Thanks, Ray! I love that Larrivee so much, I bought another one from them. I need to make a new video soon, so maybe I will show it then. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
I should really do another video of the Larrivee; now that I put .10's on it, it really opened it up!! It sounds incredible now, much different than when I recorded this video. My buddy leant it to me (and I let him borrow one of my Martin D15's), but I have since purchased it from him. When I recorded this video, it was strung with .12's, which really inhibit the sound. I will have to do a video on just the Larrivee... Thanks so much!! 🐰❤️🙏
My om 05 1999..12s on it..sounds sonic.nice comprison..I got a cort mahogany latest model 500$ super lite bare bones...but for a low price it works well.
nylonsteel I love that Larrivee. It’s my go-to for songwriting. I put some lighter gage strings on it since this video. I have a song “Faith” you can hear the Larrivee in action! lol Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! 🐰❤️🙏🤝🎸✌️
@@cliveclive54 Hey man!! Thanks for the sub!! ❤🐰🙏 I think once I have 100 subs, I can get a custom URL. I had to have my friends look me up doing a channel search. I'm not sure how the search works, but I'm just guessing that once I have a custom URL that it'll be easier to search for me. I could be wrong, but I hope not lol.
Ah! Thank you so much! I try to get the guitars to “bloom” and make a point to get some of the overtones. I like the sounds of the woods, so when I test out a guitar for the first time, these are the kinds of things I will play. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! 🐰❤️🙏🎅🎄✨🎸🎶🤝✌️
Hey CJay!! Happy New Year! I'm so glad you stopped by, I love hearing from you! My next video will be another original, I'm hoping to finish it by next weekend. I'll post more guitar stuff though, I have a lot to share!! ❤🐰🙏🎶
Jack the Rabbit hey!! I’m always glad to watch!! Over the holidays I’ve been on vacation so I haven’t been able to get on and do music like I normally can. But I got home late last night so I’m back!! Can’t wait for another original I’m so excited to hear it!!! ❤️
Awesome, thank you so much for checking it out and leaving a nice comment! I really appreciate your support!! They are all great guitars! I hope you find a Martin you like!!🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️
Sir..gud day..do you have guitar that has a low price? I mean even if it's a used one or one of your pre loved guitar... probably a Cort..I've been wanting to own one of these guitar
Fascinating demo done extremely well. I almost didn't click on it, as on paper, I have "superior guitars" from Martin and Larrivee. I clicked anyway, and listened on my laptop. At first, I discounted the Cort as too thin sounding, I really liked the Larrivee (I always do) and though I am a Spruce topped Martin guy, I preferred the OM-15 above the other two. Then, I decided to listen again a few times through high quality earphones. Wow, what a difference. Now, I am shocked at the projection, clarity and tone of the Cort. The Larrivee just sounds great as they always sound. The Martin has that Martin richness, but I find it to be more of a niche guitar. I prefer each guitar for different applications. As a match for my vocals, the Martin wins, hands down. As a recording or fingerstyle solo guitar, I'd hate to live on the difference between the Larrivee and the Cort. As a 30 year fanboy of Martin and Larrivee, I never thought I'd say that. I don't even know what Corts cost, but I know Larrivees are among the best bang for the buck acoustics available.
Hey, thanks, man. You must have a really nice collection! I still love the Larrivee, and have since sold the Martin, but still have the Cort! There was something about the Cort guitars (their “Gold series” particularly) that I thought was kinda special the first time I played it. The fit and finish is as good as any Martin I have played, and it sounded really nice in my room. I “replaced” the OOO15 Martin with a Yairi FYM66HD...a much nicer instrument, all around. I thought the Martin sounded the “woodiest”, but also more “dead” and “thumpy” sounding. I like my guitars to feel more lively and be more responsive than the Martin was. The Cort definitely comes to life, and almost plays itself. The Martin gave more of a fight, even though it wasn’t hard to play at all. You’re right about the different applications. The Cort ran about a third of the price of what the Larrivee and the Martin cost. It is really a beautiful instrument, and punches above its weight class. Thanks for the comments, and for watching! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I have better guitars than I deserve. I am primarily a songwriter and a mediocre player. My Holy Grail keeper is my Martin OM-42, which is nothing like your 15. Your 15 reminds me of my 000-17 SM, though it is a Spruce top model. Probably my best guitar for my vocals is a custom D-35, but dreads have become very difficult for me to play due to shoulder issues. You make yours sound better than I do mine. Thanks again. Interesting review.
🤣 I've been playing since I was 4, so from my perspective, I feel like I should be a lot better than I am, lol! Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate the comment! 🐰🙏💜🎸🎶🤝✌
I pick the Larrivee. Not based on the sound comparison you just played. Just based on pure bias! I just love Larrivee guitars :-) Don't own one but I played multiple models. Thanks for sharing.
They are really great guitars, plus, I liked it so much that I bought that one off my buddy lol!! 🐰❤️🙏✌️Thank you so much!! You are very kind, indeed!!
Some folks do that like Pete Thorn he makes everything sound amazing JackDrabbit is great talent. Hope you are doing well & playing everyday i've been playing a Gretsch that looks like Malcolm's guitar dude Gretsch is a another monster I see why Mal used them. I might turn from Metal Head to Rockabilly haha
Watchman4u lol...I like Pete Thorn’s music a lot. He’s an incredible player! I had a friend who played a Gretsch duo jet...it was killer! I loved the sounds that came from that instrument. I haven’t played many other guitars by Gretsch. I try to practice every day for at least one hour. 🐰❤️🙏
@@patrickwoods8570 Oh, nice! I wanted a Gold Edge so badly but just never pulled the trigger, because I had the others. I actually sold the D6 I had, just because Dreds are too large for my liking, but it sounded great! I wonder if the cutaway makes any difference…? Thanks for sharing! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶✌️
That Cort is a killer, I think that Cort should work on their publicity since their guitars quality is amazing; for it’s price, you’re getting more than what you paid for. I own a Cort NDX50 NAT and in my experience sounds like a $1200 Taylor !
Thanks for checking it out! I agree with you about them sounding like a much more expensive guitar! I am not sure why I don’t hear more about Cort, but they sure do make really nice guitars for not a lot of money. I also have an NDX Baritone, and I like the way it sounds a lot. 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Cort makes a lot of guitars for other companies that don't want competition in the American market, that may have to do with their lack of advertising in the USA. They are VERY popular in Asia and other places like Russia.
Thank you, Nathan! The Cort is a great guitar. I know many musicians around the globe can't get a Martin or similar, but they can find and afford the Cort. Here is the USA, I am blessed to be able to try all kinds of guitar brands. I love my Martins, too, of course.🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎵✌️
The Larravee sounds brighter and crisper...also a little more sustain ...also the bass sounds richer...They all sound pretty great ...but the Larravee is awesome!
Hey Kinney! Thanks for watching and for the comment! I do love my Larrivee guitars! I have another one that I need to make a video about... Hope you stick around to see it! peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Without question, the Cort has an extra sonic dimension and more sustain, probably helped by the torrified top. Proves never to judge by the headstock. How they feel to play is another matter. If it felt right, I'd buy the Cort. Thanks for the demo.
Hello! Yeah, the Cort is a really beautiful instrument. It feels great in the hand, as the finish work is very nice. They paid a lot of attention to the details of the Cort, and it looks, sounds, and feels like a much higher priced boutique instrument. The only reason I did these Cort videos is because I couldn’t believe how good they are, and wanted to share my experience with others. I bought all my Cort guitars sight unseen, and online. If you have the chance to try one, do it...I am positive that you will be really surprised, like I was. Thank you so much for the comment! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
The Larrivee sounded the most balanced. It was probably MOH and no gloss finish. Your Cort was my 2nd favorite but takes first place for looks. Nice playing too.
I actually sold the Martin a while ago, but the Larrivee is my main guitar for songwriting. That is one incredible instrument, and I got a smoking good deal on it. The Cort is awesome, too, but in a different way. I still have the Cort, and that one is staying for awhile too, lol! Thanks for watching, and for the nice compliment! Have a great weekend! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Nice comparison, Jack! They each have their place as 000's. I almost bought a triple 0, Vintage Martin Eric Clapton edition. I kept going back and forth until I just couldn't help getting a vintage HD-28V Martin. I'm very happy with it, and a 000 will somehow enter my collection down the road. For the money, and quality, I do like the Cort you have. I played a Larivee years ago and they make a great guitar in their own right. I also have a Taylor 214, from 2002. It's when the 214 had solid back & sides. Projection and tone is insane. Cheers brother.
Hey, James! Thanks so much for the awesome comment, and for checking out my channel! You have some seriously great guitars at your house, hahaha! The Larrivee is my favorite of all the instruments I own. I didn’t bond with it right away, but now I absolutely cannot part with it. I have never owned a Taylor, but I do have a GS mini “copy”, made by Harley Benton, which I use for the beach and campfires. It’s a pretty cool little guitar, even though it’s all laminate. That all solid wood 214 must sound great! Thanks again for watching, and peace! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Even though we don't have those awesome guitars and we cant play those nice chords the way you do, but at least your generous enough, playing and comparing guitars, helping us to choose & save for our next future guitar. Appreciate what you do. keep it up 👍🏻
@@JackTheRabbitMusic after looking at the prices...i might have to bump the cort to #1, lol. really impressive guitar for the price. i'm a beginner player. looking to get a better guitar after I get a year under my belt. have my eye on the cort gold a6.
