Time stamps for the playing sections. Let us know which one you prefer!!! Strumming: PRS -00:25 Taylor - 00:54 Martin - 01:24 Finger Style PRS -01:57 Taylor - 02:18 Martin - 02:45 Picking PRS -03:19 Taylor - 03:42 Martin - 04:09

@bngbraz2

3 жыл бұрын

All three different, but the vintage sound of authenticity seems obvious to me: The PRS. I just ordered one.

@daveyponderosa9549

2 жыл бұрын

@@bngbraz2 Hey there Buddy, So did you get the guitar? And do you like it? I ask because I did get one, antique white, and after about 2+ months I still love it! Thanks for your consideration. Cheers

@bngbraz2

2 жыл бұрын

I got it. Tobacco finish. I like it for finger style and blues picking. However my bridge came loose. And I’ve had to replace the tuners. I did not like the button tuners. One broke. But the tone is just fine. I like it better than the Taylor equivalent. A lot better! The neck and feet board is really nice and playable.

@daveyponderosa9549

2 жыл бұрын

@@bngbraz2 Oh my! Wow, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had such issues with yours. That’s not cool at all man. At the end of the day I am glad that you still like it and approve of the tone not launch it and try something else. I’ve had nothing but good experiences….so far. I too like it for blues work. It really likes finger style, bluesy stuff and slide. That is the reason I got it to begin with. I hope that you have nothing but positive experiences going forward. I might not have. Ha All the best, Dave

@bngbraz2

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveyponderosa9549 kzread.info/dash/bejne/enyNscashKecf8o.html That video does an excellent job breaking down the PRS. Note the glue and bracing when he cuts it open.

Thanks for comparison. I got the Martin 🥰 and waiting for it to arrive!

Thanks for this video! Great job. I'm looking for a parlor guitar and this vid helps a lot!

I picked up a PRS as soon as it released and have adored playing it since (which while not very long, I've had it in my hands most days). Great parlour guitar, and great slide guitar with the high fret access.

Love the video! Pleeease do more videos like this, comparing/showcasing different instruments at the shop

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Of course will do!

I purchased this PRS model out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised with the finish, sound and feel. There is good attention to detail in the outside construction. I noticed a lot of string ping when tuning and learned the bridge pins are seated so low a pin tool cannot get underneath to pull out, so I loosened strings and tried to push the pins out from inside and the pins folder over! Upon finally removing the pins (which are molded) I found holes in the pins that looked like air pockets when molded, and then learned the pin taper is much thinner than most common pins. They ship an extra pin with the guitar but the stock pins are JUNK. I drilled out pin holes to standard taper size and installed new bone pins and that cured the extra low seat issue, allowed easy removal, and remediated the string ping when tuning. On top of that I found a ton of excess glue inside the guitar. That experience turned me off and I sold the guitar and wont buy another. Otherwise the guitar seemed good but I couldn't get past that cheap glue mess and crappy pins.

I bought the PRS specifically for the parlor tone. It sounds like the classic parlor guitars used by the old blues greats. It will be accompanying me on my solo acoustic gigs. I'll use it for blues tunes and my Taylor or PRS A50E for the other more folky tunes. Different tones, different uses.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, 100% agree. We were trying to be objective but probably should have emphasized that the PRS really is a completely different use than the other 2 guitars in this video.

The Martin has the widest range of tones and the best sustain... so I bought one!

@saulodegrandi6139

Жыл бұрын

Me too

thanks for the comparison...what a demo should be.

Thanks for the vid... do you have suggestions for these models in a smaller price range?

These three guitars are beautyful and gorgeus which are very expensive in my country..i love the PRS parlor sound different from the two but unique

I'm looking for a Martin like that with a cutaway, thanks guys!

I bought a Taylor GS Mini about four or five years ago. Never regretted my choice. I love the thing. I also own a Taylor 214CE Deluxe, that I bought about six months ago - which I love. But, I still pick up my GS Mini as much as any guitar I own (13 of them).

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I have a GS mini bass and somehow it manages to get played more than my 1960 P Bass. Life is weird LOL!

@OUSoonerinDFW

4 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars Indeed it is! LOL

Having access to both the Taylor, albeit the mahogany version, and the Martin I find the two actually quite different. The Taylor definitely has a more defined Bottom end and is overall louder. Also the dynamic range seemed greater (even on the mahogany version). The Martin actually needs time to develop (good news here: it does). There is a slight sizzle at the beginning that rounds off over time. At first I was a bit disappointed with the sound. I guess Martin's famous sentence "The day you pick it up is the worst that it's ever gonna sound" holds some truth here as well. Solid woods on the body may contribute to that. Looking forward to hearing it in a year or two. The one thing I noticed right away though the Martin has sustain for days. Playability wise I like the body of the Taylor, it is more comfortable for me while sitting down, the neck however I prefer on the Martin. Both are fantastic guitars and you can't go wrong with either.

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

Great insight. I agree the solid woods need the most time to break in, cool to hear that yours is starting to do that.

