood, it was very clear, and had a A lot of treble, but I sold it and bought a D18, and I think the sound is pretty much perfect on it. I kind of liked the D18 the best here. The rest are amazing though obviously too,
I’d go for the D18 every time, and ended up buying one two years ago after testing out the D18, D28, D35, HD28, D41, and the D28 modern deluxe. I (fortunately) had the means to buy any of these models I tested. The D18 outperformed all others (to my ears and preferences anyways).
Here are Timestamps for easier comparison: Strumming 0:00 Martin D12 0:14 Martin D18 Standard 0:19 Martin D28 Standard 0:28 Martin D35 Standard 0:39 Martin D12 0:46 Martin D18 Standard 0:54 Martin D28 Standard 1:01 Martin D35 Standard Just Chords Test 1:19 Martin D12 1:27 Martin D18 Standard 1:33 Martin D28 Standard 1:40 Martin D35 Standard Bonus Test / Partial / Not all models included 1:50 Martin D12 2:07 Martin D18 Standard 2:36 Martin D35 Standard
D-28 in my opinion is the best sounding,But im not a big Martin fan,If you play everything in G chord over and over and over and over and over than your definitely a Martin Guy.
My main guitar is a Martin 00028EC...play everything from Clapton to Elvis to 90s/2000s on it. Excellent guitar. This vid was a test for me to compare the sound/feel of these dreadnoughts
Ive listened to it carefully with nice speakers and I prefer the D35. Sounds so bright and clear. Perfect to sing along to my opinion. D28 is more sharp and defined. Others a good but less my jam.
nice choice!
Thank you for playing the guitar for me.
I'm considering a martin d-12e. I think it's better to get the d-18 or something higher.
I just bought the Martin D12e today
Nice, congrats!
oh man the jump from the d-18 to the d-28 is a whole other level. To me the 28 is the best of the bunch
I felt that the tone improved each time you went up the line..
I did expect more bottom end from the D-35 though.
D-28 for me I have never found a D-18 that I've ever liked,The D-35 comes in second ive had many many Martin guitars i only kept my 1980 Martin D-28 its in munt condition with original case still have the key to the case,I also have a Gibson J-45, Taylor guitars are my favorite I bought all guitars new 2015 614ce,2019 614ce Builder's Edition SB V brace.2018 814ce DLX V brace,2015 816ce,2015 914ce,2018 K-24CE Little Martin and Baby Taylor.I had twelve Martin guitars including a D-45 I just don't connect with Martin guitars sold all Martin guitars except the 1980 and as you can see I absolutely love Taylor Guitars im really blessed with all these beautiful great sounding guitars, Gibson and Guild are my second favorite guitars I think there are some really good Martin guitars but you have to hunt pretty hard to find one this is why I'll never part with this 1980 D-28.I been playing guitar for almost sixty years so I think I know really exceptional guitars when I play one on how it feels and sounds I don't want a guitar that I don't love. I could talk about guitars all day and night long it's a passion I have and love.
I need to hear them in a bluegrass jam to see which one cuts best. Iv heard some great martins in jams.
The d28 is the standout.
The D18 sounds more balanced to me. Of course this is personal, but…to me, it sounds like exactly what an acoustic guitar is supposed to sound like
It is without question more balanced than the rosewood guitars. Those have a scooped midrange.
D12 sounds thin but the other 3 all sound good. Different but good.
D12 !
I have a D18, but if you listen to this presentation, I hear very little difference between the D12 and the D35. I have played many D28 and have always consided it to be, on average, a crisper sound (what ever that may mean to you), but no matter which one your choose, your'll get a gem. D12 sounds great.
Really, are you using good headphones?
Because I hear a major difference in sound quality from the D12 to the D18.
Not so much after that, and the D12 sounds nice, but it’s nowhere near as good as the D-18.
I have two martins. The hd-28 and d-35. It depends on what I'm playing and where I'm playing. I am fortunate. I guess if I had to choose I would take the hd-28 but thank goodness I haven't had to make the choice. I also have a Gibson j-45 which gives the martins a run for the money. I actually bought the Gibson when I went to get a d-18.
