Should have never allowed "new math" into public schools in the 1960s... I find great joy in tutoring math students (gr. 3&5) since the teacher told me to "forget the book, teach it the way you know it." Multiplication and division of decimal numbers goes from, "I don't understand this!" and after five minutes, to their eyes lighting up with "I get this now!" I always encourage them to "practice this at home, too."
I got the Huss and Dalton right, also mixed up the Orangewood and the Martin. I now want an Orangewood. I sent one to my son, and I want him to send it to me if he isn’t going to use it.
Me toooo, the martin was so bright and direct, I normally associate that with cheaper guitars, with solid spruce tops and rosewood back and sides, and thay's probably the reason.
I just re found this comment and wanted to add Huss And Dalton is now my favorite guitar company. My best friend died in a car wreck and his main guitar was a custom Huss and Dalton. Mark Dalton had a replica made and gave it to the family for free so they could raffle it off to help with funeral expenses. It raised 8000$ for them. Mark personally invited me to tour the factory and that he would show me around personally. Amazing man and amazing company. Much love ❤️ ❤️❤️
Great comparison, I was very surprised as to how the Orangewood faired in this comparison. You just sold a bunch of Hudsons, great value, good jam guitar!
Got them all right. But that’s because I own a D45 and a orange wood so I can tell right away between the two other one just fell into place after those two. Awesome video though. OW is a serious contender with mid level acoustics. They are just going to continue getting better and that price is going to go up so people need to grab them while they can at this low price point.
My favorite sounding guitars, in order were: Orangewood - bass and balanced Huss & Dalton - great bass & boomy Martin - a little too brittle Probably if the Martin was set up and had a neck reset, it would be different and my ranking would change. Really, the orangewood is VERY IMPRESSIVE! Hopefully after you do a neck reset on the Martin, you could do this again. I have a feeling the Martin may go to #1. Either way, great video and I love all your videos! Thanks!
I had the Huss & Dalton and Martin switched in my guess. My favorite without knowing was the Martin from the get go though. It just had a subtle amount more of balance to my ears. That being said they all sounded really great and I was shocked with how much that Orangewood held its own. I'm sure with a few more years of play the Orangewood will open up a lot and sound even better. Been looking for a good less expensive backup to my main acoustic and this video has made really consider getting an Orangewood. I loved both the Martin & Huss & Dalton as well and if I had that kind of funds I would no doubt pull the trigger either one of them.
It really depends on what we mean by "sounding old" Torrefied wood definitely changes the sound of acoustic guitars, and I've noticed more volume and responsiveness. Those are definitely two qualities of great old guitars, but in my opinion, the bracing under the hood affects the sound even more than wood choice.
I guessed correctly. The Orangewood vs Martin had me really confused though. I only guess correctly because the Martin sounded a bit sweeter, but that Orangewood really punches above it's weight class.
I wanna start off by saying that I DID NOT miss the whole point of the video, that Orangewood hold up for sure, BUT, I was so intrigued by that tune that you played initially I went and got my guitar and hacked it out. I've learned a few cool tunes from you.
My 1980 Sigma DR-41 sounds very much like the real McCoy!! I've been wanting an Orangewood for a while now. Unfortunately, they don't ship to Canada yet. Always enjoy your videos!!
I picked them all correctly. There is nothing quite like the round, full tone across the full frequency range of a good, older Martin. The highs are loud but not harsh or brittle like on many guitars. The H&D and Orangewood sound good, especially the Orangewood at that price, and many may prefer their bite in the highs. But to my ears the Martin is the truly magical instrument of the bunch.
Lots easier with headphones. I still like the Rosewood back and sides with that great bass (I have a fantastic D-28) but that Orangewood sounds great. I've emailed them because I might like to get one for a school fundraiser. Thanks Jeremy. Wonder if Orangewood makes a short scale.
I got it correct - BUT, I truly was surprised at how well the Orangewood sounded! The iconic Martin sound was a dead giveaway (for #3), but it took listening to several different tunes to put the H&D as guitar #1. Really fun and informative video!
It can somewhat hold its own, but it definitely doesn't have the low end of a Martin, which is very noticeable. I have no doubt they are great guitars especially for the price, but they're not for an acoustic enthusiast. They would be good for a beginning-intermediate player for sure.
switched my answers. I had the Orangewood first and then H&D. I thought, "i'd like to own the Huss & Dalton but can afford an Orangewood." I already own the Oliver live and the Echo live in vintage Sunburst, and gig out professionally with them. I couldn't make up my mind whether to get a slope shoulder or a square shoulder, now I can get both! Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go by a Hudson live and a Delores live Thanks for the video!!
