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  • Guitar Gallery compares the Martin CEO-7 and Gibson 1930's L00 Classic Ebony. Both guitars are 00 in size, Adirondack tops, Mahogany for the back and sides, and has scalloped X-bracing. The Martin has an ebony fretboard and bridge while the Gibson has a Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Apologies for chopping off the Gibson's headstock during the intro part of the video.... Please let us know which guitar you prefer.

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  • @angelawilliamson8201
    @angelawilliamson8201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    When I took my first Martin home I was ecstatic. Four of them & 50 years later the feeling remains. I’ll always roll in to Nazareth.

    • @juana1483
      @juana1483 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which ones you have? I just purchased The Martin 00-28 Modern Deluxe @!! I already had the 00-18.

  • @agusg.t.8950
    @agusg.t.8950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I prefer the Gibson. Warm woody and restrained. The Martin is so much bigger sound, too much maybe. Both are amazing

  • @brentmarchbanks8783
    @brentmarchbanks8783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m a CEO 7 owner; and still in love. But, this excellent comparison video reveals to me that the 7 is louder and more “pronounced,” in the E and A and b and e strings than it is in the mid range. The D and G strings are subject to the “scooped mids” that are part of the characteristic Martin dreadnaught sound.
    The Gibby is less dramatic, but more balanced.

  • @useme2305
    @useme2305 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    both are great!!! i like the warmer less spiky sound of the gibson alot though.

  • @oxfords1
    @oxfords1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have both the Martin CEO 7 and the Gibson L00 and the martin blows the gibson out of the water. When you play the Martin it just bellows out this buttery mellow sound. The Gibson I like mainly because the nut is a 1.72 which is very sweet for smaller hands, but the sound feels constrained, low and doesn't project much.

  • @mabelem3618
    @mabelem3618 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    huge difference i didnt expect that.. much more warmth and richness in the martin at least for my ears.

  • @walterwhiting9970
    @walterwhiting9970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There is an articulation and note separation from the Gibson with just a tad more sustain that evokes warmth and clarity not found on the Martin.

  • @danstevens1024
    @danstevens1024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Martin. Love the balance across across the strings. Very articulate and you can hear the treble strings clearly.

  • @Ayhm111
    @Ayhm111 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the warm balanced tone of the Martin CEO-7❤
    I listened to this video with my eyes closed and the Martin wins hands down!
    Glad I’m fortunate enough to own one!

    • @BrianWMay
      @BrianWMay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm just about to buy a CEO-7, trading my D-28 which is getting a bit uncomfortable to play as I'm getting old !!

    • @winstonian88
      @winstonian88 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree

  • @guitaring1
    @guitaring1 ปีที่แล้ว

    great comparison. thanks for choosing guitars with very similar specs so we can hear the difference created by the build of each company.

  • @garychen483
    @garychen483 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a Gibson L-00 standard and I’m thinking about trading for a Martin CEO-7.
    Well, after watching this video, I’ve changed my mind.
    Thanks a lot!! 👍👍

    • @michaelbobson6375
      @michaelbobson6375 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm with you! If you want a vintage blues tone, the Martin loses every time.
      Martin's are great guitars for general use, the Gibson is it for an old times tone!
      I just traded a nice CEO7 for a raucous L00 and I haven't looked back.
      Have fun.

  • @Jeff-fx5vu
    @Jeff-fx5vu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Both are beautiful, warmer Gibson vs the more brighter Martin.
    Personal choice, the CEO7 really stands out. Maybe everyone needs both?

  • @tinysteelorchestra
    @tinysteelorchestra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An excellent comparison video with a good range of well-recorded playing. I like the Gibson a lot more than I expected too, but overall I think I'm just in love with the Martin sound. I can totally see why some will choose the Gibson though, lovely guitar.

  • @astromancermusic8675
    @astromancermusic8675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy to see you guys together again.