Nice! The price:value ratio is off the charts for these Corts. You get way more guitar for the money (relative to the other brands), and it’s just an insane value. The A6 is a great instrument for live use, as well as just playing on the couch at home. My A8 is my main stage guitar; the FlexBlend Fishman pickup is just awesome! I hope you’re able to snag one! 🐰✌️
Hey, great comparison. Do you know how the Larrivee compares to the Martin when played with a thumb-pick? I mostly play boom-chick Tommy Emmanuel style and Larrivee is half the price of the Martin where I live but I can't try them out cause all the stores are closed.
Hey dude, thanks for checking out the video; I appreciate the comment, too! I don't play with a thumb pick, or nails even, but I do have thumb picks here. What I can say is that I keep the Martin around JUST for recordings. It's really not a lively instrument in the room, and it's probably my least favorite to play. It would probably be ideal as a thumb picker, because the bass sounds very muted, but colorful. It doesn't have a lot of overtones or harmonics. The Larrivee can be hit a bit harder, has more headroom, and just responds "better" to the way I play. With a thumb pick, the Larrivee will produce more overtones than the 00015. I think you'd be happy with either instrument for your style, but if you can get one that's considerably less than the other in price, I would get the "cheaper" one. I personally gravitate towards the Larrivee as my main songwriting guitar. I haven't picked up the 00015 in months, because I haven't been recording much lately, and I really don't get as much pleasure from just sitting and playing it as I do from my other guitars. That's a long way to say that I would go with the Larrivee, lol! The sound, the flat radius of the fretboard, the quality of the craftsmanship, the wider nut, and overall setup of the Larrivee, IMHO, kills the Martin. 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
hey Ed, thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! The Flexblend is actually not a bad system at all. I have guitars with really good pickup systems (L.R Baggs Anthem, Cole Clark 3 way system), and the flexblend can absolutely hold its own. It's pretty easy to dial in a great plugged in tone. If I'm playing live, I always run all my guitars through an external preamp/vocal processor (BOSS VE-8), since I sing while I play. The A6 would be a great guitar for the stage. I tell people who like Taylor guitars to try these Cort A6/8's, because the pickup is better than Taylor pickups (IMHO), and the sound somewhat resembles a Taylor (It's closer in sound to a Taylor than it is to a Martin). I'll do a plugged in "shootout" once I get my studio space all set; I hope you'll stick around to watch that video! I'll be comparing L.R Baggs/Cole Clark/Flexblend, so you'll be able to hear them all, in isolation and in a mix. Thanks again for checking out the video! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
I second that comment! I have a Cole Clark and an A6 and while the Cole Clark pickup and preamp is on another level, the A6 sounds wonderful for fingerstyle plugged in and is far more comfortable to play. It's an absolute winner for the price!
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I'd love to hear your opinion on the Boss VE-8 for solo performing, I am very close to purchasing one to go along with my Cole Clark and A6. Cheers.
@@JackTheRabbitMusic thanks for the detailed response. Will defo take advise onboard before i make final desicion. Are there any guitars in the same price range as the A6 which can be compared, i have watched a few demos of the orangewood guitars that sound and look great, have you played any of their range? Channel subbed also good luck for the future👍
Hey Greg! Sorry, I am just going through all my missed comments now. I haven’t been getting notifications from comments of comments haha! Anyway, I will do a video with the VE-8, if you’re interested? I love it. I had a T.C Electronics rack unit (forgot what it’s called, but it’s like a voice live processor), but I preferred the VE-8 effects over the T.C.
I love my Larrivee! It’s the very last guitar I would ever think about selling. They really are amazing instruments. I don’t know many people who own one of these. They made a few different variations; mine is the all solid wood back and sides, with the flame maple binding. Some were made with plastic binding, and some have laminated backs and sides. It’s great to meet a fellow Larrivee lover! Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I'll have to check the binding on mine. I love mine so much I just ordered an OM-05 which I'll be getting tomorrow. Similar woods but blinged up a bit. Mahogany/sapele for the win... And I'm even thinking about a Larrivee parlour at some point. I am a complete fanboy.. take care and keep playing that thing!
Cannot argue with that. I have a few high dollar Martins with which I will never part, but bang for buck, a Larry cannot be beaten. I have a Martin OM-42 that is my Holy Grail, but my Larrivee isn't as far behind it as the price tags would suggest. Cannot place a price on tone.
They all sound great Jack the Rabbit...the Martin had a nice deep bottom end and punchy midrange I liked over the Curt and the Larrivee...but for the money...that Cort is a winner winner chicken dinner all night long!! Awesome playing as always! 😎🎸🐦🤘
@@joehervey84 Awesome. Glad to know the sound is where I need it to be. I was trying to simplify my setup to just use my iPad for these videos, unless I need to go into the studio for something. I actually hate plugging stuff in...that's why I don't play my amps LMAO😂✌
Thanks for this honest comparison! I very much like the Cort, but the Martin sounds so dark and warm with sparkling highs, my sigma D15 sounds a little bit like this martin as it has similar genes.
Hello, Oliver! Thanks so much for the comment, and for watching my little demo! You're so right about that Martin sounding dark and warm. The Larrivee is actually somewhat in-between the Cort and the Martin. I've since sold all of my Martin guitars, but still have the Larrivee & the Cort (the Larrivee will be buried with me, lol). Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Hey Vince! Thanks for checking it out! I recorded this one just on my iPad, but I'm glad the sound came across alright. These kinda videos are really fun to do! I hope you're doing well! I'll see you tonight when you go live! 🐰💜🙏🤝🎸🎶
Beautiful playing and all Guitars are very good sounding. For me it´s probably 1. Larrivee, 2. Martin, 3. Cort but honestly... they all sound good and are worth the playing :)
Loving your vids! Really liked all 3 of them, but price/value ratio, the Cort guitar appears to be the best. Never played a Cort before, and would like to buy online either the Gold A6 & Gold A8. Have you tried both? Which is better? Not much price difference, and most vids on youtube with Cort have the A6, have not been able to find with A8. Cheers!
Hello, and thank you so much! These Cort Gold guitars are pretty amazing. I haven’t tried the A6, but I do own the A8. I have a few vids with the A8 on my channel, if you want to hear it...it’s my main “stage” guitar. I can highly recommend the A8, but I am sure the A6 is really sweet as well. I got the A8 because I already had the D6 and the O6, and wanted something a bit different; I don’t own any other guitars with Pao Ferro back and sides. Anyway, I show the A8 in a few vids: one is in the Myrtlewood guitar video, and the other is comparing the three Gold series guitars I own. I actually don’t know of any other TH-cam folks who show off the A8, which is why I made the videos to begin with. These guitars are better than anything else in their price range, IMHO. I haven’t played anything under $1000.00USD that comes close to the value of the Corts. Thanks again for watching, and for the great comment! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
Mehul Pandit hey there, thanks for checking it out! So the Gold series I theirs flagship, yes, but the A6 and A8 are the ones that have electronics. They are the most expensive of the Gold series. I own an A8, and they are awesome! It has a built in condenser mic as well as an under saddle piezo pickup. You can blend the two together to get really nice, organic, plugged in acoustic sounds. 🐰🤘🎸
Love your playing man. None of these sounded bad! To my ears, the Larrivee had the most well rounded tone. The highs were crisp, the lows were nice and boomy and the mids sat very well. The Martin is very mid focused which sounded great, but the lows were a little lacking IMHO. The Cort was very similar to the Martin, in the mids being focused forward with nice highs, but the lows get a little lost. Again, none of them bad! But the Larrivee takes it for me!
Aw, man, thanks Dave!! I like them all; can't really pick a favorite lol. I think it's amazing that the Cort comes so close at 1/3 the price of the others...crazy. Great to see you, man! Glad you enjoyed my little shootout! 🐰🙏❤ Thanks again!
I'm so glad I found this video! Think it has helped me make my mind up on the Cort. I feel like it's amazing value for money and keeps up well compared to the pricier models. My only concern, from a personally perspective, is the neck. Would you say it's slender or chunky? I'm struggling to play my dread these days because my hands are suffering. Do you think the Cort would be okay for me or is it still quite chunky? How does it compare to your others?
Thank you so much, Emma! Yeah, Cort makes some really great guitars! I'm gonna be doing a demo of all three of my Gold Series acoustics soon, because folks have been asking to compare them. I play the Martin dreadnoughts all the time, and the Cort necks are just slightly thinner. Cort has a 1.75" nut, which I prefer since I mostly play fingerstyle. If you are used to a narrower nut width, you may find it takes a little getting used to, but if you're playing a dreadnought now, it shouldn't be a big issue for you. The frets are outstanding...the best fretwork I've got on any guitar. I love the necks because they have a satin finish and are super comfortable to me. I would say somewhere in between a Martin and a Taylor. I hope that helps! 🐰❤🙏🎸🎵
@@JackTheRabbitMusic super helpful. Seriously, thanks you! I have subscribed so I will look forward to seeing your review of all three Corts. Are they all gloss or did you get a satin, too? What do you think of the two finishes? I haven't seen or played one in person but I have an X6 from when I was 14 and I love it. Definitely have a soft spot for the brand. The nut width sounds perfect, but what is the shape of the back of the neck like, if that makes sense? Is it really rounded and curvy or quite slender? And are the strings decent that came with it or did you swap them out? (I'm sorry for all the questions! There is hardly any information about these guitars out there, even directly from Cort.)