Fun video! My son (15) and I got them right! We picked the orange wood immediately. The tone in the middle is a bit weird/different. The size of that Martin made us clue into its low end profile. All good stuff
I had the Martin at number 3 from the beginning. The Martin totally stood out and I couldn't tell much of a difference between the other two, but I thought they sounded good, just not Martin good.
I've owned an Orangewood Brooklyn for 2 weeks now and I love it. Maybe that helps because I picked the Orangewood correctly. I really couldn't tell the other 2. They all sounded great to me. Thanks for the video!
I got them correct, but I was far from certain, although I was most confident that #3 was the Martin...it definately sounded like an old Martin. They all sounded excellent to my ears, but the Orangewood sounded "newer" to me, just a little crisper/tighter. I recently bought the Orangewood Berkeley which I also think sounds and plays excellent. Great comparison.
I have two Orangewood Guitars. A Brooklyn and The Hudson. I Also have, 2 Martin's and 1 Gibson. But, for the money. The Orangewood guitars do hold there own. Thanks for the video.
Do you like the sound of your Orangewoods? I’m looking at getting on of the higher end ones but not being able to play makes me nervous about the sound quality/ build of the guitar. Any opinion on your experience would be greatly appreciated!
That was my exact take as well. I didn't want to post that I thought the Martin sounded the worst after i found out 3 was the Martin. The Orangewood immediately jumped out with a very balanced low and high end but with a little of a mid range bump that made it really stand out. I was impressed.
I picked out the Martin but was actually surprised how nice the Hudson sounded,, thanks for the video,, I was debating getting an Orangewood,, well you helped me fall off the fence. Haha
This was very interesting to me because depending which genre of music you were playing, I went back and forth between the Hudson and Huss, but the Martin was the least attractive sounding to me in every case, which was surprising. I have requested an Austen from Orangewood to review as I focus on the $180-$250 segment. Liked and subbed. Good job.
I nailed the Martin for its distinct mellow tone. I couldn't hear a difference between the H+D and the Hudson. I am currently Guitar Hunting in that $600 dollar domain. Lots of great guitars, but none available to play before making the purchase. I never like to make a return. I'd rather make a hands on choice. Thanks Again Jeremy Great as usual.
Before watching this video, I placed an order for the Orangewood Hudson today, and I'm looking forward to receiving it. Having said that, the Huss and Dalton was by far my favorite, and the one I would buy if I had the money. The Martin came in second, and the Orangewood last. But the fact is that the other guitars are over 5x or 7x the price of the Orangewood, so I'm still happy I placed the order and looking forward to playing it.
Very nice work.. The guitars all sounded good.. in the hands of a skilled guitarist (like you). I was more interested in the tunes that you were playing. Be nice if you put up the same video of you playing but without the guitar pictures and clouds that are hiding how you are playing each tune..
The differences were not as noticeable as I thought they'd be. I was sure your d41 would blow the competition away but I was wrong. Orangewood has some great pieces now, good comparison video... maybe ur best yet!
I got them all correct The Martin was of a completely different tonal quality. That said I was impressed with the Orangewood. It really is a nice testament of the use of the aging process and overall quality of the guitar.
I got all 3 right... but the Orangewood Hudson still sounds great given the difference in price point (it's 10x cheaper, it's not exactly a fair comparison). Your Martin sounds amazing but I also noticed it needs a setup. There are plenty of Martin D41 from 1970 and 1971 out there, I don't think it"s a collectible, why don't you get it set up properly? I was actually a bit disappointed that the Huss and Dalton didn't overpower the other 2, I would have expected it to be even better than the Martin. What was the string situation? Did the H&D have dull strings? Very nice video to give a fair shot to all 3 guitars.
I got them all wrong 😂 The H&D sounded amazing to me, fat bottom end, rich upper mids, mellow highs. Orangewood held up well, just was a bit brighter. & honestly I didn't care for the sound of the martin in comparison. Everytime it was played I craved the full bottom end that the other 2 had.