Could you please compare 000Jr-10 with Taylor Academy 12 (A12)? Great vid! Thanks!

I’ve played all these 3 guitars, each one has it’s strengths and unique sound so it ultimately comes down to individual choice and comfort. For me, I went with the Tylor GS Mini, loved everything about it

I'm the biggest PRS fanboy owning two of their electrics, but the Martin is the clear winner here. Bravo for the excellent point of comparison.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

You are on team Scott! If you are strumming at home on a couch and the pure acoustic tone is what matters, Martin all day.

@sttarch5150

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you don't like range from bass to bright. Taylor hits my ear the right way.

Nicely done guys! The only thing I didn't hear mention of was, the Martin, being all solid wood, will likely open up, and sound better as it accumulates playing time.👍

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thats true! Technically all of these will as any solid top will do the same, but for sure the Martin will be most effected

@johnnydee5658

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Martin 000 jr 10 and had it on a ToneRite (Google them...) for nearly a week and it opened up beautifully! I'm not a big fan of the Martin Monel strings, so I switched them out for d'Addario Phosphor Bronze. It now sounds more ... "grown up" I would say. This is a true gem, not to be missed.

I own the martin and the PRS, which i just received yesterday for my birthday. I have them because of shoulder issues, which my shoulders are doing immensely better. I have not had time to mess around with the PRS, but I hate the tuners on the Martin and have new ones ordered. I hope to eventually get back to playing my larger guitars.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don't realize how much stress the guitars put on your elbow and shoulders! You'll enjoy these ones for now 😊

@daveallsopp320

2 жыл бұрын

I have impinged tendons in both shoulders and this size guitar is perfect, tried a gs mini whilst my son was picking a new Martin full size and it felt so comfortable

I watched and listened to many reviews and bought the Taylor mini spruce. It makes me want to play everyday.

Your timing is perfect! I’ve played all 3 of these guitars a couple of times because I’m searching for a PARLOR/MINI for a while now. I’ve decided to go with the PRS PARLOR LIMITED EDITION ANTIQUE WHITE. I’ll be collecting it on Nov 15. I’m so stoked. Cheers

@Hal-fz1em

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get it? How do you like it? Hows was the action and how did that color look in person? I am so getting ready to pull the trigger.

@daveyponderosa9549

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hal-fz1em Good evening Buddy! I did indeed get the guitar, I picked it up a couple of months ago now. I LOVE IT! I got it in the aged/antique white & came as expected. There were no surprises and I’m not disappointed with colour or finish. The action was fine right out of the box too. The accompanying PRE SE Gig Bag u I sent 1/2 bad either. I will eventually get a hard shell case for it in the future. There’s no need or rush for that just yet. What I did do right off the bat was swap out the strings D’adario 12’ bronze phosphor and after about 1 month I brought it back to the store I bought it from. They have a policy that your NEW GUITAR is entitled to its First Maintenance Check/Adjustment for free. I brought it in and WOW, it does sound/play and feel better than it did. There was a little action adjustment IE lowering it a touch but not significantly. And the Fishman pickup works too, just fine for my needs at least. It’s a little Fishman acoustic PUP. It’s not a Hot Rail on a Tele, you know. Haha. Of course you do. 😉 I hope that my experience/assessment helps you a little. I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED IN MY PURCHASE!! I’m no pro or gigging musician. This is not my first guitar either. I’ve read some not too flattering assessments/opinions on this particular model. My feelings are all positive. The sound, tone and projection are as expected. The tone is even batter than I had thought it would be. This is a Parlor sized guitar NOT a $1000+ dreadnaught. I hope that helps you out with your decision making process? Like I said “ I LIKE IT “ If you buy it, I suspect that you will enjoy it as well. I hope that you do! All the best & good luck. Cheers Dave

@Hal-fz1em

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveyponderosa9549 thanks. What a great comprehensive review and overview. I really appreciate you taking the time to lay all that out. I going to order it tomorrow.

@daveyponderosa9549

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hal-fz1em Hey Buddy, no problem. Just enjoy whatever guitar it is that buy. Again, you won’t be disappointed with the PRS.

@Hal-fz1em

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveyponderosa9549 thanks again. That was a great overview.

Almost bought the Taylor a few months ago for $300, it's so playable. For some reason I kept my money, saw one of those 000Jr Martins last week and picked it up. Can't beat the price for an all solid Martin. Love it, but it definitely sounds way better for fingerpicking to my ears. Great guitar.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

The Martin has vibes for days and is a little "different" than typical which I always dig. Congrats on the new axe 🎸

Thanks for this video. Based on listening to the 3 guitars (and doing a blind test), I bought a PRS. Love it.

Well - this is what I think..., good video! On a side note, I just bought two of the PRS's. One for me one for my girlfriend :-) That Martin does sounds fantastic but I'm a blues player so I went for the parlor as I see it to be a little bit more authentic. Good job guys.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!! Parlor is killer for proper blues. Enjoy your double dose, and thanks!