Emma Bray Oh, thank you so much!! It’s more like a nice C shape. It’s not chunky, but not too thin, either. The three Cort gold acoustics I have here are the O6, D6, and the A8. They are all gloss finishes, and are beautiful. I have a baritone (Cort NdX) which is a satin finish, and that finish is very nice! The A8 has Pao Ferro back and sides, while the others have mahogany. I love the torrefied tops on these Gold series acoustics. They really open up the sound. I changed the strings, because I like Elixir coated strings, but the ones it comes with are really good strings. You do not have to do anything to it, all 3 of them came out of the shipping box already set up and ready to play! The tuners are great, as well. 🐰🌸✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic dude, I just ordered one!!! Should be with me within two weeks (damn covid-19 delays!) Cannot wait!!! Purchase largely based off of this comparison to two much more high-end guitars. So thanks again, I really appreciate it and your should keep up with the content! xxx
@Emma Bray Aw, thanks so much Emma!! That means so much to me! I know you'll fall in love with these guitars. When you do get it, look at the feet ends...you will not see any better fretwork on another guitar. I have a Cole Clark angel 2, costs about 5x the price of the Cort...and the Cort has better fret dressing. Lol...amazing stuff. Thank you so much! 🐰❤🙏❤
Hello Jack, what an amazing guitar play style you have. Really nice, i like it. Cort seems a little more bright than the other but it might also came from the strings. Do you have the same strings on the 3 guitar. What strings do you use ? Thanks
Hello! Thank you so much for checking it out! I had 13’s on the Larrivee. My buddy let me borrow it and that was what he had on it. I believe he said they were just plain old Ernie Ball or D’Addario strings...nothing fancy. I have since bought the guitar from him, and it now has Dean Markley Blue Steel 10’s. The Cort and the Martin both had Elixir phosphor bronze nanoweb 12’s. The Cort is slightly brighter, but it’s really well balanced and has a surprisingly good low end response. The fretwork on the Cort is superior to anything you will ever see in that price point. At basically 1/3 the price of the Martin or Larrivee, the Cort can hold up very well. I still have my 3 Cort gold series guitars, and I still love them. I am going to do another comparison between the Grand Auditorium size guitars I have: the Cort Gold A8 vs Cole Clark Angel 2 vs USA Breedlove Legacy...It should be an interesting one! Thanks again for checking out my little demo! I hope this helps! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic hello. Thank you. Explanation you give helps a lot. I'm huge fan of Cort. It was my first acoustic guitare and I still have it. I haven't played guitare for about 10 years. I want a guitar easier to play than my dreadnought. I'm considering to buy a smaller one like an orchestra model. Your video really helps to make my choice. Very curious to watch your next video of your auditorium guitar (I tought that auditorium and orchestra model were kind of the same model so I'm interesting to understand the difference )
Hello again, Alexandre! The difference is the Auditorium size is much larger than the OM or 000 styles. I prefer the OM size for most things, but the Grand Auditorium would be better for someone who does more strumming. It has lower bass tones, due to increased lower bout size. I will do a comparison very soon! I hope you stick around to see! Thank you, again!! 🐰❤️🤝✌️
Hey, thanks so much for the nice comment! My buddy lent me the larrivee for this demo, but I wound up buying it from him after this lol! It had 13's on it in this video, but after I changed to 10's, and it really opened up the sound. My buddy had put the 13's on it (I hate thick strings). I have a song I wrote on my channel called "Faith" where I play this guitar mic'd with a warm audio wa87 condenser mic, if you wanna hear it with the 10's on it. 🐰🙏❤️🤝🎸🎶✌️
Great question! I have never played an Orangewood, but if they would like to send me one, I would try it out against the Martin! Haha! Thanks so much for checking it out! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎵✨🤝✌️
Hey, Peter! Thank you so much! I'm not sure if I could pick just one of these guitars to keep...that's a tough decision! Haha! I play the Larrivee the most, because I love the compound radius fretboard - it's very flat, almost like my classical guitar. They all sound sweet, though. 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
So, now we are talking on your channel...👍 good comparisons. You told me your pick between the cort line, (06), but have you had the opportunity to play the taylor 312ce, or 314ce? If you were to have choice between a taylor, Martin, cort, and Gibson, what would you pick? That would be a good video. I like the Taylor's and find the cort golds to be just as good but lots cheaper.
8FunGuy8 I actually have not played the Taylor, but I would assume it would be similar to the Cort, just because I know that Taylor has a brighter tone than Martin or Larrivee. If I had to choose between all the brands you listed, I would probably go with Martin. I love my Corts, but there is something about the woody sound of a Martin that just gets me every time lol!!🐰🤘
I enjoyed your video thanks. Right now I am trying to figure out whether to buy a Martin OM-18 or a Larrivee OM-40. Both are spruce tops with mahogany back and sides. I believe the OM-2 you are playing in this clip is also spruce with mahogany. The Larrivee costs about half the price of the Martin. I have a Martin D35 that I love, but I don’t own an OM and I don’t own a Larrivee. One major problem that I have is that there is no where local for me to play a Larrivee. Do you think the Martin is twice as good as the Larrivee?
Hello, and thanks so much for checking out the video! You are correct in saying my OM-02 is solid spruce over solid mahogany. I sold all of my Nazareth, PA built Martin guitars about a year after making this video. I will never own another Martin again (unless it’s an investment guitar), for a few reasons: 1.Martin never tap tunes the tops and backs of their instruments, so it’s just the luck of the draw to find a “great one”. 2. A large part of the cost of a Martin is the, “Martin”, logo on the headstock. You pay a high premium to get the Martin name, and I’m a player, not a collector. I sold the 000-15M I played in this video, and I “replaced” it with an Alvarez-Yairi FYM66HD. The Yairi and the Larrivee are now my main recording/daily player instruments now. I use my Cort Gold A8 and my Cort NDX Baritone for live performances. Anyway, to answer your question - No, I do not think that the Martin is twice as good as the Larrivee, but I do believe the Larrivee is twice as good (sounding/playability) as the Martin. Thanks again for the comment and for watching. I hope this helps you decide. Whatever you choose to do, I hope it brings you joy. Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@dietersdawgs that might be taking it too far lol. I own three Martins...a D35 and two sinker mahogany customs with Adirondack tops... one is an OM18 and the other is a 0000 12 Fret and with good setups they are phenomenal. I absolutely love them. Now, I did drop a huge chunk of change on the sinkers. Which model of the Larrivee should I be looking at if I want a Spruce/Rosewood configuration?
@@smflyboy Depends on the body style you want. My Larrivee is a dreadnought cutaway with a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Sounds great and is a canon. Not sure if i have it here right now ( I have limited space and 28 guitars it may be in storage ) but if it's here I'll pull it out and post a short video on my channel ) I'm pretty sure they offer a rosewood model in every body style.. In my experience a lot of Martin owners ( as well as taylor ) are nigh impossible to discuss anything other than what they have. Just being honest.
Sorry, I don’t have any tabs...I just play parts and pieces of my original songs in these demos, and just have the music in my head, lol! Thanks for checking it out! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
Hey Tom! I think I had Elixir Nanoweb .11's on the Cort...I use them pretty much across the board for most of my guitars. I love the slick feel. Any time I use other strings, I feel my playing is inhibited by the friction. Thanks so much for watching, and for the comment!! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
I really appreciate that, thank you so much!! It's great to get feedback from other players, because I don't meet any musicians in my real life. Thank you!
Yeah, Mike, that Cort is a very special guitar. It sounds so sweet and delicate in person. The Martin is great for solo guitar recordings, and especially old time finger picked blues. The Cort is 1/3 the price of the other two!! Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment!! 🐰🙏❤
CGS Hahaha...I have been telling my friends about these Cort guitars for a while, but until you play one, and hear one, it sounds like I am just tooting my fan-boy horn! 😂 I also have a Cort Gold D6 (drednaught) and a Cort Gold A8 (grand concert). I plan to do a video comparing the three Cort acoustics against one another. I think people will be surprised. There is not much info on these, and I see very little reviews on here about them.