Funny thing is I flipped the H&D with the Hudson. Figured the buzzy notes were fret or neck issues with the old Martin. Totally impressed by the Orangewood. I have tried the masterbilt Epiphones in the past and thought the orangewood would have the same all solid wood but still no bass issues. Not here. That Hudson had plenty of bass. Now the interesting question one how will the terrified top age??? I might not be here to find out. Gettin old.
Knew #3 was the Martin but blew my mind that #2 was the Orangewood because it definitely sounded superior to me over Guitar 1 (H&D). Totally wowed !! 😲
Honestly I chose the third Guitar on all 4 videos , because it had low-end - mid - top end tones well balanced & a warm nice tone which I very much like. I don’t think I can afford a 1970’s Martin . That now put me back right on square one, on my hunt for a 6 string . My mind was first set on a used Gibson, then I watched a video Rhett Shull choosing a used H&D with a great tone so I was looking for a used Huss & Dalton torrefied one. Thanks for a great video, Onward & upwards for me then.🙄
#1,#3,#2 in that order. HD had full sound with better highs. OW was thin on most tests. M was full but missing those glassy highs (typical). I chose HD for the win. Good test - I like Blindfold challenges because it makes it all about the sound and not the name on the headstock. Great review!
You play really well . I can’t afford lessons. What do you suggest as far as putting together my own lesson plan . I wanted to ask you if you have a shop?
I was on. Only because for me too the acoustic sound I have in my head is the sound that comes out of that huss. And I’m quite familiar with that old Martin boom
I totally thought the Huss was your D41. Also i completely missed on all 3. I had literally picked the Orangewood as my preference sound .....and i actually thought it was the Huss. I thought your D41 sounded marginally more sparkly.... so i thought it was the Orangewood . Now if only i could get one of their 12 strings . Sold out it seems ! 🙄🙄
Stopped before end to vote: 1 = Huss & Dalton, 2= Orangewood, 3= D 41. All sound good but to me 3 sounds deeper older more resonant, 1 sounds almost as resonant with warm tones, and 2 resonant with brighter tones. 😎👍
I wasn't trying to guess which guitar was which but was picking the best sounding guitar. To my taste, I chose 2, 3, and 1 in order of my most liked guitar sound. "WHAT!!" #2 was the Orangewood, of which I have but of a different Orangewood model! To me, the Orangewood here sounded livelier and clearly had more tones on the full spectrum. I guess I made a good purchase with my Orangewood 🙂
I liked the H&D best, followed by the Martin and then the Orangewood. The Orangewood maybe lost out due it being quieter? I'm thinking of buying one BTW. I did think it sounded the best in the third sample.
Hi Jeremy, the H&D souded suprisingly somehow "dusty" but very nice and rounded, the Hudson was loud and clear, open and wide and chimey with lots of open highs and mids like tiny-little bells, sounds modern and expensive (!), but not "old", your D-41 was unmistakably strong, powerful, detailed and everything I like and deeply appreciate, maybe the cracks, maybe the time, who knows... my absolute favourite, hands down, but I' m a blues-rock man - now I know what I want to buy, thx. I'm 47 tomorrow, and my ears are older as well, I think one can try, but can't cheat: "Aging" needs the Time. I'd send you the price of that "your favourite" Hudson, so you can pass me that Martin any time 😁 By the way, what You and Mike have done to Raymond and Joshua was absolutely incredible, one of the most amazing things me and my wife have seen in the guitar-community since like...... years, big kudos to both of you, guys 🤠👍🏻God bless you all, keep on playing and posting!!
i had the D41 correct as number 3. Depending on what you were playing, I mixed up the H and D and Orangewood. Switching to headphones i got the H and D correct.
I picked the Martin. But I got the Huss and Dalton and the Orangewood mixed up. In some ways I preferred the orange wood because it was a little tighter - ie. very clear still with not as much stuff ringing and messing up the clarity. Great guitar, I must look at them. Any chance of looking at torrefied Eastman E10s and E20s?
I've been thinking about ordering an Oliver Jr from Orangewood what do you think of their mahogany guitars they certainly are reasonably priced however they're constantly out of stock
Got the Martin right, I swapped the H&D and the Orangewood, but that makes it seem like the Orangewood did exactly what it was supposed to with the artificial top aging.