  • @eltonbloye582
    @eltonbloye582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    For me the Martin has a bigger sound, and also sounds cleaner. The Gibson sounds a little more lo-fi, which is why I would pick it over the Martin. Seems to have more feeling. Like an old record.

  • @winstonian88
    @winstonian88 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This was a great comparison. Gibsons always sound more boxy and compressed to me. Like a more old fashioned low-fi sound compared to other brands. The Martin is more complex and responsive. It just is.
    Also, thank you for not playing annoying chicken pickin’ music from 80 years ago like every other demo!!

    • @soofitnsexy
      @soofitnsexy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahaaaaaa

    • @ryosapien27
      @ryosapien27 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kind of think that’s exactly why people buy gibsons. What they are good at. They are REALLY good at and Martin will never be able to sound like that. It’s good for some songs and not good for others m. If you only hope to play one style of music perhaps there’s a perfect guitar but for the rest of us. Thank god they both exist

  • @dori4567
    @dori4567 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Martin sounds amazing , I think I have picked my next guitar !

  • @jenniferdavenport9571
    @jenniferdavenport9571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both are beautiful and the decision was difficult. I went with the Martin. What is the piece you played around 3:50? Thanks.

  • @tmbgfan5
    @tmbgfan5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have the CEO 7 and this video made me love it even more. Blows that almost 4k Gibson out of the water. I got mine for a little over 2k.

    • @Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward
      @Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward
      @Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If I had a nickel for every case of buyers bias u read

    • @kuttermclaughlin3631
      @kuttermclaughlin3631 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Meh… they’re both different tools for slightly different jobs. The Martin thump is very cool and appealing, but I wouldn’t prefer it for anything close to delta blues. The Gibson has it there, but sounds like it’d be much less versatile.
      …wish they’d commit to the sound they wanted to make, both these guitars would be better if the designers were t trying to appeal to wider markets than what that body style excels at.

  • @startreker8591
    @startreker8591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For my singing voice tone wise Martin is always almost friendly to me…got USA Guilds as welll dread y om etc sizes …CEO7 coulpney last or om 21 …ty guys!

  • @damonlove8
    @damonlove8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Both lean towards the warmer tone. The I feel like Martin is more responsive to touch & has a higher volume compared to the Gibson. Iam in awe of how loud the Martin is considering it’s small body. You can clearly hear each notes on the Martin CEO. On the last part (finger picking) you can clearly tell the low (bass) & the high notes (treble) on the Martin. You can’t go wrong with either really, it just comes down to price and if thats not an issue with you, then just comfortability of playing it. But I’ll go with Martin CEO personally.

  • @Jam-m7m
    @Jam-m7m ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In my opinion both guitars sound very similar to each other in strumming but the Martin sounded warmer on fingerpicking but the Gibson has a piezo under the bone saddle that the Martin doesn’t have to compete with which sucks some sound

  • @jjmuni
    @jjmuni ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had one of this lovely Martin CEO-7 but the tuners were crap.
    I’m happy now with a Gibson Keb Mo Bluesmaster which basically is a L-00 but 12 fret to the body and a wider fingerboard. Fantastic.

  • @ronlight7013
    @ronlight7013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The CEO-7 is known for having really good sound projection. It ought to be noted that the special edition Gibson is close to twice as expensive as the Martin. Maybe for some people that's not an issue, but I think for many it is. Eastman also makes a 00-size Adirondack spruce top model, and it's half the price of the Martin, so altogether you have three very similar guitars, all high quality, going from a moderate price to quite expensive. In head to head comparison, cost is just as important a consideration as performance and build quality. All three really do compare favorably.

    • @lebe220
      @lebe220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Waterloo, by Collings.

  • @ryangunwitch-black
    @ryangunwitch-black 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The amazing thing about the CEO-7 is that it’s both a Martin and a Gibson and is very good at both. I’ve played one quite a few times and I need one.