PRS is pure Parlor, with a Mahogany top, and woody/muted tone. Suitable for blues fingerpicking etc. Taylor & Martin are more "airy" and loud with pronounced high and low frequencies. There is no comparison between them, its what you want to play and choose the right guitar.

Did you say you have more of these to purchase! been waiting 2 months for mine (charcoal) and not coming in till October the earliest.

@stallar1

3 жыл бұрын

I meant to add the PRS P 20

I have played all of these, and while I do prefer the sound of the Taylor slightly over the Martin, and think the PRS has tons of character, the Martin feels best. The Taylor has a very nice playing experience, but the Martin's feel is just totally out of this world. I think the PRS is something different and shouldn't be competing against these other instruments, but to me it sounds amazing.

Wish this was mic'd with a condenser so we could really hear the differences more clearly. Dynamics tend to sound stuffy on acoustics IMO.

Love the P20 (got one on order) and would have liked to see it tested with the Maton EMB 6 mini, which I own, although my favourite acoustic, which makes me sound much better than I am, is the Maton ER90c.

I own the PRS and it's a great *parlor guitar* in the sense that it doesn't try to be something it isn't. People commenting here that the PRS "sounds like a toy" - no, it sounds like a parlor guitar, in the sense that it has reduced low-end and mids that are very sharp and present. When you compare it to guitars that have fatter bodies, you are comparing it to guitars that are modeled to be something different - a guitar that is closer in sound to a full-size guitar, which again is not a parlor guitar, it's just a *smaller* guitar

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

You are dead on. The video made sense at the time since they are all the same price point, but looking back on it the tonal goals of the guitars are really all much different

@chrismccannIRL

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t got both the DJR-10 and the Taylor GS Mini and looking at the PRS ... this video has put me completely off the latter. Totally sounds awful compared to the other two. I love a Martin sound so I’m thinking of trying to pick up either an 0-15 or 0-18

@jysmtl

2 жыл бұрын

Well, okay, it’s smaller. That’s PRS choice. But the result is that it sounds more like a toy, at least here. The point of this comparison is to…compare. I was leaning toward the PRS, now leaning to the Martin cutaway. Can’t find a shop that has them all, so this comparison is helpful.

@cpresto2

2 жыл бұрын

@@jysmtl neat

@nickmartinez229

2 жыл бұрын

@@jysmtl no dude, it’s not merely a choice, it’s a style of guitar. Most big manufacturers make a parlor style guitar… That’s like saying a strat sounds thin compared to a les Paul… well duh, it’s single coils vs humbuckers. Clearly you don’t know anything about acoustic body types. PRS makes bigger bodied acoustics that should’ve been in this shootout.

listened to this with earphones and you can really hear the diffrence between these 3 .. and the winner according to my ears is .. Taylor !

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

We thought so too. Really interesting to hear how they differ in sound. All of them sound killer just a different vibe across the board, thanks for checking out the video!

@travgpeters1

4 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars the PRS is very interesting though .. thinking of buying that to take on my trips to the wilderness

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

@@travgpeters1 folk vibes for days!

@marike1100

4 жыл бұрын

Actually thought the Martin sounded best, full and round. The GS Mini is bright with good projection but it lacks the bottom end of smaller guitars like the Martin Dreadnought Jr.

@ashspaulding106

4 жыл бұрын

@@marike1100 really . i thought it sounded like shit . the worst of the bunch

I’d like to get either one of these, whichever I could get for the best/cheapest price and then modify it with a Hyvibe system so I could have a small travel size acoustic with effects and looper and all the other features for around 350 dollars more than just the guitar.

I wonder which guitar has the better intonation? You can hear it when you play a standard open C and E Chord. I only tried the Taylor GS Mini and it was not satisfying for me. I wonder how would it be with a Martin Jr.

What Phase are you in reopening? Would love to come check out the new location!!

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Not really sure to be honest haha. We are very conscious of people playing guitars and then needing to sanitize them, but we can't use sanitizer on certain finishes... So it's all TBD right now

The best looking one is probably the Prs with inlays on fretboard and nice finishes. I have a GS mini with Walnut but I prefer the Martin with better lows to me. The Martin is all solid woods b & s? It just sounds deeper which I prefer, but these are all small bodied parlor guitars and does what its built for. Good review guys!

@jaimer744

4 жыл бұрын

It's solid spruce top but I can't believe the b&s are solid for this price point.

@woodwindrain5020

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe so, but the Martin dreadnaught jr. has solid sapele b&s.not sure on this OOO though.?

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Yes, unbelievably, the top back and sides of the Martin are completely solid.

The GS Mini Koa E plus is very nice. You didn't mention gig bags, another buying point. Not fair comparing spruce top with mahogany as GS Mini also comes in mahogany top. Good comparison though and we've bought GS Mini and PRS SE 20 E for grandchildren. The Taylor GT is very nice also.