@@zeddlee6121 hello! It really depends on what you need it for. My favorite is the O6, because I like to sing. The D6 and A8 have better low end and sparkle, but the O6 has that mid-range frequency that is great for fingerstyle and playing while singing. I hope that helps! 🐰❤🙏🎸🎵
Nice review. Well done. I suspect there's also an importance here that each of these three guitars are relative to price. I thought the Cort was 1st, Larivee 2nd, and Martin a distant 3rd as to full tonality, transparency and frequency range. So for the shopper looking at particularly this price range, it's a worthy comparison. That said, if we took the gloves off, and the Martin was a 000-28, or 000-28V, and the Larivee brought their top triple O, as would Cort, the results would be easily the opposite. The Martin triple O-28V, the Larivee, then the Cort. Remember, those highest end Martin, and Larivee versions have a greater edge in wood selection, hands on tuning of the soundboard, greatest care of neck to body joining, etc. Least we not forget at a steeper price. Taylor, resides near the Larivee. These are all beautiful guitars though. Of these three shown, and only these three, I might choose the Larivee as it would likely season best with age. Lastly, keep in mind it's wood, and wood of even the same type, and price, even model, vary some. Whatever you choose, make sure it is set up very well, and learn to do that yourselves. Cheers!
thanks James! I've never played a Martin OOO-28 before. I'm sure they're one of the best! I love the Larrivee; It's been my #1 songwriting guitar since I bought it from my buddy. I didn't like it in this video, because my friend had .13's on it, which was choking out the top. I have .11's on it now, and it sings! I still have all 3 of these. The Cort comes in at $500.00 US. It's a pretty sweet guitar for that kinda money. I figured since I own these, why not do a little video? Lol! I had no idea this was going to get as many views as it has, but it's been really cool hearing from everyone. I really appreciate the comment, and I hope it will resonate with people looking to buy a new instrument! Thank you so much for checking out my video! My main deal is writing songs, but I love sharing my passion for these guitars! Hope you're having a great week! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Thanks Jack. I also write and play all instruments. Feel free to check out my stuff. Both LP's "Amber & Blue", and "Reasonable Approach" available on Spotify, Apple Music. ITunes, Amazon, Google play, and all major distribution. Simply search for "James Conrad Tucker" all songs copyright. You can also give a listen at Bandcamp for my latest up and coming songs. jamesconradtucker.bandcamp.com Stay well!
Hey Brett! Honestly, I like the Larrivee the most. The Cort has a sound unlike either, and I find myself playing that a lot! The Cort has a bell like quality to it, and the harmonics are so sweet!! The Martin is...well...a Martin! It sounds GREAT when mic'd and recorded. I really can't choose one as a "best sound", because they are all awesome for different things. If I had to choose just one to play, I would pick the Larrivee, because of the way it feels in my hands. I like the Satin finish and it has a wider nut than the Martin does. The Cort and Larrivee have the same nut width...I prefer the 1 3/4" for the style I play. Thank you very much for the watch and the comment!! I will be doing more shootout demos soon! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
It's interesting that none of the guitars are better or worse than the other. They're just difference from each other. As a producer I'm always collecting and cataloging different sounding instruments, either mine or associates/colleagues, for sonic purposes so I can get the mix to be full. Thanks for the shootout.
nice ‼️😊 I own a few Martin CS and OOO-42 and several Larrivée models , and these guitars are amazing awesome _too good for me ; soon to aquire newly discovered online Cort Gold Edge , but Cort are Not so readily available here 🇨🇦 🙂 😉
Wow, what a sweet collection you’ve got! That Cort Gold Edge will definitely hold it’s own with the rest of your instruments…they are extremely beautiful guitars. I don’t have the Edge, but I have got the A8 and the O6 (which is in this video). I sold my Cort Gold D6, but that was a great guitar, too. I love Larrivee because they are so underrated in most guitar circles. I’ve sold all 4 of my USA Martin’s, because they just take too much work to keep up- they are the most finicky of any guitar I have ever owned. I think Cort needs some more North American distributors, because they are also tough to get here in the states. I lucked out and got mine from a seller in Florida that deals with Cort. I got the, from Reverb.com. from “The Gator Tone”. I hope you can grab one of those Gold Edge guitars. I am sure you’ll love it! Thanks for watching the video, and for the great comment! 🐰💙🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@heavensgate747 Hey man! Sorry I didn’t respond last weekend, but I ended up staying an extra week in L.A. Anyhow…I measured the O6 neck width near the nut, and it’s about 3/4 of an inch thick. It gets slightly wider as it gets towards the body, and there, it is around 7/8”. I’m not sure what the mm conversion is, but I’m sure you could figure that part out. Hope it helps! Thanks again for checking out the video. ✌️
I've been playing the same $150 Fender CD-60 for 14 years. Recently I have set a $1200 limit for myself to buy a new acoustic. Having a really hard time deciding what to get. I've had my eye on the Cort Gold D8 and the Taylor 210CE... have found and played the Taylor in store but can not find the Cort in store. Has anyone here played both guitars? If so what are your opinions?
thanks so much for watching, man! I don't own any Taylor guitars. They're not my cup of tea. $1200 is a pretty nice budget for a new acoustic. The D8 will save you a lot vs the Taylor, and plays just as well. What kind of music do you play? Are you a strummer or a fingerstyle guy?🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Taylor's sound a bit tinny to me but I'm comforted by their reputation as a quality guitar. In store I kinda gravitate to the Martin's but the prices are just too high. Strummer mostly, getting into some finger picking lately.
@@regressmenot you could get into a D15 Martin for around $1200 new. Used you can find them even cheaper. I have some demos of my two D15's on my channel, if you wanna hear them. Also, check out the Yamaha L16 or LSTA with the transacoustic. They're all solid wood, torrefied Englemann Spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, and ebony fretboard and bridge. They're about $1K.
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I've considered the D15, my local shop was sold out last time I was there so I wasn't able to play it, will search for your video demo. I'll definitely check out the Yamaha's. Thanks so much.
Thanks my brother , i pay 250 for my and let me tell you this guitar is amazing sounds beautiful is all solid wood 🪵 yes i will never sale it , your sound beautiful martin and cort
I bought mine years ago, from a place in Florida. You might be able to find one on Reverb.com if you’re in the states, but if you’re in Asia or Europe, you would have to find a Cort dealer. I’m not sure if they still make these as new, but you may get lucky and find a nice used model. Sorry I can’t be of more help, but I’m not affiliated with Cort or any stores. I’m just a guy who likes to play guitar, lol! Thanks for checking out my video! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Hey man! I had a D16GT, which I have sold, but that was a great bluegrass guitar...I play it in the new video for Oh Holy Night (which is a reupload from last Christmas). I just traded one of my D15's last week, so now I am down to 2 Martin USA guitars lol! I can't play like Billy Strings or Molly Tuttle, so I figured I would just stick to what I can do hahaha! Thanks for watching, Greg! I hope you have a safe and happy holiday! 🐰❤️🙏🎅🏼🎄✨☃️🎸🎵🤝✌️
Love the Larrivee sound..however..I love the Martin best. Cort is great too. Three nice guitars. Wonder which you like best out of the three. Cort torified top gives the old time feel and sound. I like the ebony fretboard on my old Martin's.and ebon's pins. Just my opp.
Hey John! Thank you so much for watching, and taking time to comment! I really appreciate that! Hmmm...which is my favorite is a tough one. If I had to keep only one, I think the Larrivee. I find myself gravitating to that one when I write my songs. It's kinda special, and I bought it from a good friend, for a killer price. The Cort was actually comparable in price to what I paid for this Larrivee. I think that may have a little something to do with it too lol! The Martin is a Martin...not much more to say there haha! It's the one I reach for if I need an acoustic track in a production. It records extremely well, as do my D15's. Something about the natural compression and warmth of mahogany makes it a breeze to fit in a mix, or just record alone. It needs very little eq in post. I made this demo when I had no idea how to do video lol! I recorded it on my iPad with a $20 lav mic from Amazon haha! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️
Just sold my 55 Martin after 45 years.. wanted to purge and try different smaller company or custom made guitars. My father made guitars, dobros and mandolins back in his day, as a personal hobby. Cool stuff. Rock on:)
@@johnhughes3963 I'm always trying new guitars, but I have narrowed down what I really like to play over the years. I'm actually selling one of my D15's soon. I don't need 2 of basically the same guitar...one is Honduran mahogany and one is sapele. Not sure which I'll let go, but I just now purchased a Maestro acoustic. I heard my friend Jonathan Koh play one and I had to try one for myself! What's your favorite guitar that you own currently? Any recommendations for smaller builders/brands?