  • @646oleg
    @646oleg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gibson was a winner with this 1930 L00 model. Great guitar

  • @eigilsiren
    @eigilsiren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think the Gibson has a more soulful sound. The Martin sound is a bit like a steinway piano,depends on what you need. Both are great🙂👍

  • @OpenEyeComa
    @OpenEyeComa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I own the CEO-7- it’s a tone monster- loose the thumb pick and it really rounds out beautifully- just my opinion- sweet sweet guitar-

    • @oxfords1
      @oxfords1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      how do you loose a thumb pick, is there something to loosen it? I didn't know you could make it loose as opposed to tight.

    • @David_Hirsh
      @David_Hirsh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@oxfords1I was able to do so, but the problem is that it makes it far easier to lose the darn thing. I think the loose thumb pick is a concept best left alone.

  • @jamesroberts6376
    @jamesroberts6376 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool comparison! Is the first song Sons of the East ?

  • @texhaines9957
    @texhaines9957 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't realize there would be as much difference. Need to add an Iris OG to the comparison. I like the Martin in this comparison.

    • @sequoi_
      @sequoi_ ปีที่แล้ว

      Throw in the Iris MS-00 too.

  • @HarryNicNicholas
    @HarryNicNicholas 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i've had about 50 guitars since 2013 of all sorts, cheapo unbranded ones and some keepers, i have a '66 J45 i bought in the 70's and lately got hold of a '69 epiphone texan. the best of the bunch i currently own is my martin OOOX1, i paid £350 for with case and i see the sell for as little as £250 and as much as £600, but mine is a fantastic, no kidding, fantastic guitar. better than my larrivee, better than my maton TE, better than the J45's
    so good that i bought another to compare.
    totally different guitar, exact same spec, HPL back and sides - man made should be exactly the same no? same spec but totally different sound.
    and this has been my cut and paste comment for years now - try every guitar you can lay your hands on cos they are all unique - even two guitars made from the same woodstock on the same day by the same guy will sound different. play them - one will jump out at you regardless of make, model or price.

  • @rosslynemrys5829
    @rosslynemrys5829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every time I pick up a guitar the look, the feel and the scent is so important to me and the Martin wins hands down every time. I want to like Gibson, the growl , the guitar of the bad boys, but I can't get past the scent. Martins have a woodinesss and Gibson a wierd chemical smell.

    • @Getnodrama
      @Getnodrama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats cause you are a good boy :)
      Bless you

    • @lebe220
      @lebe220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If Gibson is for the bad boys, it should smell like crack.

    • @rosslynemrys5829
      @rosslynemrys5829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree with you, Martin's scent and sound are best❤

  • @stewartcohen7683
    @stewartcohen7683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To me, the Gibson has always been the singer's guitar, the Martin the guitarist's guitar, excepting rare vocal presentations. Primarily a guitarist, I have an OM, but I tell all my songwriter friends to go with Gibsons....

  • @kenpark7427
    @kenpark7427 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have ceo-7 earlier version(#100's) and really sounds awesome so bought first edition(under #100) one again. really good guitar.

  • @IanBroon1
    @IanBroon1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to hear an Eastman E10 00ss in the mix.

    • @hhpp6911
      @hhpp6911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't bother. Whilst they are good guitars I've just had an awful time with eastman. The ones I've had have been full of flaws.

  • @Garden27796
    @Garden27796 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have and love my Martin HD 35 and wouldn’t trade it, but have been looking at Gibsons for a few years, and every time I hear one I have a burning desire to buy one, it started with the J45 and now towards the CEO. There is definitely a sound that Gibson seem to get across their guitars that feels full of warmth and welcome, I love the big rich sound from my Martin too, maybe I will invest now in a Gibson….

    • @doglover31418
      @doglover31418 ปีที่แล้ว

      The CEO is the Martin....