I immediately tagged guitar #2 as the Orangewood. It was like the volume and tone was turned down a notch switching from the H&D to the Orangewood. I had a harder time distinguishing between the H&D and the Martin. I own an Orangewood Echo so I'm not a hater but more of a realist. You get what you pay for, yes, but you can also pay a little too much for what you're getting.
I didn't try to pick which was which, but my order of preference was 3, then 2, then 1. All good sounding acoustics, though. I don't usually go in for torrefaction, but I'm always open to changing my mind.
Huss and Dalton was best for me, but Orangewood was a close second. Some of the highs were a bit too piercing for me, but I imagine that would mellow with time.
I got the Orangewood number 2 right had the other 2 round the wrong way. On the Orangewood the high E and B strings gave it away, the action could be a bit higher at the nut, couple of notes you played did not ring out right. But still a fantastic sounding guitar for the price nice bass,
Enjoy what you do, JS, but by having the Martin in the mix you minimized the perceived differences between the other two guitars. And yeah, even over my laptop speakers I was able to pick them out.
I swapped 1 and 3... to me the 1st on sounded fuller, but I think minor variation in mic position might play a role. It'd be fun to hear a guitar that was entirely (synthetically) aged... my father always told me it was the repeated vibrations from the strings, over decades, which makes the wood conform to certain resonances.
I got it wrong. All I said to my self that guitar # 3 sounded really good. So I noticed some difference. But I thought it was the Huss and Dolton, I thought # 1 was the Martin. I have not owned any of the 3. But I thought I had the Martin tone down. The Huss & Dolton sounds very Martinesque.
I thought the Huss and Dalton was the best . Really enjoying the channel .
51 years old. Give her her due.
Should have never allowed "new math" into public schools in the 1960s... I find great joy in tutoring math students (gr. 3&5) since the teacher told me to "forget the book, teach it the way you know it." Multiplication and division of decimal numbers goes from, "I don't understand this!" and after five minutes, to their eyes lighting up with "I get this now!" I always encourage them to "practice this at home, too."
Figured I wasn't the first to catch that.
Thanks Joy ! Had me scratching my head too.
I legit mixed up the orange wood and martin. I loved the husson dalton the most
I got the Huss and Dalton right, also mixed up the Orangewood and the Martin. I now want an Orangewood. I sent one to my son, and I want him to send it to me if he isn’t going to use it.
Me toooo, the martin was so bright and direct, I normally associate that with cheaper guitars, with solid spruce tops and rosewood back and sides, and thay's probably the reason.
Yeah I mixed them up, orangewood sounded great
Same here
I just re found this comment and wanted to add Huss And Dalton is now my favorite guitar company. My best friend died in a car wreck and his main guitar was a custom Huss and Dalton. Mark Dalton had a replica made and gave it to the family for free so they could raffle it off to help with funeral expenses. It raised 8000$ for them. Mark personally invited me to tour the factory and that he would show me around personally. Amazing man and amazing company. Much love ❤️ ❤️❤️
I flipped the Martin and Huss an Dalton! Got the Hudson though. They all sound great in my opinion
Me to!
Nailed it. The H&D was obvious to me. The balance made it stand out. D41 was thumpy and the Orangewood still sounded new to me.
I got the Hudson, but flipped the other two. The Huss & Dalton sounded best to me, but all three sounded really good.
I called exactly as you did! I was thinking during the comparison that I would love to have any one of the three.
Great comparison, I was very surprised as to how the Orangewood faired in this comparison. You just sold a bunch of Hudsons, great value, good jam guitar!
Got them all right. But that’s because I own a D45 and a orange wood so I can tell right away between the two other one just fell into place after those two. Awesome video though. OW is a serious contender with mid level acoustics. They are just going to continue getting better and that price is going to go up so people need to grab them while they can at this low price point.
I had the Huss as the standout sonically, followed by Martin then Hudson.
Me too-- but as a Martin player, assumed the "best" sound was the D41... but it turned out the full sound I liked best was the Huss.
Agree. When we record acoustic we shoot for a tone like the Huss. We are using the D28 and Santa Cruz in the studio.
Yup, same here.
To my surprise, I got them right! Love the Huss & Dalton sound. Great shoot out and nice way to hide the guitars, pretty funny!
My favorite sounding guitars, in order were:
Orangewood - bass and balanced
Huss & Dalton - great bass & boomy
Martin - a little too brittle
Probably if the Martin was set up and had a neck reset, it would be different and my ranking would change.