I bought the Martin 000 Jr... to keep from absolutely wearing out my Taylor GS Mini Koa! The GS Mini K has gotten so much play, I could sell my big box guitars. Also- the scale length difference- the Martin's .5" longer scale length is right between the GS Mini and a Gibson J-45, so I hopefully don't forget how to play full-sized guitars.

@benallmark9671

2 жыл бұрын

That’s interesting, so know if it’s longer the the baby Taylor as well ?

@18wilboy

Жыл бұрын

Will the Martin Jr fit in the GS Mini case?

I was fixated on a Mahogany GS Mini but after trying one, it felt a little too cramped. Ended up ordering the PRS. The Taylor had a better fit and finish but overall the PRS is fantastic, the neck is a dream

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

Those PRS Parlor guitars are so much fun to play. Really great guitars!

They all sound great. Depends on what you want. I already have a all solid Martin. And not a fan of Taylor , so for me it’s the PRS. It has a unique tone. The mids cut through the mix with my band just where it’s needed

@stormengine3261

Жыл бұрын

Agree not a fan of taylor they're all bright and that includes their alternate top woods as well. And the Martin, might as well get the new Shawn Mendes model which has ebony wood instead of richlite

I've been shopping around for a small body acoustic in this price range and you guys did a great review and have helped me narrow down my search. If I had to rank them: 1) Martin because it's such a great value for a small bodied SOLID wood guitar that sounds great, for the price, if you ask me, that's a steal. 2) Taylor is a very close second, I was actually thinking about sealing the deal on a mahogany GS mini but this video definitely has made me double think my choice. Also I just love the aesthetics of Taylor guitars. 3) PRS it has a very distinct sound that I think would be amazing for blues and slide players. And that finish 😍 Overall, great review guys! 👍

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! Definitely agreed, that Martin is SUCH a good value - and the electric version with cutaway for only $99 more is amazing. We have all these in stock when you are ready to pull the trigger - get in touch! 😉

@laynejarvis1971

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t count out the gs mini mahogany. In my opinion it offers a much prettier sound than the spruce top, which is being reviewed in this video. And you said the spruce top came to a close second to the Martin, so the mahogany could put it over the edge

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

@@laynejarvis1971 personally I don't think the mahogany topped GS mini sounds as great as the spruce top, it does get warmer but but ends up kind of sounding like a confused Taylor rather than a more Martin-y Taylor. The new GP body is perfect for that though ;)

@laynejarvis1971

4 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars interesting. Thats why they make so many options! to each their own. But from what heard, most people prefer the mahogany over the spruce and even over the koa. I find the spruce to be too bright and slightly more boxy sounding than the mahogany and koa.

@PJ-bv9tc

4 жыл бұрын

Layne Jarvis I have a mahogany gs mini and I totally agree with you. Much warmer full sound that will only get better with age. Medium gauge strings add to the depth. The layered wood on the sides and back do not take away from the guitar. Solid mahogany top is enough to give the sound you need. Layered doesn’t always mean cheap or bad. Just my take on it!

Got the Taylor GS Mini Koa with the more expensive electronic ES2 in it (at the beginning of production all came with this electronics). It's a very, very great guitar that sounds like a bigger one. I've ordered the PRS P20e, this sounds more like a real Parlor, more midrange. The Martin seems to be somewhere in between but it's definitely not a Parlor, more like a shrunk OM (same concept as Taylor).

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Same thoughts here. The PRS is a true parlor where as the other two are mini versions of their respective brands. Not that it's a bad thing at all.

Great comparaison video ! I definitely not understand why people complain about the Martin 000-JR. Sound is good ! For me if you like more Taylor sound go with the GS-Mini and if you like more Martin, well, go with the Martin.

That Taylor sounds beautiful! And Martin sounds great too but not really the tone I gravitate towards. The PRS... wasn't very inspiring, at least to me. I'm guessing its either the Parlor body shape and/or they're just not as experienced at the other two brands for acoustics

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

PRS's build is much more traditional for sure where Martin and Taylor are trying to embody their larger guitars and smaller form

Wow, I'm the odd man out here. I've owned a two dozen Martins/Taylors over the years, currently have a Martin D-41, 000-28 and Dreadnought Jr., and a Taylor 414ce Ltd., but to me the PRS was the clear winner. I thought the Taylor was a fairly close second. Surprisingly, I thought the Martin sounded downright anemic.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Different floats for different boats as I like to say 😂 I'm with you though, I have so much fun playing the PRS - and it's unique!