    • @tenniswilliam
      @tenniswilliam ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a D35 and a Gibson Blues King which is L00 model. They are drastically different and sound very different. Of course the D35 is a dreadnaught so bigger sound and bigger body. The Blues King gives you a 30s type of sound very old school. Martins are beautiful guitars but delicate and highly affected by condition of temperature and humidity. I need to keep the D35 most of the time in the case. The Blues King sits on the couch as it is more durable. I would say the D35 is elegant and the Blues King is fun.

  • @P3photo
    @P3photo 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m in the market for a Gibson LG-2 when I ran across this video. To me the Gibson sounds like it has a blanket wrapped around it.

  • @markstaggs7342
    @markstaggs7342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to go with the Gibson,Martin is not bad but I lean more to the Gibson sound,Martin D-28 is the only Martin guitar that I've ever really liked and I've owned Twelve different Martins guitars including a D-45,I own eight Taylor guitars and that's my favorite out of all my guitars,My Martin and others I like but Taylor in my opinion is my love of acoustic guitars.

  • @gui-texzan7477
    @gui-texzan7477 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love historic Gibson models, but believe this Martin CEO 7 sounds amazing.✌️

  • @jazzcritter
    @jazzcritter ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m no expert but I would like to know the thickness of the tops, my guess is that the Gibson top is slightly thicker. I prefer that because over time it will have less belly bulge and will open up nicely, nothing wrong with either one but I prefer the woody sound of the Gibson

    • @KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt
      @KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt ปีที่แล้ว

      Or course its a matter of preference!
      The bottom line
      isn't Gibson vs Martin
      It's how does a Hummingbird sound
      with a D-18- or D-28
      The least expensive Martin X series has great sound quality
      even as a laminate
      What is debatable is why get a loan from the bank to own a Gibson or a Martin

  • @johanneskoch6842
    @johanneskoch6842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic playing with so much soul. Guitars are great too :-)

  • @Jeff-mn7cl
    @Jeff-mn7cl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I typically lean towards Taylor through the years. However, the Martin CEO 7 is my favorite guitar. It helped squelch GAS.

  • @simpleone1989
    @simpleone1989 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Gibson sounds like what I'd expect a vintage small body guitar to sound like. The Martin sounds louder and has more low end. I think I prefer the Gibson.

  • @seancostello7608
    @seancostello7608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martin has more punch, but the Gibson is much more evenly balanced and the high end is much nicer.

  • @littlebits4559
    @littlebits4559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gibson sounds beautiful but I love the Martin. Beautiful demo.

  • @larryloebig6617
    @larryloebig6617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the specs on the necks? Are they both mod V?

  • @romanroman3357
    @romanroman3357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Piękne gitary ! Myślałem o Gibsonie ale przemówił do mnie Martin . Dziękuję za film !

  • @michaeleggleston4737
    @michaeleggleston4737 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys were right when you said the Gibson sound like a Gibson. My pick would be the Martin, it has better tone and volume. But the Gibson sounded good too in it's own way.

  • @thomasknapp7236
    @thomasknapp7236 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didnt expect to pick the Gibson in this face off.

  • @ままよな
    @ままよな ปีที่แล้ว

    ギターを選ぶポイントはずっと弾いていたいと思うかどうかだと思う。
    手にしないとなかなかわからないね。

  • @JohnnyRebKy
    @JohnnyRebKy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martin sounds more complex. The Gibson sounds like grandpas front porch ( and that’s a good thing ).

  • @francescroig2446
    @francescroig2446 ปีที่แล้ว

    (For my taste), Gibson's sound has more "elf". Matin sounds wonderful but It seems like it's a little colder..

  • @patricklundquist9869
    @patricklundquist9869 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a solo picker, I am drawn to the Martin. I can hear, however, that it would be much easier to sing over the Gibson.

  • @BrianWMay
    @BrianWMay ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems to me that Gibson folk prefer the Gibson and Martin folk, the Martin. I have the CEO-7 now and am deeply happy with it.
    Quite frankly, I don't think you can make a mistake, both are stunning, beautiful guitars. Thanks for the opportunity to listen to both.