Really, the orangewood is VERY IMPRESSIVE!
Hopefully after you do a neck reset on the Martin, you could do this again. I have a feeling the Martin may go to #1.
Either way, great video and I love all your videos!
Thanks!
I liked the Huss and Dalton the best and surprisingly, thought the Hudson was a close second!
I had the Huss & Dalton and Martin switched in my guess. My favorite without knowing was the Martin from the get go though. It just had a subtle amount more of balance to my ears. That being said they all sounded really great and I was shocked with how much that Orangewood held its own. I'm sure with a few more years of play the Orangewood will open up a lot and sound even better. Been looking for a good less expensive backup to my main acoustic and this video has made really consider getting an Orangewood. I loved both the Martin & Huss & Dalton as well and if I had that kind of funds I would no doubt pull the trigger either one of them.
It really depends on what we mean by "sounding old"
Torrefied wood definitely changes the sound of acoustic guitars, and I've noticed more volume and responsiveness. Those are definitely two qualities of great old guitars, but in my opinion, the bracing under the hood affects the sound even more than wood choice.
I am shocked at the Orangewood. It was my favorite. Well balanced tone. I could tell the Martin had more bass.
I guessed correctly. The Orangewood vs Martin had me really confused though. I only guess correctly because the Martin sounded a bit sweeter, but that Orangewood really punches above it's weight class.
I wanna start off by saying that I DID NOT miss the whole point of the video, that Orangewood hold up for sure, BUT, I was so intrigued by that tune that you played initially I went and got my guitar and hacked it out. I've learned a few cool tunes from you.
My 1980 Sigma DR-41 sounds very much like the real McCoy!! I've been wanting an Orangewood for a while now. Unfortunately, they don't ship to Canada yet. Always enjoy your videos!!
I picked them all correctly. There is nothing quite like the round, full tone across the full frequency range of a good, older Martin. The highs are loud but not harsh or brittle like on many guitars. The H&D and Orangewood sound good, especially the Orangewood at that price, and many may prefer their bite in the highs. But to my ears the Martin is the truly magical instrument of the bunch.
I liked #2 - I don't know H&D so didn't know what it was - thought #3 was the D41 - impressed by Orangewood and surprised
Lots easier with headphones. I still like the Rosewood back and sides with that great bass (I have a fantastic D-28) but that Orangewood sounds great. I've emailed them because I might like to get one for a school fundraiser. Thanks Jeremy. Wonder if Orangewood makes a short scale.
Yup, The Brooklyn..
Got it right! Amazing video. Keep up the good content!!
I got it correct - BUT, I truly was surprised at how well the Orangewood sounded! The iconic Martin sound was a dead giveaway (for #3), but it took listening to several different tunes to put the H&D as guitar #1. Really fun and informative video!
I got all three wrong. My big takeaway here is that the Orangewood can hold its own against the more expensive models.
Sure, on a shit speaker on your phone lmao
It can somewhat hold its own, but it definitely doesn't have the low end of a Martin, which is very noticeable. I have no doubt they are great guitars especially for the price, but they're not for an acoustic enthusiast. They would be good for a beginning-intermediate player for sure.
I guessed all correct.. it was difficult though. The orangewood sounds pretty darn good
I had the Martin as #2 as well... biggest surprise....they all sounded great! None stood out head and shoulders...
I got the Huss & Dalton right. Biggest surprise was the Orangewood. Great format for comparing instruments.
switched my answers. I had the Orangewood first and then H&D. I thought, "i'd like to own the Huss & Dalton but can afford an Orangewood."
I already own the Oliver live and the Echo live in vintage Sunburst, and gig out professionally with them. I couldn't make up my mind whether to get a slope shoulder or a square shoulder, now I can get both! Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go by a Hudson live and a Delores live Thanks for the video!!
Wow. Very surprised by the Martin. I didn’t think the Hudson would sound better but it does. Great video.
Huss & Dalton was my favourite by a long way! Now looking to find a good Huss & Dalton to buy :)
Fun video! My son (15) and I got them right! We picked the orange wood immediately. The tone in the middle is a bit weird/different. The size of that Martin made us clue into its low end profile. All good stuff
I had the Martin at number 3 from the beginning. The Martin totally stood out and I couldn't tell much of a difference between the other two, but I thought they sounded good, just not Martin good.