Larrivee makes the most amazing guitars! I absolutely love mine...it’s my favorite! OM-03 is a step up from mine, so it must sound so good! Thanks for watching! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Martin then Cort is very nice and I here the price on the 06 is not to bad considering the way its got the bone and sound is really nice far as Im concerned looks like thats what I plan on getting here a short minute thank you for doing all 3 cool
Hi! Thanks for watching! 🐰🙏 Yeah, the Cort is one special instrument. I'm not sure if I got lucky or what, but I ordered it online and I was kinda shocked when I started to play it. I still have it, and actually just put it down from playing. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment! I appreciate that! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Hey man! All these guitars had pretty much brand new strings. Elixir nanoweb 10-52’s phosphor bronze. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Hey Jack turn up your Microphone on you and my old deaf ears will be able to to hear you! Lol Beautiful instruments my friend! Thanks for the inspiring complements on MetalHead Hippies last night and the other night! You remind this old man of me when i was young my friend! Stay safe and may God bless you and yours! Peace☮✌🏻️😉✌🏻
lol Hey Dana!! I know...I started doing the vids just on my iPad, because I HONESTLY thought nobody would watch these! I had no idea what I was really doing hahaha!! I had quite a big learning curve for video. It took me a few tries before I figured out how to process video and audio together in my DAW, Reaper.Anyway, you rock, man!! MHH is a good dude, and it’s great to see everyone on Sundays there. Thank you so much for the nice comment!!! God bless!! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
It was really great to have "A Govan Thing" played again tonight on the Metal Head Hippies Show! Second before closing Jack! I'm still excited for all of us man! Be safe and May God Continue to Bless you and me and our friends and our families! Peace ol' friend ✌🏻☮️✌🏻
Hey Dana! Great to hear from you, dude! I’m back to work, and my schedule is nuts, but I’m still trying to work out that tune. I thought I had something I liked, but then I got stuck towards the ending, lol! I’ll get it, I just need to keep working on it. I want to do it justice, ya know? I hope you’re doing well, and the family is all good. I hope to be posting a new video soon, as I got some new guitars over this past year that I want to share with everyone. Thanks for checking in! It’s nice to know I’m not forgotten. 🐰🙏💙🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I’m so glad that you are ok! I’ll pray 🙏🏻 that you get the music figured out. Thanks for working on the song still and that you are still working on the song! Thanks brother Peace ✌🏻 😁🤙🏻
I did the same as others and listened again. All three are nice. I still like the Martin sound. I have listened to many Larravees and like their top- end sound. Cort nice too( esp...for the $$. The A6 nice. Martin has that special mellow sound I happen to like on that model. To each their own.. nice playing too:)
Thanks, John! Yeah, the Larrivee is a bit more balanced in the room than the others, but has a more pronounced high end than the Martin does. The Martin has that sound everyone knows, but the Cort is a bit more present in the room. The Larrivee is a much dryer sound and the Cort is more bell-like, relative to the others. I have an A8, with Pau Ferro back and sides, and I like that guitar a lot, too. A little something for everybody, I hope lol! Thanks so much for the comment!🐰❤️🙏🎸🎵🤝✌️
Larrivee is the most balanced, Cort has a crystal clear sound, every note is like a raindrop. The Martin has the deepest sound but lacks the clarity you would expect from this body type. I think a full-mahogany body is not the best choice for OM. Dreadnought D-15 is a completely different matter - full-mahogany body creates an amazing sound there
The Larrivee is still my favorite to play. It's so easy to play, almost as if it plays itself. I still own the Cort, but I sold all my Martin guitars about a year ago. The Cort is my number 2 favorite! For the price of the Cort, I was so surprised at the build quality and sound. Thanks for the comment, Andrey! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Thank you, Jack, too. I have a Cort D6. I completely agree with you - top quality workmanship. I don't know what got into me, but I sold it last week. As soon as I did it I understood I had made a mistake. But I was lucky - the next day the guy who bought it from me put it up for sale and I immediately went to buy it=). He said that he really liked the guitar, but it was not his ideal. And now I think that I would rather leave it to my children or grandchildren than sell it=)
@@andreyborehov8991 I sold my D6, but play my O6 a lot! I still have the Cort A8, as well...and that's my main stage guitar. I love the pickup system in it for live use. Great story about your D6! I'm glad you were able to buy it back! I've had a few guitars I've sold that I wished I still owned, but I'll never sell the Larrivee or that Cort O6. 👍
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I am not a professional or stage musician and I don't need many guitar. I have one acoustic, one electric and one bass guitar and I think It's more then enough for me. now I am thinking about putting a pickup (probably Seymour Duncan Mag Mic) in D6. And after that, I think I have to finally calm down and spend more time playing the guitar rather than endless exchanging guitars and guitar equipment =)
Haha! Yeah, I'm trying to get the word out about Cort. I see so many channels discussing Taylor and Martin acoustics, but rarely see any Cort videos. It's been hard for me to research these, so I thought I'd just make my own video. Thanks so much for checking it out! 🐰🙏💜🎸🎶🤝✌
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I think Cort builds a LOT of guitars for other brands and has agreed to pretty much stay out of the USA market so as to not be competition for them. Cort are really really popular in Asia.
I'm biased towards the Larrivée. I currently have a D-09 and a D-09BZ (Brazilian rosewood), and I've a fair number of other Larrivées. The Cort is also a good sounding instrument in its own way. The Martin is a bit of an outlier, since it's all mahogany. An OM-18 would be the more comparable guitar. I've played some great Martins, but I like the Larrivée neck shape better. Most importantly to me, the Larrivées are a lot more guitar for the money...
Wow...a D-09BZ?! That guitar must sound so great. I’ve never had the opportunity to play a Brazilian rosewood guitar before. The Larrivee is probably my most cherished instrument that I own...well, it’s in the top 3, anyway. You are right about the all mahogany Martin being a different animal, but I don’t own a Martin OM-18, and probably never will. Since making this video, I have sold all 4 of the USA Martin guitars that I had. I find there is a lot more to the guitar world than Martin, and I don’t drink the Martin kool-aide, lol! You’re correct in saying that Larrivee is a lot more guitar for the money. I also feel that way about both my Yairi, and my Yamaha guitars. Martin is great for collecting, but the others are amazing for players. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! Have an awesome day! Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Thanks for the reply. The D-09BZ is a very special guitar. It's a 2010 model that I bought used in the fall of 2014. I had a major medical issue and surgery. I bought the guitar as a treat to my self for getting through the first part of my recovery. It was a deal I couldn't pass up. I got it for less than the current cost of a new Martin HD-28. Larrivees are very underrated, and a lot of guitar for the money when compared to Martin, Taylor or Gibson. In the past I've also owned a D-03r, L-03 and an SD-60. I regret selling the D-03r. I've also played a lot of Larrivees at Dave's Guitar in LaCrosse, WI and Spruce Tree Music in Madison. The brand is very consistent from guitar to guitar. I don't think I've ever played one that was a dog. The Larrivees I've played have all been very good to excellent. I can't say the same for Martin or Gibson! By the way, I should have mentioned it in my first comment. Very nice job on the fingerstyle tune you played!
@@markvonwisco7369 That is a great story! I totally agree, Larrivee makes amazing instruments, and I have never played a dog. Thanks for the kind words about the tune, too! I really appreciate the support! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
The Larrivee has the deepest bottom end, with moderate highs,, the Martin has nice crisp sparkly highs , with a moderate bottom , the Cort sounds like an entry level acoustic , very shallow... If I had to pick one,, I’ll take the Larrivee,, 😉
Oh really? the cort didn't have much bass but it sounded really good to me because the melody has a lot of clarity, it's very treble-ey. I didn't like the martin, too warm, probably because it's mahogany. As it happens, i think the cort is quite a bit cheaper than the rest, it's about 600$.
I don't play the Martin "for fun"...it's strictly for recording purposes. I actually don't like the sound of the Martin in the room, but it shines in recordings with good mics. I used my iPad for this video, if I recall correctly. 🤔 I may have had a $20 lavalier mic from Amazon plugged into the iPad though. Anyway, the Cort sounds so good in person. It definitely isn't as warm as the Larrivee, but the note separation is outstanding, and when I sing with it, it's very complimentary. If I had to rank these instruments, the Cort would be #2 to the Larrivee, but not by much!! They're very different guitars, and have very different voices. I don't agree that the Cort sounds like a beginner guitar - it definitely doesn't sound that way in person. Maybe I'll do a better recording, now that I have my studio all set up...? Thanks for watching, and for the comment! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
It’s a different sound, and I think they all sound good. The Cort was just surprising because it sounded way better than what it cost at the time, but I am fairly sure they’ve gone up by a few hundred dollars since then. I still own the Larrivee, and ai love it…actually, I got another Larrivee, which hasn’t been shown yet here on my channel. I sold the Martin, and every other Martin I’ve owned. I don’t like the way Martin guitars feel to play, but they do sound nice. My favorite is still the Larrivee, though. Thanks for watching and for the comment!! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶✌️
I agree! The Larrivee is my favorite guitar in my collection. I actually sold all 4 of my Martin guitars, but still have the Cort and the Larrivee. That Om-02 will be the last instrument I ever sell. If it were destroyed somehow, I would try to find the same model and rebuy it. You house sounds like a fun place to hangout...8 Larrivee guitars...yes please! Hahaha! Thanks for the comment! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic hahah yessir! Same here, I sold all my martin and Taylor's and got all my larivees. Still hunting a jumbo tho! It's ever elusive lol but man I wouldn't mind a Cort LE all koa, they are frigging sick and sound incredible. But I'm so stuck on larivee when money comes up its usually the choice haha. Np brother enjoy them and the life 👊👊
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Awesome review nice work!!
Zaphyr Thank you so much!! 🐰❤️🙏
You deserve a like because you don't take an hour and a half to get to the actual demonstration. Never change please.
😂 That’s awesome! Thank you very much! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Really great playing. The Larrivee was my favorite follwoed by the OM-15. The Cort sounded nice and is a beautiful instrument. Great demo!
Thanks, Ray! I love that Larrivee so much, I bought another one from them. I need to make a new video soon, so maybe I will show it then. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
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My thoughts exactly. Great overall video too!
Stunning playing. Great comparisons.
@@Jlauciusandhislady Hey! Thank you! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶✌️
All three sound fantastic, each has its character.
Thank you for the comment, and thanks for watching!
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I watched this video again, just to hear the Larrivee! What a gorgeous sounding instrument!
I should really do another video of the Larrivee; now that I put .10's on it, it really opened it up!! It sounds incredible now, much different than when I recorded this video. My buddy leant it to me (and I let him borrow one of my Martin D15's), but I have since purchased it from him. When I recorded this video, it was strung with .12's, which really inhibit the sound. I will have to do a video on just the Larrivee...
Thanks so much!! 🐰❤️🙏
My om 05 1999..12s on it..sounds sonic.nice comprison..I got a cort mahogany latest model 500$ super lite bare bones...but for a low price it works well.