@psych336

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, to me the PRS sounded thin and lacking any character compared to the other two. Has a “cheap plastic” sound. It sure looks unique though

Okay, so I went to my local music shop today to buy either the Taylor or the Martin. My experience shows of the importance of trying before you buy, and I hope it’ll help out anyone looking at any of these guitars. Let’s just say you should absolutely NOT order online before testing them yourself, no matter how many reviews you’ve listened to. I already own a Martin DX1AE Westside Custom from 2010 and it’s mind blowing. I wanted something that might suit finger style play a little more than a big dreadnaught, and discovered the Martin 000Jr. My tastes usually always gravitate towards Martin. If I close my eyes and watch a comparison video, doesn’t matter what body shape or wood, I always seem to prefer the Martin. Indeed, in online videos, I also preferred the sound of the Martin over the GS Mini - including this one. You may be able to predict where this is going now. I tested a Martin 000Jr, GS Mahogany, and GS Rosewood. I tried the Martin first, and the moment I played the first note I knew I wouldn’t be buying it. It sounded dull, muffled, and woolly. Not even a tenth as good as what I already had. Not to mention that the action was so high it would’ve been more appropriate to measure it in miles and not millimetres. It played bad, and it sounded disappointing. Then I tried the GS Mahogany. Immediately, the sound was in a different league. Still the beautiful warmth you expect of Mahogany, but with so much more projection, clarity, and resonance than the Martin. And the action was perfect. It played amazing, and it sounded amazing. Then I tried the Rosewood. More sharpness and clarity, less warmth, and played just as beautifully as the mahogany. It was a two horse race. I went back and forth between the two for about half an hour, even playing a Koa example while I was there. I eventually went for the GS Mahogany. It resonated quite a lot more than the Rosewood, and the slight amount of clarity you gain with the Rosewood can be given to the Mahogany with a bone saddle; whereas you can do nothing to give the Rosewood the resonance of the Mahogany. I have large hands - long fingers and a near 10 inch hand span. I found the nut width and scale length of the GS more comfortable than the Martin, and it was easier to be accurate. I walked up to the counter with the Mahogany GS to buy it. The three guys there all looked at each other, then looked back at me. "We’ve all got one of those" they said. There’s a reason they have that and not the Martin 000Jr. For me, it’s a simply exceptional bang-for-your-buck finger style guitar. Anyone looking at these guitars, always make sure you go to a store that has all of them in so you can play them. Phone ahead and check so they know to expect you. But as I found, if you go in expecting to buy the Martin, you may just find you’ll be carrying a Taylor as you walk out, grinning from ear to ear.

I test played Martins, Taylors, Gretches, Yamahas all afternoon, and the Taylor GS mini, Rosewood, blew them all out of the room. I ended buying the non-electronic one, eventually.

I really like the looks of the PRS. When did they start building acoustics? They all have their own unique sound. It's hard to choose just one! LOL

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

They have been making acoustics for yeaaaars. Just in the last couple years they got popular though. Really killer guitars actually, we sell a ton of them.

@gerriepimm5063

4 жыл бұрын

I got the PRS Alex Lifeson signature acoustic. Beautiful. Enjoy choosing 😀

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

@@gerriepimm5063 I wish they would bring the Alex lifeson back!

I'm a die hard PRS guy but that Taylor is just... Damn!

Close race between the Taylor and the Martin for me, but I’m going with Martin #1, Taylor #2, PRS #3.

I liked the PRS best, but I don’t have a Martin yet, so that will probably be my next one.

I was in the store yesterday with a pretty good buzz on. I was fooling around in the acoustic room not intending to spend money. Anyway I fooled around with these same guitars. The Taylor and the PRS. Honestly I liked them both. The PRS was 200 CAD cheaper. Anyway I did a heads or tails with my pick and came up Taylor. As hung over as I am today I’m still happy I brought it home. Edit. The one I’m talking about is the 10E. Not this model

@ishguitars

Жыл бұрын

Drunk guitar shopping is the best guitar shopping.

Would any of these be good for bluegrass style? Maybe the GS Mini in Rosewood, or the Martin Junior? I don't think the PRS would work well for what I want. I'd need something with more bass response, and I know I won't get as much with a smaller guitar as if I were to play a dreadnought, but I am a small human and dreadnoughts are a bit large for me.

@JT-gm4fk

3 жыл бұрын

I would look in the Alvarez masterworks series. All solid wood guitars, beautifully made, they come with a case and they offer folk, dreads, parlors, and auditorium styles. The OM/ folk would be great for blues. Most range from 650 to 900

Wow, I watched this video a year ago and bought the PRS… it’s ridiculous to see how much my preferences changed. Now I actually favor the Martin over the other 2

@PipeOPhile

Жыл бұрын

Have you had any problems with your prs? Like it?

The Taylor GS Mini for me is the best. Very balanced for all styles, good materials and good price. Also you can choose mahogany, walnut, coa or rosewood. the pickup is not good in any of the three. Thank you very much for making this video.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I think the new Taylor electronics actually sounds pretty good considering the price point... Would love to hear one with an LR Baggs but they cost almost as much as the guitar lol

I just can’t get over the PRS headstock.

For the size nothing can beat a gs mini. I’ve been looking for years to find a similar sized guitar to a Taylor and it doesn’t exist.