Nailed it, that huge base was imposible to miss in the Martin, the other two were more difficult to tell apart
Got the Orangewood and Huss and Dalton mixed. I've never really heard their sound much but I got the Martin right. I always know a Martin haha
I actually got it right! I feel like i need to go to vegas now! The sound of that D-41 is heavenly
I preferred guitar #3, the D-41, and the Huss & Dalton sounded amazing too. The orangewood was not bad, but clearly the lesser guitar.
I've owned an Orangewood Brooklyn for 2 weeks now and I love it. Maybe that helps because I picked the Orangewood correctly. I really couldn't tell the other 2. They all sounded great to me. Thanks for the video!
I got them correct, but I was far from certain, although I was most confident that #3 was the Martin...it definately sounded like an old Martin. They all sounded excellent to my ears, but the Orangewood sounded "newer" to me, just a little crisper/tighter. I recently bought the Orangewood Berkeley which I also think sounds and plays excellent. Great comparison.
I have two Orangewood Guitars. A Brooklyn and The Hudson. I Also have, 2 Martin's and 1 Gibson. But, for the money. The Orangewood guitars do hold there own. Thanks for the video.
Do you like the sound of your Orangewoods? I’m looking at getting on of the higher end ones but not being able to play makes me nervous about the sound quality/ build of the guitar. Any opinion on your experience would be greatly appreciated!
@@stormy9920 Thay are both Great Guitars. Sound quality and build are It's also very good. I'm selling the Hudson if you're Interested let me know..
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2 years late but....First: #2: Orangewood Second #3 Martin Third: #1: Huss & Dalton. Learned a good lesson here.
Thanks for the test, I rank them 2, 1, 3. Under my headphones the Orangewood was the best by far, the Martin my least favorite, way too muddy.
That was my exact take as well. I didn't want to post that I thought the Martin sounded the worst after i found out 3 was the Martin. The Orangewood immediately jumped out with a very balanced low and high end but with a little of a mid range bump that made it really stand out. I was impressed.
I picked out the Martin but was actually surprised how nice the Hudson sounded,, thanks for the video,, I was debating getting an Orangewood,, well you helped me fall off the fence. Haha
This was very interesting to me because depending which genre of music you were playing, I went back and forth between the Hudson and Huss, but the Martin was the least attractive sounding to me in every case, which was surprising. I have requested an Austen from Orangewood to review as I focus on the $180-$250 segment. Liked and subbed. Good job.
I nailed the Martin for its distinct mellow tone. I couldn't hear a difference between the H+D and the Hudson. I am currently Guitar Hunting in that $600 dollar domain. Lots of great guitars, but none available to play before making the purchase. I never like to make a return. I'd rather make a hands on choice. Thanks Again Jeremy Great as usual.
Watched this video again with a different set of headphones. That makes a difference too. I can't really tell them apart now.
Wow!! I thought the Orangewood was going to be the very nice Martin. What an impressive surprise!
Before watching this video, I placed an order for the Orangewood Hudson today, and I'm looking forward to receiving it. Having said that, the Huss and Dalton was by far my favorite, and the one I would buy if I had the money. The Martin came in second, and the Orangewood last. But the fact is that the other guitars are over 5x or 7x the price of the Orangewood, so I'm still happy I placed the order and looking forward to playing it.
Really enjoyed this video, Jeremy. Enjoyed your playing, too.
Very nice work.. The guitars all sounded good.. in the hands of a skilled guitarist (like you). I was more interested in the tunes that you were playing. Be nice if you put up the same video of you playing but without the guitar pictures and clouds that are hiding how you are playing each tune..
I thought the Hudson Orangewood was the Martin. They all sound good but that Orangewood guitar is really something else
I felt the same.
My ears are shot after working in a boiler room for 43 years. They all sound like keepers to me. That said I guessed correctly.
I got the Martin, switched the Huss and the Orangewood! All I own is a Yamaha, but I’ve always lusted after a Martin. Maybe I should get one!
Wow I actually got that spot on I did not expect to
Huss and Dalton was my favorite. I nailed which one was which. The Orangewood sounds very nice for the money. Would definitely buy one.
I got them in the correct order. The Orangewood is a huge win for the money. Can you imaging once it has a few years on it?
I had the Martin as 2 and the Orange as 3. Blew me away as the Orange sounds so good.