Larrivee sounded the most pleasing imo
nylonsteel I love that Larrivee. It’s my go-to for songwriting. I put some lighter gage strings on it since this video. I have a song “Faith” you can hear the Larrivee in action! lol
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! 🐰❤️🙏🤝🎸✌️
Jack you're a class act young man, happy new year kiddo👏🙋✌
Thank you, my dear friend!! Happy New Year to you!!! 🙏🐰❤
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I tried to find you with a youtube search,no luck,it's me BCb,maybe a slight name change may help? I dunno \m/
@@cliveclive54 Hey man!! Thanks for the sub!! ❤🐰🙏
I think once I have 100 subs, I can get a custom URL. I had to have my friends look me up doing a channel search. I'm not sure how the search works, but I'm just guessing that once I have a custom URL that it'll be easier to search for me. I could be wrong, but I hope not lol.
Great review. Can truly hear the personalities and intricacies of each instrument. Merry Christmas and happy new year brother
Ah! Thank you so much! I try to get the guitars to “bloom” and make a point to get some of the overtones. I like the sounds of the woods, so when I test out a guitar for the first time, these are the kinds of things I will play. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! 🐰❤️🙏🎅🎄✨🎸🎶🤝✌️
I love all three, but the Martin was my favorite to listen to! Also I think the prettiest to look at 😍 I always want to see more of the guitars!
Hey CJay!! Happy New Year! I'm so glad you stopped by, I love hearing from you! My next video will be another original, I'm hoping to finish it by next weekend. I'll post more guitar stuff though, I have a lot to share!! ❤🐰🙏🎶
Jack the Rabbit hey!! I’m always glad to watch!! Over the holidays I’ve been on vacation so I haven’t been able to get on and do music like I normally can. But I got home late last night so I’m back!! Can’t wait for another original I’m so excited to hear it!!! ❤️
Jack the Rabbit and Happy New Year!!! 💗
@@chloem4283 Glad you're back safe! I hope you had a nice time on your vacation...I need one lol! I am looking forward to your next song, too!! ❤️
Great pickin! I've had a jumbo Larrivee for eighteen years and am thinking of getting a Martin. You make these all sound great.
Awesome, thank you so much for checking it out and leaving a nice comment! I really appreciate your support!! They are all great guitars! I hope you find a Martin you like!!🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️
The cort sounded the best to my ears, it is full of life and very responsive.
Ali Saleh Thank you so much! I love the Cort, for sure!! It definitely has a sparkle to it! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
I agree 👍
Martin is my dream guitar...but the Cort sounded so damn good 👍
Sir..gud day..do you have guitar that has a low price? I mean even if it's a used one or one of your pre loved guitar... probably a Cort..I've been wanting to own one of these guitar
@@anthonysison2812 Ahh, sorry I don’t have such guitar.
Fascinating demo done extremely well. I almost didn't click on it, as on paper, I have "superior guitars" from Martin and Larrivee. I clicked anyway, and listened on my laptop. At first, I discounted the Cort as too thin sounding, I really liked the Larrivee (I always do) and though I am a Spruce topped Martin guy, I preferred the OM-15 above the other two. Then, I decided to listen again a few times through high quality earphones. Wow, what a difference. Now, I am shocked at the projection, clarity and tone of the Cort. The Larrivee just sounds great as they always sound. The Martin has that Martin richness, but I find it to be more of a niche guitar. I prefer each guitar for different applications. As a match for my vocals, the Martin wins, hands down. As a recording or fingerstyle solo guitar, I'd hate to live on the difference between the Larrivee and the Cort. As a 30 year fanboy of Martin and Larrivee, I never thought I'd say that. I don't even know what Corts cost, but I know Larrivees are among the best bang for the buck acoustics available.
Hey, thanks, man. You must have a really nice collection! I still love the Larrivee, and have since sold the Martin, but still have the Cort! There was something about the Cort guitars (their “Gold series” particularly) that I thought was kinda special the first time I played it. The fit and finish is as good as any Martin I have played, and it sounded really nice in my room. I “replaced” the OOO15 Martin with a Yairi FYM66HD...a much nicer instrument, all around. I thought the Martin sounded the “woodiest”, but also more “dead” and “thumpy” sounding. I like my guitars to feel more lively and be more responsive than the Martin was. The Cort definitely comes to life, and almost plays itself. The Martin gave more of a fight, even though it wasn’t hard to play at all. You’re right about the different applications. The Cort ran about a third of the price of what the Larrivee and the Martin cost. It is really a beautiful instrument, and punches above its weight class.
Thanks for the comments, and for watching! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I have better guitars than I deserve. I am primarily a songwriter and a mediocre player. My Holy Grail keeper is my Martin OM-42, which is nothing like your 15. Your 15 reminds me of my 000-17 SM, though it is a Spruce top model. Probably my best guitar for my vocals is a custom D-35, but dreads have become very difficult for me to play due to shoulder issues. You make yours sound better than I do mine. Thanks again. Interesting review.
Great fingerstyle playing mate! love it!
Gunroar Guitar Thank you so much!! 🐰🙏❤️
Self taught! You're killing me. In a good way. First time seeing your videos. Just great.
🤣 I've been playing since I was 4, so from my perspective, I feel like I should be a lot better than I am, lol! Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate the comment! 🐰🙏💜🎸🎶🤝✌
Cort 06: beautiful sound ❤️
Yes, that is my favorite of them all! You have good ears! 😇
Thanks so much for watching!! 🐰❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️
I pick the Larrivee. Not based on the sound comparison you just played. Just based on pure bias! I just love Larrivee guitars :-) Don't own one but I played multiple models. Thanks for sharing.
They are really great guitars, plus, I liked it so much that I bought that one off my buddy lol!! 🐰❤️🙏✌️Thank you so much!! You are very kind, indeed!!
beautiful guitars !! And nice job on the video bud !!
Terry's GG&G Thank you, Terry!! 🐰🙏
Very Nice Jack ,thanks buddy. You made them all sound good. I couldn't pick one. Peace.
Thanks Metal Head Hippie! ❤🐰🙏
Some folks do that like Pete Thorn he makes everything sound amazing JackDrabbit is great talent. Hope you are doing well & playing everyday i've been playing a Gretsch that looks like Malcolm's guitar dude Gretsch is a another monster I see why Mal used them. I might turn from Metal Head to Rockabilly haha
Watchman4u lol...I like Pete Thorn’s music a lot. He’s an incredible player! I had a friend who played a Gretsch duo jet...it was killer! I loved the sounds that came from that instrument. I haven’t played many other guitars by Gretsch. I try to practice every day for at least one hour. 🐰❤️🙏
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Awesome try one out.
@@utubehound69 Oh, I definitely will!!
Thanks for the demo, I'd go for the Cort, sounds great.
Thank you very much!! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Hey man , I’ve got the Cort gold edge and gold dc6
I can’t find anything that comes close to, especially for the price
@@patrickwoods8570 Oh, nice! I wanted a Gold Edge so badly but just never pulled the trigger, because I had the others. I actually sold the D6 I had, just because Dreds are too large for my liking, but it sounded great! I wonder if the cutaway makes any difference…?
Thanks for sharing! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶✌️
LARRIVEE min 0:30
CORT GOLD min 1:59
Martin min 3:25
That Cort is a killer, I think that Cort should work on their publicity since their guitars quality is amazing; for it’s price, you’re getting more than what you paid for. I own a Cort NDX50 NAT and in my experience sounds like a $1200 Taylor !
Thanks for checking it out!
I agree with you about them sounding like a much more expensive guitar! I am not sure why I don’t hear more about Cort, but they sure do make really nice guitars for not a lot of money. I also have an NDX Baritone, and I like the way it sounds a lot. 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Cort makes a lot of guitars for other companies that don't want competition in the American market, that may have to do with their lack of advertising in the USA. They are VERY popular in Asia and other places like Russia.
Nice playing man - Cort looks incredible but the way you play they all sounded good to me - I’m Martin biased at this point though -
Thank you, Nathan! The Cort is a great guitar. I know many musicians around the globe can't get a Martin or similar, but they can find and afford the Cort. Here is the USA, I am blessed to be able to try all kinds of guitar brands. I love my Martins, too, of course.🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎵✌️
The Larravee sounds brighter and crisper...also a little more sustain ...also the bass sounds richer...They all sound pretty great ...but the Larravee is awesome!
Hey Kinney! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
I do love my Larrivee guitars! I have another one that I need to make a video about...
Hope you stick around to see it!
peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Without question, the Cort has an extra sonic dimension and more sustain, probably helped by the torrified top. Proves never to judge by the headstock. How they feel to play is another matter.
If it felt right, I'd buy the Cort. Thanks for the demo.
Hello! Yeah, the Cort is a really beautiful instrument. It feels great in the hand, as the finish work is very nice. They paid a lot of attention to the details of the Cort, and it looks, sounds, and feels like a much higher priced boutique instrument. The only reason I did these Cort videos is because I couldn’t believe how good they are, and wanted to share my experience with others. I bought all my Cort guitars sight unseen, and online. If you have the chance to try one, do it...I am positive that you will be really surprised, like I was.
Thank you so much for the comment! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
Great video, and superb playing.
Hey Ron! Thanks so much!! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic You are most welcome, such a nice sensitive touch when playing, it really comes across.
The Larrivee sounded the most balanced. It was probably MOH and no gloss finish. Your Cort was my 2nd favorite but takes first place for looks. Nice playing too.
