Collings vs Bourgeois (Dreadnought Comparison)

Which one of these beautiful boutique guitars would you get? Let us know in the comments. Links with more information on guitars is available below!
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[@charlesbartholomew2910]

I would not say that one is better than the other, They both do what they do well. I own a Bourgeois Country Boy. It is twenty years old now. And yes, it sounds magnificent.

[@Stratboy999]

Both world class guitars. I have a D2H from 2006 and just about ready to take a deep breath and buy my first Bourgeois.

[@michaelmccrary5037]

Very nice comparison. Both are excellent sounding guitars. I have two Collings (D2H - sitka and rosewood and D1A - adi and mahogany) and two Bourgeois (JOM - Adi and rosewood and Country Boy Deluxe - adi and figured mahogany). One brand is not superior to the other. They are both wonderful. I would agree with you that the Collings tend to be a little brighter, while the Bourgeois are more balanced. It's not about which is better, it's about preference. I'm glad I have both. They both speak to me in different ways and make me want to play different styles.

[@christopherking7016]

Well this is crazy, i emailed Eric about that exact Collings D1AT Friday, and bought it tonight. then saw this video a few hours after purchase...... Happy to say that I liked the collings as well!

[@philipblauw4687]

Collings are definitely brighter and not just the traditional models. It sounds as though you're picking closer to the saddle (even though you're not). The Collings will cut through a mix in a band setting. That said, if I was a solo player I would probably opt for the Bourgeois. I think as you put it, the "rounder tone" is more pleasing to my ear, and more applicable to more styles besides flat picking bluegrass.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Both nice but I prefer the Collings...

[@lilycat1694]

I will take both, thank you. Collings a little better sounding, at least to my ears. Great demo!

[@mpojr]

l could not tell pretty much sounded the same ,good demo

[@dougmckernan8580]

Are these the same strings on each? ( and string age?). Which strings, they sound bright. (Esp on the col. )
I like the warmer Bourgeois

[@danielrimbaud-cantor]

excellent video, thank you. How much does this Bourgeois guitar cost?

[@williss9995]

I like the Collings for its note separation and articulation. However totally I prefer the deeper tone of the Bourgeois. Perhaps my bias comes from playing Martin’s and Boucher’s?
Even so, in this particular instance I believe the Collings is a superior guitar.

[@BobK5]

Bourgeois for me as long as it doesn’t have the small nut width

[@ramspencer5492]

I really like them both but I would pick the bourgeois...

[@albertpsaros]

bourgeois is more traditional and akin to martin...collings more modern sound to me, cuts through that bit more. definitely a preference thing. if i had one only i would hanker for the other

[@DannyBrooks1]

I think the Bourgeois is warmer sounding.