Great guitars!
I have an HD35. It's amazing and very different from the D35 and a bit different from the HD28. The HD35 has 1/4 inch bracing. I believe it sounds a little more open that the HD28 (and the D35), but I may have just convinved myself it's because of the bracing. I generally don't like Gibsons, but I did play a modern Southern Jumbo ( basically a pimped 45) which had a fantastic tone and was the most playable guitar I ever played without a setup instore. Too many guitars to buy it, as I am a happily married man and would like to stay that way! That said, my next door neighbour has a D18 which is a cannon.
@@robertnewell5057 I have played the hd-35 and really liked it. I played it when I bought my d-35. I just couldn't afford it at that time. My d-35 also has quarter inch bracing but I think maybe the hd-35 is scalloped.
@@jimmycollette9209 Yes, the structural difference between the D-35 and HD-35 is the scalloped bracing, which is 1/4" on both. I own both and prefer the HD overall. Pretty small difference though and only apparent when you play them side by side. I also have an M-36 which has 5/16" scalloped bracing and a smaller body. It has a nice sound but nowhere near the presence and warmth of the HD.
I'd have the D35.
And about of D 16 M
Did you pick a favorite?
I think I like the D18 best, what's your pick?
@@MichaelAlso My ears always think the D18 is the perfect sounding acoustic guitar, but in this video the D28 sounds special in your hands.
By the way you're not going to believe this but I found this totally organically just watching D18 videos (because I don't deserve one yet!). --Steve from Steve and Carl, Hand '12.
@@namenorg Hey Steve! I really like the D18 here but the D28 was also very nice. We definitely deserve these guitars. Let me know which one you get!
@@MichaelAlso Mine will be a D18, even if price's no concern.
All sound the same on a phone. Shitty!
@@jerome-jr5xo it’s just a quick phone test for comparison. Phone mics aren’t that bad these days, but I wasn’t going to set up a microphone in a store. This video was for my reference and for anyone who may find it useful
D28 didn't stand out. In a very echo oriented room it just seemed louder. 18.
I love Rosewood, it sounds almost like someone turned the “ reverb” up haha you know what I mean?
I had a 16 special that was solid Rosewood, it was very clear, and had a A lot of treble, but I sold it and bought a D18, and I think the sound is pretty much perfect on it.
I kind of liked the D18 the best here. The rest are amazing though obviously too,
D18 for me!
I’d go for the D18 every time, and ended up buying one two years ago after testing out the D18, D28, D35, HD28, D41, and the D28 modern deluxe.
I (fortunately) had the means to buy any of these models I tested. The D18 outperformed all others (to my ears and preferences anyways).
D35
1- D28 (nice****)
2- D18 (nice***)
3- D12 (**)
4- D35 (BAD sound GUİTAR)
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Weird
Here are Timestamps for easier comparison:
Strumming
0:00 Martin D12
0:14 Martin D18 Standard
0:19 Martin D28 Standard
0:28 Martin D35 Standard
0:39 Martin D12
0:46 Martin D18 Standard
0:54 Martin D28 Standard
1:01 Martin D35 Standard
Just Chords Test
1:19 Martin D12
1:27 Martin D18 Standard
1:33 Martin D28 Standard
1:40 Martin D35 Standard
Bonus Test / Partial / Not all models included
1:50 Martin D12
2:07 Martin D18 Standard
2:36 Martin D35 Standard
I wish this video was properly recorded with mics! But it is still cool!
Me too, just used an iPhone, was in a store and I don’t think they liked that I was recording in the first place
D-28 in my opinion is the best sounding,But im not a big Martin fan,If you play everything in G chord over and over and over and over and over than your definitely a Martin Guy.
My main guitar is a Martin 00028EC...play everything from Clapton to Elvis to 90s/2000s on it. Excellent guitar. This vid was a test for me to compare the sound/feel of these dreadnoughts
WTF?
@@powbobsThat was him displaying that he knows nothing about guitars.
As always d-35 wins