I actually sold the Martin a while ago, but the Larrivee is my main guitar for songwriting. That is one incredible instrument, and I got a smoking good deal on it. The Cort is awesome, too, but in a different way. I still have the Cort, and that one is staying for awhile too, lol!
Thanks for watching, and for the nice compliment! Have a great weekend! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Nice comparison, Jack! They each have their place as 000's.
I almost bought a triple 0, Vintage Martin Eric Clapton edition. I kept going back and forth until I just couldn't help getting a vintage HD-28V Martin. I'm very happy with it, and a 000 will somehow enter my collection down the road. For the money, and quality, I do like the Cort you have. I played a Larivee years ago and they make a great guitar in their own right. I also have a Taylor 214, from 2002. It's when the 214 had solid back & sides. Projection and tone is insane.
Cheers brother.
Hey, James! Thanks so much for the awesome comment, and for checking out my channel!
You have some seriously great guitars at your house, hahaha! The Larrivee is my favorite of all the instruments I own. I didn’t bond with it right away, but now I absolutely cannot part with it.
I have never owned a Taylor, but I do have a GS mini “copy”, made by Harley Benton, which I use for the beach and campfires. It’s a pretty cool little guitar, even though it’s all laminate.
That all solid wood 214 must sound great!
Thanks again for watching, and peace! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
gorgeous guitars...
Thank you, Piotr!! 🐰❤🙏
The cort sounds sparkly lol idk how to define it... Sounds beautiful. Can only imagine open chords 👁👄👁
Onurag 717 thanks so much for watching and commenting!!! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️
Jack the Rabbit hey which one would you prefer for fingerstyle and light strumming... The o6 or the A6/8 ?
@@onurag7176 no question, the O6. It's my favorite of the 3. 🐰💜✌
They all sound great. Your playing reminds me of John Moreland. Keep the vids coming.🤘
Thanks, Lefty Mike! I'm gonna have to look up John Moreland...I'm not familiar with that name at all. ✌🐰❤🙏
@@JackTheRabbitMusic check out you don't care enough for me to cry. Or need you to tell me who I am.
@@leftymike5625 I just watched a live version...holy smokes!! I'm completely flattered and humbled to be compared to him!! That dude is amazing!!
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Have you heard of Colter Wall? He is another great singer songwriter.
Lefty Mike Nope, but I will look him up ASAP lol...Moreland is really great, so I will gladly listen to your recommendations!!
Nice guitars. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks so much for checking it out!! I appreciate the comment! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Even though we don't have those awesome guitars and we cant play those nice chords the way you do, but at least your generous enough, playing and comparing guitars, helping us to choose & save for our next future guitar. Appreciate what you do. keep it up 👍🏻
I had to get a Martin D 15 eons ago because it sounded different than anything else I had and plays right.
man, I just love the Mahogany guitars. I fell in love the moment I played one! thanks for checking it out! so cool to see you!! 🐰❤️🙏
All three sounded amazing. Martin, Cort, Larrivee, if I had to order them.
Thanks, Marshall! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic after looking at the prices...i might have to bump the cort to #1, lol. really impressive guitar for the price. i'm a beginner player. looking to get a better guitar after I get a year under my belt. have my eye on the cort gold a6.
Nice! The price:value ratio is off the charts for these Corts. You get way more guitar for the money (relative to the other brands), and it’s just an insane value. The A6 is a great instrument for live use, as well as just playing on the couch at home. My A8 is my main stage guitar; the FlexBlend Fishman pickup is just awesome! I hope you’re able to snag one! 🐰✌️
Hey, great comparison. Do you know how the Larrivee compares to the Martin when played with a thumb-pick? I mostly play boom-chick Tommy Emmanuel style and Larrivee is half the price of the Martin where I live but I can't try them out cause all the stores are closed.
Hey dude, thanks for checking out the video; I appreciate the comment, too!
I don't play with a thumb pick, or nails even, but I do have thumb picks here.
What I can say is that I keep the Martin around JUST for recordings. It's really not a lively instrument in the room, and it's probably my least favorite to play. It would probably be ideal as a thumb picker, because the bass sounds very muted, but colorful. It doesn't have a lot of overtones or harmonics.
The Larrivee can be hit a bit harder, has more headroom, and just responds "better" to the way I play. With a thumb pick, the Larrivee will produce more overtones than the 00015. I think you'd be happy with either instrument for your style, but if you can get one that's considerably less than the other in price, I would get the "cheaper" one. I personally gravitate towards the Larrivee as my main songwriting guitar. I haven't picked up the 00015 in months, because I haven't been recording much lately, and I really don't get as much pleasure from just sitting and playing it as I do from my other guitars. That's a long way to say that I would go with the Larrivee, lol!
The sound, the flat radius of the fretboard, the quality of the craftsmanship, the wider nut, and overall setup of the Larrivee, IMHO, kills the Martin.
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Loved the demo bro, beautiful guitars, i was thinki g of getting a cort A6 can you tell me if the fishman flexblend is a good pickup?
hey Ed, thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! The Flexblend is actually not a bad system at all. I have guitars with really good pickup systems (L.R Baggs Anthem, Cole Clark 3 way system), and the flexblend can absolutely hold its own. It's pretty easy to dial in a great plugged in tone. If I'm playing live, I always run all my guitars through an external preamp/vocal processor (BOSS VE-8), since I sing while I play. The A6 would be a great guitar for the stage. I tell people who like Taylor guitars to try these Cort A6/8's, because the pickup is better than Taylor pickups (IMHO), and the sound somewhat resembles a Taylor (It's closer in sound to a Taylor than it is to a Martin).
I'll do a plugged in "shootout" once I get my studio space all set; I hope you'll stick around to watch that video! I'll be comparing L.R Baggs/Cole Clark/Flexblend, so you'll be able to hear them all, in isolation and in a mix.
Thanks again for checking out the video! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
I second that comment! I have a Cole Clark and an A6 and while the Cole Clark pickup and preamp is on another level, the A6 sounds wonderful for fingerstyle plugged in and is far more comfortable to play. It's an absolute winner for the price!
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I'd love to hear your opinion on the Boss VE-8 for solo performing, I am very close to purchasing one to go along with my Cole Clark and A6. Cheers.
@@JackTheRabbitMusic thanks for the detailed response. Will defo take advise onboard before i make final desicion. Are there any guitars in the same price range as the A6 which can be compared, i have watched a few demos of the orangewood guitars that sound and look great, have you played any of their range? Channel subbed also good luck for the future👍
Hey Greg! Sorry, I am just going through all my missed comments now. I haven’t been getting notifications from comments of comments haha! Anyway, I will do a video with the VE-8, if you’re interested? I love it. I had a T.C Electronics rack unit (forgot what it’s called, but it’s like a voice live processor), but I preferred the VE-8 effects over the T.C.
Larrivee for me. Nice picking. Makes them all sound great
Thanks so much, Michael! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
I also have the OM02 and have done for 20 years now. Larrivee make the BEST guitars that are also affordable. Affordable luxury.
I love my Larrivee! It’s the very last guitar I would ever think about selling.
They really are amazing instruments. I don’t know many people who own one of these.
They made a few different variations; mine is the all solid wood back and sides, with the flame maple binding. Some were made with plastic binding, and some have laminated backs and sides.
It’s great to meet a fellow Larrivee lover!
Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I'll have to check the binding on mine. I love mine so much I just ordered an OM-05 which I'll be getting tomorrow. Similar woods but blinged up a bit. Mahogany/sapele for the win... And I'm even thinking about a Larrivee parlour at some point. I am a complete fanboy.. take care and keep playing that thing!
Cannot argue with that. I have a few high dollar Martins with which I will never part, but bang for buck, a Larry cannot be beaten. I have a Martin OM-42 that is my Holy Grail, but my Larrivee isn't as far behind it as the price tags would suggest. Cannot place a price on tone.
They all sound great Jack the Rabbit...the Martin had a nice deep bottom end and punchy midrange I liked over the Curt and the Larrivee...but for the money...that Cort is a winner winner chicken dinner all night long!! Awesome playing as always! 😎🎸🐦🤘
Thanks Laz!!! ❤🙏🐰
UMMMM Chiiicken!!!
Hey man,good comparison. I really liked this.
Hey Joe, thanks dude!! It's my first video like this, so I wanted to keep it short and sweet lol! Thanks for watching and commenting!! 🐰❤🙏
@@JackTheRabbitMusic It looked good and sounded good. I like the Martin alot.
@@joehervey84 Awesome. Glad to know the sound is where I need it to be. I was trying to simplify my setup to just use my iPad for these videos, unless I need to go into the studio for something. I actually hate plugging stuff in...that's why I don't play my amps LMAO😂✌
Thanks for this honest comparison! I very much like the Cort, but the Martin sounds so dark and warm with sparkling highs, my sigma D15 sounds a little bit like this martin as it has similar genes.
Hello, Oliver! Thanks so much for the comment, and for watching my little demo! You're so right about that Martin sounding dark and warm. The Larrivee is actually somewhat in-between the Cort and the Martin.
I've since sold all of my Martin guitars, but still have the Larrivee & the Cort (the Larrivee will be buried with me, lol).
Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Great playing. They all sound so good. I might go with the Martin.
Hey Vince! Thanks for checking it out! I recorded this one just on my iPad, but I'm glad the sound came across alright. These kinda videos are really fun to do! I hope you're doing well! I'll see you tonight when you go live! 🐰💜🙏🤝🎸🎶
The Martin sounded a little warmer and mellow to my ear I dig it!