That's exactly the models I'm currently looking at... but I still can't decide. Probably the Martin, acutally. Even though I always wanted a GS Mini

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! You really can't go wrong with any of these. Hit us up we have them all in stock :)

Martin hands down. I've actually had both the Martin & GS mini, the Martin has deeper tone & can handle aggressive strumming, the GS turns into a twang box when strummed aggressively.

You're using the same mic I have so I have a good point of reference when it comes to sound

Wow, I really like the Martin

make video for the new p20e in tabacco sunburst please!!

What did you think of the guitars in terms of how they sound plugged in? I play in a church and for me pickup quality is more important.

@DakotaHarvey62

4 жыл бұрын

Out of the three with their onboard pickups (having played on all three plugged in) the taylor is the go to on these three specifically, however, out of all the guitars to choose from, Martin has the best ones for their onboard stock pickups, taylor is a close second and PRS is barely third. For playability I vastly prefer the Martins over all three. Now this is my personal opinion and that can change from person to person. I prefer the style of martin Guitars necks, no gloss, and the nut width is perfect for my hands, it has a darker, more mellow sound which is what I prefer when I'm playing anything, especially worship. But Taylor is also a fantastic sound for worship.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with Dakota on the Taylor - I was a worship musician for 10 years and Taylor's always won the game plugged in, and their general tone seems to fit in very well in a worship setting too. If you have the budget, and want to go for a little bit larger guitar you should check out Cole Clark which we're also a dealer for. Literally the best sounding plugged in guitar in the world, they are built from the ground up to be plugged in.

@kikik9453

3 жыл бұрын

I just looking for backup guitar. Would like to have small body, good electronic. This PRS seems very interesting, but compared to Taylor in this video, not anymore for me. I did try Taylor GS mini, and unplugged it sound very good. But when I plugged, it wasn't sound I'm looking for. Because when your main guitar is Maton SRS808, then this electronic is not amazing. So, I think Takamine could be what I'm looking for. Just need to try them first, but what I heard on YT sounds very nice to my ear. You mentioned Cole Clark, I'll sure check out their models too. So, if you have any suggestions for me, feel free help me. Guitar not bigger than Maton SRS808 (no dreadnought), good electronic, fingerstyle, price around $900. Thank you for this video.

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

@@kikik9453 your welcome!! Hmmm Cole Clark's are over $2000... A Martin 000 Road Series would work great for you too. Go on ishguitars.com and type it in, you will see some listed. They have several price points depending on trim and nice electronics.

@kikik9453

3 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars Thank you guys for fast reply. Yeah, I see now CC doesn't have some something cheaper. Yeah, Martin road series, but that electronic looks like a joke, no bass mid treble control. Looks similar like on Taylor guitar. That's why I think Takamine could give me what I'm looking for.

What about the neck shapes and sizes? Any differences in playability or feel??

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, all these guitars play REALLY well with necks that aren't terribly different. Somewhat on the thinner side, not too wide, and medium-low modern acoustic kind of action.

@prtauvers

4 жыл бұрын

Ish Guitars - thanks! I thought the Martin sounded the most ‘full’ but I liked the tone of the Taylor the most for some reason. Can’t wait to try them all out.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

@@prtauvers stop in if you are in Upstate NY! Or buy all 3 and return 2 if you aren't lol

@prtauvers

4 жыл бұрын

Ish Guitars - Would love too but currently living in Kyiv...Ukraine.

I have the GS-Mini in Mahogany....LOVE IT !

@filmmylighting

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@paulbeveridge2462

Жыл бұрын

Me too

I own a few PRS SE models that are really great for the money and I love the look of the PRS, but it’s clearly the loser in this shootout. I usually gravitate towards a darker tone for acoustics and the Martin does that, but the tone and clarity of the Taylor edges it out for me.

Which one was the easiest to play?

I think the bigger bottom on the Martin and Taylor help in warming it up on melody style picking but that room ambience doesn’t help with the 🎙 sound to my ears but the PRS is more of a parlor style dedicated to that mid range for certain applications and I’ve seen videos of blues players using it with slide and it really sings in that environment. It really depends on your application.

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

Oooo PRS with a slide would be so fun!

@robertlucas9867

3 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKmmsLZsqbO3Z7A.html Around 9:40 he tunes it for slide and begins. Very fun.

the taylor GS mini, is it Sapele or Rosewood?

To me the Martin sounded better picked. The other two sounded kind of rattly. Fingerstyle I'd tie the Taylor with the Martin at the top. Third part I liked the PRS better than the Taylor. But once again liked the Martin best. So I guess I'd take the Martin if I had to choose. Which makes sense. I love PRS when it comes to electrics, but I'm a Martin guy when it comes to acoustics.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Martin is a winner, almost always, on a simple acoustic listening tone test. Its when they are applied to environments like live or recorded when things can change based on use.

The Martin would be PERFECT if it had a gloss finish and rosewood fingerboard. I really like the scale length and nut width. I think it would be awesome for fingerstyle players.