  • @cutaway2906
    @cutaway2906 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Night and day. Martin is very clearly the superior sound.

  • @Chance-ry1hq
    @Chance-ry1hq ปีที่แล้ว

    Both of these guitars sound better picked than strummed. Unless you are a finger picker I would buy either.

  • @cielo-soule
    @cielo-soule ปีที่แล้ว

    Martin = articulate, snappy, clear upper mids
    Gibson = blended, warm, restrained mids

    • @KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt
      @KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt ปีที่แล้ว

      Owning a Martin X series Yes- full body laminate isn't a disappointment
      ( just say'n )
      We can be proud to own a Martin without
      getting a loan

  • @houpts
    @houpts ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought I would like Gibson better, but the Martin made me cry

  • @stevereichl9813
    @stevereichl9813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Martin for me

  • @billp5656
    @billp5656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martin all the way

  • @kvcl123
    @kvcl123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gibon tone and notes are more authoritative and distinguishable, gibson tone is pleasing to the ear

  • @aaronlarsen7447
    @aaronlarsen7447 ปีที่แล้ว

    I preferred the Gibson. The Martin was clearer, but more sterile. Prefer the look of the Martin, but the Gibson sounded like home to me.

  • @tomytomy.
    @tomytomy. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a Martin guy and it’s weird for me to say this, but it liked the Gibson better in this one.

  • @stairwaytoheaven413
    @stairwaytoheaven413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martin.

  • @Iamnickdude09
    @Iamnickdude09 ปีที่แล้ว

    Martin all day

  • @Dave4291
    @Dave4291 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both nice but the CEO7 is so responsive, always hated the name though, too corporate

  • @petertownshed884
    @petertownshed884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MARTIN.

  • @Richard_Lush
    @Richard_Lush 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gibson just has a truly unique sound. To me the Martin has almost a boutique sound. Subdued.

  • @CurtisMGalla
    @CurtisMGalla ปีที่แล้ว

    Bigger fuller sound from Martin...

  • @elabuelo9503
    @elabuelo9503 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Martin

  • @mpa1931
    @mpa1931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Martin sounded nicer on the strumming, Gibson sounded nicer on the finger picking.

  • @alfredgschweng6216
    @alfredgschweng6216 ปีที่แล้ว

    Martin better in Picking, Gibson better in Strumming.

  • @daciuk8
    @daciuk8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great demo love them both but sway towards the Gibson👍🇬🇧👍

  • @leomelotattoo989
    @leomelotattoo989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Martin all the way, but Gibson guitars are prettier!

  • @scottstambaugh8473
    @scottstambaugh8473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gibson.

  • @JP-gt8qr
    @JP-gt8qr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quality control on Martin guitars has been always spot on but Gibson, oh man, I don't know what they're up to but they really need to get their shits together, horrible horrible quality control. played 8 Martins and 8 Gibson acoustics at guitar center and all Martins sounded absolutely amazing with unstoppable sustain but 7 out of 8 Gibsons were completely dead. Also their finishes and fret jobs are just AWEFUL.. Gibson, stop increasing the price so often, time to start increasing the quality of your guitars. PLEASE~

    • @maraviyoso8473
      @maraviyoso8473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, another Gibson hater 🙄

  • @vanomaden
    @vanomaden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No question really. The Martin wins this comparison by a mile and a half.

  • @JTXO705
    @JTXO705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gib

  • @juana1483
    @juana1483 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Martin
    Don't love Guitar Center... at all. Lying thieves

  • @williamhole1914
    @williamhole1914 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For fingerpicking, Gibson is a no-go - The nut width is only 43.7mm - While Martin is 44.5mm

  • @michaelb7498
    @michaelb7498 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I mean it's not even a competition. Sounds like the L-00 is striving to sound like the CEO 7. Anyway, rumor has it the CEO-7 is one of the best acoustics ever made.

  • @auramac
    @auramac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Martin.