The differences were not as noticeable as I thought they'd be. I was sure your d41 would blow the competition away but I was wrong. Orangewood has some great pieces now, good comparison video... maybe ur best yet!
i absolutely loved the orangewood. the huss was my second fav. man what a throat on that orangewood.
I got them all correct The Martin was of a completely different tonal quality. That said I was impressed with the Orangewood. It really is a nice testament of the use of the aging process and overall quality of the guitar.
Always love your videos. I like knowledgeable views on acoustic guitars. Down to earth, not showy.
I got all 3 right... but the Orangewood Hudson still sounds great given the difference in price point (it's 10x cheaper, it's not exactly a fair comparison). Your Martin sounds amazing but I also noticed it needs a setup. There are plenty of Martin D41 from 1970 and 1971 out there, I don't think it"s a collectible, why don't you get it set up properly? I was actually a bit disappointed that the Huss and Dalton didn't overpower the other 2, I would have expected it to be even better than the Martin. What was the string situation? Did the H&D have dull strings? Very nice video to give a fair shot to all 3 guitars.
Wow, love the sound of that Hello Kitty electric! :P
I got them all wrong 😂 The H&D sounded amazing to me, fat bottom end, rich upper mids, mellow highs. Orangewood held up well, just was a bit brighter. & honestly I didn't care for the sound of the martin in comparison. Everytime it was played I craved the full bottom end that the other 2 had.
They all sound great. The order for my ear is 2, 1 ,3. I did choose the orangewood. I just preferred the overall tone.
You should try Eastman E80M versus Martin 000-28. They are also great import guitars.
The Orangewood was brighter than the other two. It was close to the H&D, but brighter. The Martin was obvious due to the scooped mids.
Funny thing is I flipped the H&D with the Hudson. Figured the buzzy notes were fret or neck issues with the old Martin. Totally impressed by the Orangewood. I have tried the masterbilt Epiphones in the past and thought the orangewood would have the same all solid wood but still no bass issues. Not here. That Hudson had plenty of bass. Now the interesting question one how will the terrified top age??? I might not be here to find out. Gettin old.
Knew #3 was the Martin but blew my mind that #2 was the Orangewood because it definitely sounded superior to me over Guitar 1 (H&D). Totally wowed !! 😲
Wow that orangewood sounds good. And loved the old Martin
Honestly I chose the third Guitar on all 4 videos , because it had low-end - mid - top end tones well balanced & a warm nice tone which I very much like. I don’t think I can afford a 1970’s Martin . That now put me back right on square one, on my hunt for a 6 string . My mind was first set on a used Gibson, then I watched a video Rhett Shull choosing a used H&D with a great tone so I was looking for a used Huss & Dalton torrefied one. Thanks for a great video, Onward & upwards for me then.🙄
#1,#3,#2 in that order. HD had full sound with better highs. OW was thin on most tests. M was full but missing those glassy highs (typical). I chose HD for the win. Good test - I like Blindfold challenges because it makes it all about the sound and not the name on the headstock. Great review!
Pleasantly surprised myself and got them right. Like the H&D the most.
You play really well . I can’t afford lessons. What do you suggest as far as putting together my own lesson plan . I wanted to ask you if you have a shop?
I was on. Only because for me too the acoustic sound I have in my head is the sound that comes out of that huss. And I’m quite familiar with that old Martin boom
#1 and #2 had full and balanced sound to my ear. I thought #3 was an older guitar and a bit out of balance. Nice job, man! 🦘
I totally thought the Huss was your D41.
Also i completely missed on all 3.
I had literally picked the Orangewood as my preference sound .....and i actually thought it was the Huss.
I thought your D41 sounded marginally more sparkly.... so i thought it was the Orangewood .
Now if only i could get one of their 12 strings . Sold out it seems !
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Stopped before end to vote: 1 = Huss & Dalton, 2= Orangewood, 3= D 41. All sound good but to me 3 sounds deeper older more resonant, 1 sounds almost as resonant with warm tones, and 2 resonant with brighter tones. 😎👍
I wasn't trying to guess which guitar was which but was picking the best sounding guitar. To my taste, I chose 2, 3, and 1 in order of my most liked guitar sound. "WHAT!!" #2 was the Orangewood, of which I have but of a different Orangewood model! To me, the Orangewood here sounded livelier and clearly had more tones on the full spectrum. I guess I made a good purchase with my Orangewood 🙂
I liked the H&D best, followed by the Martin and then the Orangewood. The Orangewood maybe lost out due it being quieter? I'm thinking of buying one BTW. I did think it sounded the best in the third sample.