@andyblakely7576

11 ай бұрын

May look at the Shawn Mendez 000jr-10e, has ebony bridge and fingerboard, as well as a better bag, wood headstock overlay, a pickguard, and aged toner on the top-but still not gloss 😞.

I bought the PRS Mahogany, P20E I like it.

Interesting that I came up with the same result. I did like the PRS for finger-style but very mushy with pick. I actually like the Martin better for finger-style than the Taylor. I'm glad you guys did this.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah we were LOVING the picked PRS sound. Agreed a bit mushy with a pick but I will say that when you really dig into it she will breakup nicely like a good old parlor should. Happy we could make the video for you, hope it helped!

1.75" nut on the Martin, solid wood, that one is for me.

well I think the PRS but as a second guitar. I like it for playing lead and blues that type of stuff.I don't think it would really fit the bill for someone who does a lot of singinging, correct me if you think differently. I like its looks best also. very classsic.

The Martin sounded much better to me than the Taylor. The PRS was just a different kind of sound, more like a small-bodied Gibson sound, very direct.

Own all three. The Martin doesn't like light strings but mine is a cutaway and fun to play PRS is out of tune every day but is fun and sounds good. Koa GS never an issue. 1 GS, 2 Martin and 3 PRS. All a blast to play and all sound great. Not an expert but I will keep all of them.

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

Great insight, cool to hear from someone who actually has played all 3. They are all fun an different. That GS mini sure is hard to beat though.

@kenster007

3 жыл бұрын

Update-seems like the tuners on the PRS have settled after a month. Didn't want to sell it short cuz it really is a head turner. Like it more every time I pick it up. It is really good out of the box with a slide. If it was my only guitar I would love it. Fit, finish and detail are well beyond the price range. Get one.

how do they compare in size?

So, look, on the strumming part of the demo, the guy playing guitar was beating the crap out of the PRS and doing so really close to the bridge, on the Taylor more towards the soundhole and gentler, and on the Martin he played very nicely. It’s really not a great comparison when done that way. These small guitars aren’t really meant to be thumped on that hard. He moved his picking position the same way during the picked arpeggio demo too.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting points, actually I just watched through again, I think what might be happening is the arm resting position on the PRS is slightly farther from the soundhole because of the body shape. I'll keep it in mind for the next video :)

I just bought a Yamaha Transacoustic ! But Taylors my next ! Thank's !

@ishguitars

Жыл бұрын

Let us know if we can hook you up with a Taylor!

What about the martin cutaway version? And the Taylor Academy for the same price.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

Get enough people on board and we will make you another video ;)

Funny how most of the mini guitar shootouts never include the Yamaha CSF1M or CSF3M. I think the Yamaha is the real deal which comes under $400.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

There's quite a few other great small guitars out there. Yamaha, Takamine, even Recording King and Cordoba. But this was more focused on these 3 since they are all the same price.

@christianvidigalmiranda4229

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@nakana_212

4 жыл бұрын

Very true. AlwYs miss the Yamaha csf

Just my inexperienced opinion but I didn’t particularly like any of them when strummed. To my ears they sound thin and ‘slappy’. They all sounded better when picked. Although the Taylor and Martin both sound better to me than the PRS. If I had to pick one based on this video, I preferred the tone of the Martin. Thought it was slightly better than the Taylor. I actually prefer the aesthetics of the Taylor by quite some way, and hoped it would sound better

The GS Mini would be perfect if it had a 1-3/4" nut width. Oh well...

@ubertwerpify

Жыл бұрын

Thats funny - i think the martin would be perfect if had the 1 and 11/16 nut width lol

Bought the Martin the acoustics make me sound way better than I really am😁

ill go for the Taylor

"You cannot beat a martin for tone ever - full stop" Eric Clapton

They forgot to mention that the PRS has a longer scale at 24 3/4 same as a LP the Martin is just under 23 1/2 and the Taylor is 23 1/2. Of they prob didn't know that since it was just released then.

@anneberkeley7411

10 ай бұрын

Nope. The scale length of the Martin is 24" so slightly longer than the Taylors and slightly shorter than the PRS.

With the 000CJR-10E it's a tale of two guitars. It comes out of the box sounding like a toy with Martin retro monel strings on........Remove them before you play a chord with MA535 or MA535T phosphors. It became one of my favorite guitars.....and I own a HD-28.

@ishguitars

Жыл бұрын

It is pretty amazing how certain guitars come to life with a simple change of strings. We REALLY like the Martin authentic acoustic strings in general.

Honestly, I think the sound you get from the PRS parlor has it's place, but if you're really going for that vibe, it isn't worth spending more on the PRS than you would on the Gretsch Jim Dandy. It's just as much fun for a third of the price.

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, you're not wrong 😂 we used to sell a ton of Jim Dandy's. Fantastic guitar. Tbh in person the PRS does have a MUCH fuller sound than the Jim Dandy - but point taken for sure.

