Cool idea to replicate the Collings with an IR and put on the AEG.1, But since I have the Collings, I'm more likely to just play the Collings. Although the AEG-1 is a very easy guitar to grab and go. It has its virtues for sure.
@@gair1944 Agree it’s way mare inspiring to play all the guitars with different music, but that tool is designed to imitate any other guitar via modelers, lightening up your gigging load.
Thanks for this! The AEG-1 has a rigid mid range that I don't like - as though the guitar is too stiff and not vibrating. If you hear it isolated it sounds fine but when compared to a real acoustic guitar in the same price range it sounds significantly worse.
Gary the nut width issue is definitely felt by me as well. Your fingers have a “memory” of the spacing and you will definitely prefer one nut width over another and when you are so used to one the other will hamper your playing. BTW the AEG sounds fine on single note stuff…it’s just when you play chords that it sounds too “blended” or “subdued” to my ears. Your other guitars exhibit more depth and dynamics IMO than the Baggs guitar.
Great video...very informative. Sound wise they are all fabulous. Regarding the nut width, that's very subjective. As a veteran player, 60 years, whose had a vast number of guitars over the years, I actually prefer the narrower nut width. That's probably because every guitar I've owner up until a few years ago, had the 1.7 (or so) nut width, so it's all I knew. I only have one guitar now with the 1.75 nut, and that's a Furch Yellow Deluxe with Cedar and Rosewood, and the guitar is a canon. But it makes me work too hard because of the nut width, so it sees a lot of case time. Because of where I live, (no local dealers) like my Emerald X10 slimline, I had to buy the Furch sight unseen...and to be honest, as good as it is if I had been able to play it first, I wouldn't have bought it. As I mentioned in a previous comment, I'm hoping for an Emerald X20, but I'll be going to the factory in Ireland to check it out first. Thanks again for the video!
@@gregjones73 always good to hear from you Greg. After going with the Baggs guitar along with several of my other guitars, I found my fingers more sore on the Baggs guitar. I even swapped to my favorite coated Daddario XS strings which are even smoother.
I wouldn’t buy the Baggs AEG-1 guitar for acoustic non-amplified use. I don't think that’s its intended design goal or purpose. That is probably why nobody is demoing this guitar acoustic only. That’s not its strong suit.
Emerald is a great sound ...but sounds electric which comes though 'not in a bad way' the Colling is wonderfully naturally balanced clean and clear ...great tones
I have the AEG-1 as well. I think of these three guitars here, purely on sound, of course the Collings is the winner. But the Baggs guitar to me sounds *almost* as good (amplified, that is; acoustically there is no comparison). There is a lot to like about the Baggs, even the size is a plus for a gigging musician on the go. But of course if you have the $6,000, just get the Collings, you'll be happier.
Nice One! As someone who plays electric guitar 95% of the time, I'd probably lean towards the thinner body on the Baggs AEG-1
@@JTB-- thanks for watching. I hope the video was helpful
It would be interesting to make an acoustic IR of the Collings and slap it on the AEG-1. The Baggs guitar is a pedal horse IMO.
Cool idea to replicate the Collings with an IR and put on the AEG.1, But since I have the Collings, I'm more likely to just play the Collings. Although the AEG-1 is a very easy guitar to grab and go. It has its virtues for sure.
@@gair1944 Agree it’s way mare inspiring to play all the guitars with different music, but that tool is designed to imitate any other guitar via modelers, lightening up your gigging load.
I just ordered it! It sounds very clearly to be the most authentic acoustic tone.
@@punsandriffs which one do you order? Torrified, sunburst or engelmann?
Thanks for this! The AEG-1 has a rigid mid range that I don't like - as though the guitar is too stiff and not vibrating. If you hear it isolated it sounds fine but when compared to a real acoustic guitar in the same price range it sounds significantly worse.
Which guitar did you prefer?
Thanks for these videos. I’m considering the baggs guitar. My only concern is the nut width. I prefer having more space between the strings.
I’m with you 100%. I struggle with the spacing on the Baggs guitar. Some I have such a Nice collection of other guitars I am probably sending it back.
Gary the nut width issue is definitely felt by me as well. Your fingers have a “memory” of the spacing and you will definitely prefer one nut width over another and when you are so used to one the other will hamper your playing. BTW the AEG sounds fine on single note stuff…it’s just when you play chords that it sounds too “blended” or “subdued” to my ears. Your other guitars exhibit more depth and dynamics IMO than the Baggs guitar.
@@jackbandelWell said. I agree.
Great video...very informative. Sound wise they are all fabulous. Regarding the nut width, that's very subjective. As a veteran player, 60 years, whose had a vast number of guitars over the years, I actually prefer the narrower nut width. That's probably because every guitar I've owner up until a few years ago, had the 1.7 (or so) nut width, so it's all I knew. I only have one guitar now with the 1.75 nut, and that's a Furch Yellow Deluxe with Cedar and Rosewood, and the guitar is a canon. But it makes me work too hard because of the nut width, so it sees a lot of case time. Because of where I live, (no local dealers) like my Emerald X10 slimline, I had to buy the Furch sight unseen...and to be honest, as good as it is if I had been able to play it first, I wouldn't have bought it. As I mentioned in a previous comment, I'm hoping for an Emerald X20, but I'll be going to the factory in Ireland to check it out first. Thanks again for the video!
@@gregjones73 always good to hear from you Greg. After going with the Baggs guitar along with several of my other guitars, I found my fingers more sore on the Baggs guitar. I even swapped to my favorite coated Daddario XS strings which are even smoother.
I’ve never heard these without amps
I wouldn’t buy the Baggs AEG-1 guitar for acoustic non-amplified use. I don't think that’s its intended design goal or purpose. That is probably why nobody is demoing this guitar acoustic only. That’s not its strong suit.
@ why would one buy this over other electric guitars. I’m not good enough to afford Emeralds but they are beautiful.
That's because it's a stage guitar, not a couch guitar...
Emerald is a great sound ...but sounds electric which comes though 'not in a bad way' the Colling is wonderfully naturally balanced clean and clear ...great tones
@@gerryloughran1676 totally valid input. Thank you
I have the AEG-1 as well. I think of these three guitars here, purely on sound, of course the Collings is the winner. But the Baggs guitar to me sounds *almost* as good (amplified, that is; acoustically there is no comparison). There is a lot to like about the Baggs, even the size is a plus for a gigging musician on the go. But of course if you have the $6,000, just get the Collings, you'll be happier.
@@TaboraMusic Well said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree the Baggs is a very capable stage guitar.