Hi Jeremy, the H&D souded suprisingly somehow "dusty" but very nice and rounded, the Hudson was loud and clear, open and wide and chimey with lots of open highs and mids like tiny-little bells, sounds modern and expensive (!), but not "old", your D-41 was unmistakably strong, powerful, detailed and everything I like and deeply appreciate, maybe the cracks, maybe the time, who knows... my absolute favourite, hands down, but I' m a blues-rock man - now I know what I want to buy, thx. I'm 47 tomorrow, and my ears are older as well, I think one can try, but can't cheat: "Aging" needs the Time. I'd send you the price of that "your favourite" Hudson, so you can pass me that Martin any time 😁 By the way, what You and Mike have done to Raymond and Joshua was absolutely incredible, one of the most amazing things me and my wife have seen in the guitar-community since like...... years, big kudos to both of you, guys 🤠👍🏻God bless you all, keep on playing and posting!!
i had the D41 correct as number 3. Depending on what you were playing, I mixed up the H and D and Orangewood. Switching to headphones i got the H and D correct.
The fret buzz on number 3 gave it away to me. Orangewood 2 martin 3 and that first one sounded crappy to me compared to the other 2
I thought The Hus was one . That guitar sounds awesome love it. But the Hudson sounds dang good to. Thanks great video Jeremy.
Very surprised by Orangewood! Thought it was the Martin.
My favorites in order were 1,2,3
Got the Martin right. I could tell right away that it didn't have the mahogany mid. Got the orangewood and H & D mixed.
I picked the Martin. But I got the Huss and Dalton and the Orangewood mixed up. In some ways I preferred the orange wood because it was a little tighter - ie. very clear still with not as much stuff ringing and messing up the clarity. Great guitar, I must look at them.
Any chance of looking at torrefied Eastman E10s and E20s?
I've been thinking about ordering an Oliver Jr from Orangewood what do you think of their mahogany guitars they certainly are reasonably priced however they're constantly out of stock
Got the Martin right, I swapped the H&D and the Orangewood, but that makes it seem like the Orangewood did exactly what it was supposed to with the artificial top aging.
I immediately tagged guitar #2 as the Orangewood. It was like the volume and tone was turned down a notch switching from the H&D to the Orangewood. I had a harder time distinguishing between the H&D and the Martin. I own an Orangewood Echo so I'm not a hater but more of a realist. You get what you pay for, yes, but you can also pay a little too much for what you're getting.
I didn't try to pick which was which, but my order of preference was 3, then 2, then 1. All good sounding acoustics, though. I don't usually go in for torrefaction, but I'm always open to changing my mind.
The H&D sounds just like my Martin HD28hd to my ear. I did get the Martin and H&D reversed though.
Huss and Dalton was best for me, but Orangewood was a close second. Some of the highs were a bit too piercing for me, but I imagine that would mellow with time.
I got the Huss and Dalton right, but I was shocked to find out #2 was the Orangewood.. I really didn't like the sound of the Martin, it's quite muted.
I had the Orangewood right but mixed up the Huss & Dalton and the Martin.
I got the Orangewood number 2 right had the other 2 round the wrong way.
On the Orangewood the high E and B strings gave it away, the action could be a bit higher at the nut, couple of notes you played did not ring out right.
But still a fantastic sounding guitar for the price nice bass,
Enjoy what you do, JS, but by having the Martin in the mix you minimized the perceived differences between the other two guitars. And yeah, even over my laptop speakers I was able to pick them out.
I swapped 1 and 3... to me the 1st on sounded fuller, but I think minor variation in mic position might play a role. It'd be fun to hear a guitar that was entirely (synthetically) aged... my father always told me it was the repeated vibrations from the strings, over decades, which makes the wood conform to certain resonances.
Orangewood guitars are amazing I got a Dana mahogany and I bring it to school every day
I got it wrong. All I said to my self that guitar # 3 sounded really good. So I noticed some difference. But I thought it was the Huss and Dolton, I thought # 1 was the Martin. I have not owned any of the 3. But I thought I had the Martin tone down. The Huss & Dolton sounds very Martinesque.
The orange wood sounded the best to my ears !