@amitasaini310

3 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars Interesting ... I'll have to check it out! I mean, can a girl ever have too many guitars? #takemymoney

@jsmoker10

3 жыл бұрын

I have the gretsch gin Ricky, same guitar as dandy but with a magnetic pick up across sound hole, and I absolutely love it...so I bought the PRS, came today. It’s beautiful and plays incredibly comfortable....the pandemic is causing me to buy a ton of stuff, every few days I’m buying something...it’s kinda like, ok what can I buy today...seeing there nothing else to do except play guitar, play on my phone...play guitar, watch some tv...order some food....sleep on couch....repeat everyday. Lol

@peetyw8851

3 жыл бұрын

@@amitasaini310 The answer is..........No. Can’t have too many.

I played both the GS Mini and the 000Jr. I chose the Martin even before I knew it was all solid. What a deal. The Martin also sounded bigger for its size. I don't think the PRS belongs in this comparison. If I was blindfolded I would know it was a parlor guitar. It just has that certain parlor guitar sound. You should compare this with other parlor guitars.

@lvbuckeye

3 жыл бұрын

It's SUPPOSED to sound like a parlor guitar because it IS a parlor guitar. The other two sound just like the larger versions. I agree that they should compare the PRS to other parlor guitars.

i think someone should rethink the mini guitar market by making a 12 fret model. How many people need a 14 fret for playing on a couch? Just a thought. I rather fingerpick a small bodied Cordoba.

can you talk about how the fender malibu would be for singer songwriter . it is also small and in a similar price point

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't played one yet but I'll have to check it out! Fender really upped their acoustic game this year, I played some at NAMM and they were really neat

@ukuleleangela6153

4 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars thanks!

@janmichaeljablonsky9847

3 жыл бұрын

@@ukuleleangela6153 I've played the Malibu; it's comfortable to play and looks great. However, to my ears, it sounds horrible... a jangly mess. The California Series by Fender has great optics but lousy sound.

Good demo. I play fingerstyle arrangements and find standard steel string guitars too big for my comfort, so I want a smaller body and under 25" scale. I have some decent speakers on my computer. I have to say to my ears the Martin sounded dead and boring compared to the others. I was surprised the guy playing liked it the most. I played the Taylor mini Koa, kind of liked it, but 23.5 scale might be a touch shorter than I'd like. It's very hard to find the PRS Parlor where I am but I'd like to try it before choosing between that and the Taylor. It's 24.72 scale.

@anneberkeley7411

10 ай бұрын

The sound of my Djr 10 is not dead and boring in the least. I suggest experimenting with different strings till you get the sound you like, which I think you will. I put on Elixir 13-56 and the sound lit up!

@kenzeo

10 ай бұрын

@@anneberkeley7411 My comment was only referring to what I heard in the clip. I own neither guitar :)

@anneberkeley7411

10 ай бұрын

@@kenzeo Yeah, I see now. Sorry!

@kenzeo

10 ай бұрын

@@anneberkeley7411 No worries! Just a miscommunication. Keep on playing!

@anneberkeley7411

10 ай бұрын

@@kenzeo You too, Kenzeo! happy pickin'

for me the PRS sound like a toy compre to the other one

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

We should really do a video of the PRS vs. an old Martin mahogany topped Parlor. At the end of the day even though it's small and the same price as the others it's really not the same kind of build as the Martin and Taylor.

@lvbuckeye

3 жыл бұрын

The PRS is a completely different philosophy than the other two. They both sound good, but they sound like the full sized versions. They aren't parlor guitars. They're just smaller versions of their bigger brethren.

@narigon3942

Ай бұрын

@@lvbuckeyeexactly. Why even throw it against the other two monsters.

which is the one with the easiest playability for a small-handed beginner?

@ishguitars

3 жыл бұрын

I would say the Taylor!

@ukuleleangela6153

3 жыл бұрын

@@ishguitars thanks!

Gs mini mahogany top... That's where it's at!

Didn’t love the tone of the PRS. Sounded rather cheap to my ears. The Martin has a nice tone. Confession time - I have a Taylor gs mini in mahogany and I love it. Wonderful sound for such a small travel size guitar. Can’t go wrong with either a Taylor or Martin. At this point I’m not sold on the PRS.

@ishguitars

4 жыл бұрын

GS mini is hard to beat for anyone anywhere! There is a reason why we sell so many

i bought a prs acc angelus a60e and seem the top of the guitar had issues so they replaced it right away.. the second they send me had a crack between the body of the guitar and the neck.. when i e-mailed customer service,they were just sad that two chinese acc se guitars had issuses,so im stuck with the cracked guitar wich i paid 1050euros..

I have three Martins and a Taylor and love them all, so I am not arriving with any preconceived notions. For the price, all three of these give you a lot of bang for the buck, and while I would tend to give the Martin the edge for being all solid, I loved the warmth of the PRS, and the black body speaks to me. I have played a friend's Taylor GS mini, and I have no complaints at all about that. These are all real close, but If I were to buy one tomorrow, I'd probably go with the PRS primarily for the looks.

They all sound nice plucked, not so much strummed.