Yeah, it's definitely warmer and more mellow! Thanks for checking it out!!🙏🐰✌
Beautiful playing and all Guitars are very good sounding. For me it´s probably 1. Larrivee, 2. Martin, 3. Cort but honestly... they all sound good and are worth the playing :)
Thank you very much! It's funny how everyone hears things differently. There's room for everyone lol!! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🐰✌🙏
Loving your vids! Really liked all 3 of them, but price/value ratio, the Cort guitar appears to be the best. Never played a Cort before, and would like to buy online either the Gold A6 & Gold A8. Have you tried both? Which is better? Not much price difference, and most vids on youtube with Cort have the A6, have not been able to find with A8. Cheers!
Hello, and thank you so much! These Cort Gold guitars are pretty amazing.
I haven’t tried the A6, but I do own the A8. I have a few vids with the A8 on my channel, if you want to hear it...it’s my main “stage” guitar. I can highly recommend the A8, but I am sure the A6 is really sweet as well. I got the A8 because I already had the D6 and the O6, and wanted something a bit different; I don’t own any other guitars with Pao Ferro back and sides.
Anyway, I show the A8 in a few vids: one is in the Myrtlewood guitar video, and the other is comparing the three Gold series guitars I own. I actually don’t know of any other TH-cam folks who show off the A8, which is why I made the videos to begin with. These guitars are better than anything else in their price range, IMHO. I haven’t played anything under $1000.00USD that comes close to the value of the Corts.
Thanks again for watching, and for the great comment! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
Very nice video. Any idea why Cort isnt putting pickups in the Gold OM series? Its their flagship series but no pickups?
Mehul Pandit hey there, thanks for checking it out! So the Gold series I theirs flagship, yes, but the A6 and A8 are the ones that have electronics. They are the most expensive of the Gold series. I own an A8, and they are awesome! It has a built in condenser mic as well as an under saddle piezo pickup. You can blend the two together to get really nice, organic, plugged in acoustic sounds. 🐰🤘🎸
Love your playing man. None of these sounded bad! To my ears, the Larrivee had the most well rounded tone. The highs were crisp, the lows were nice and boomy and the mids sat very well. The Martin is very mid focused which sounded great, but the lows were a little lacking IMHO. The Cort was very similar to the Martin, in the mids being focused forward with nice highs, but the lows get a little lost. Again, none of them bad! But the Larrivee takes it for me!
Aw, man, thanks Dave!! I like them all; can't really pick a favorite lol. I think it's amazing that the Cort comes so close at 1/3 the price of the others...crazy. Great to see you, man! Glad you enjoyed my little shootout! 🐰🙏❤ Thanks again!
I'm so glad I found this video! Think it has helped me make my mind up on the Cort. I feel like it's amazing value for money and keeps up well compared to the pricier models. My only concern, from a personally perspective, is the neck. Would you say it's slender or chunky? I'm struggling to play my dread these days because my hands are suffering. Do you think the Cort would be okay for me or is it still quite chunky? How does it compare to your others?
Thank you so much, Emma! Yeah, Cort makes some really great guitars! I'm gonna be doing a demo of all three of my Gold Series acoustics soon, because folks have been asking to compare them.
I play the Martin dreadnoughts all the time, and the Cort necks are just slightly thinner. Cort has a 1.75" nut, which I prefer since I mostly play fingerstyle. If you are used to a narrower nut width, you may find it takes a little getting used to, but if you're playing a dreadnought now, it shouldn't be a big issue for you. The frets are outstanding...the best fretwork I've got on any guitar. I love the necks because they have a satin finish and are super comfortable to me. I would say somewhere in between a Martin and a Taylor. I hope that helps! 🐰❤🙏🎸🎵
@@JackTheRabbitMusic super helpful. Seriously, thanks you! I have subscribed so I will look forward to seeing your review of all three Corts. Are they all gloss or did you get a satin, too? What do you think of the two finishes? I haven't seen or played one in person but I have an X6 from when I was 14 and I love it. Definitely have a soft spot for the brand. The nut width sounds perfect, but what is the shape of the back of the neck like, if that makes sense? Is it really rounded and curvy or quite slender? And are the strings decent that came with it or did you swap them out? (I'm sorry for all the questions! There is hardly any information about these guitars out there, even directly from Cort.)
Emma Bray Oh, thank you so much!! It’s more like a nice C shape. It’s not chunky, but not too thin, either. The three Cort gold acoustics I have here are the O6, D6, and the A8. They are all gloss finishes, and are beautiful. I have a baritone (Cort NdX) which is a satin finish, and that finish is very nice! The A8 has Pao Ferro back and sides, while the others have mahogany. I love the torrefied tops on these Gold series acoustics. They really open up the sound. I changed the strings, because I like Elixir coated strings, but the ones it comes with are really good strings. You do not have to do anything to it, all 3 of them came out of the shipping box already set up and ready to play! The tuners are great, as well. 🐰🌸✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic dude, I just ordered one!!! Should be with me within two weeks (damn covid-19 delays!) Cannot wait!!! Purchase largely based off of this comparison to two much more high-end guitars. So thanks again, I really appreciate it and your should keep up with the content! xxx
@Emma Bray Aw, thanks so much Emma!! That means so much to me! I know you'll fall in love with these guitars. When you do get it, look at the feet ends...you will not see any better fretwork on another guitar. I have a Cole Clark angel 2, costs about 5x the price of the Cort...and the Cort has better fret dressing. Lol...amazing stuff. Thank you so much! 🐰❤🙏❤
Hello Jack, what an amazing guitar play style you have. Really nice, i like it. Cort seems a little more bright than the other but it might also came from the strings. Do you have the same strings on the 3 guitar. What strings do you use ? Thanks
Hello! Thank you so much for checking it out! I had 13’s on the Larrivee. My buddy let me borrow it and that was what he had on it. I believe he said they were just plain old Ernie Ball or D’Addario strings...nothing fancy. I have since bought the guitar from him, and it now has Dean Markley Blue Steel 10’s. The Cort and the Martin both had Elixir phosphor bronze nanoweb 12’s. The Cort is slightly brighter, but it’s really well balanced and has a surprisingly good low end response. The fretwork on the Cort is superior to anything you will ever see in that price point. At basically 1/3 the price of the Martin or Larrivee, the Cort can hold up very well. I still have my 3 Cort gold series guitars, and I still love them. I am going to do another comparison between the Grand Auditorium size guitars I have:
the Cort Gold A8 vs Cole Clark Angel 2 vs USA Breedlove Legacy...It should be an interesting one!
Thanks again for checking out my little demo! I hope this helps! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic hello. Thank you. Explanation you give helps a lot. I'm huge fan of Cort. It was my first acoustic guitare and I still have it. I haven't played guitare for about 10 years. I want a guitar easier to play than my dreadnought. I'm considering to buy a smaller one like an orchestra model. Your video really helps to make my choice. Very curious to watch your next video of your auditorium guitar (I tought that auditorium and orchestra model were kind of the same model so I'm interesting to understand the difference )
Hello again, Alexandre! The difference is the Auditorium size is much larger than the OM or 000 styles. I prefer the OM size for most things, but the Grand Auditorium would be better for someone who does more strumming. It has lower bass tones, due to increased lower bout size. I will do a comparison very soon! I hope you stick around to see! Thank you, again!! 🐰❤️🤝✌️
Great comparison. I liked Larrivee better , what string did you use on them?
Hey, thanks so much for the nice comment! My buddy lent me the larrivee for this demo, but I wound up buying it from him after this lol! It had 13's on it in this video, but after I changed to 10's, and it really opened up the sound. My buddy had put the 13's on it (I hate thick strings). I have a song I wrote on my channel called "Faith" where I play this guitar mic'd with a warm audio wa87 condenser mic, if you wanna hear it with the 10's on it.
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@@JackTheRabbitMusic Thank you, you won a subscription and I will share it with my friends. You make good music and have a good taste for guitars too.
Oh, thank you so much!! You're very kind, my new friend!! Welcome to my channel!! I love meeting new friends!! 🐰💜🎸🎶🤝✌
I wonder how well the Orangewood Oliver would compete with the Martin 000-15M, a sixth the price too.
Great question! I have never played an Orangewood, but if they would like to send me one, I would try it out against the Martin! Haha!
Thanks so much for checking it out! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎵✨🤝✌️
that's an amazing piece of music you are playing, I just can't make up my mind between the last two guitars.
Hey, Peter! Thank you so much! I'm not sure if I could pick just one of these guitars to keep...that's a tough decision! Haha! I play the Larrivee the most, because I love the compound radius fretboard - it's very flat, almost like my classical guitar. They all sound sweet, though. 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
So, now we are talking on your channel...👍 good comparisons. You told me your pick between the cort line, (06), but have you had the opportunity to play the taylor 312ce, or 314ce? If you were to have choice between a taylor, Martin, cort, and Gibson, what would you pick? That would be a good video. I like the Taylor's and find the cort golds to be just as good but lots cheaper.
8FunGuy8 I actually have not played the Taylor, but I would assume it would be similar to the Cort, just because I know that Taylor has a brighter tone than Martin or Larrivee. If I had to choose between all the brands you listed, I would probably go with Martin. I love my Corts, but there is something about the woody sound of a Martin that just gets me every time lol!!🐰🤘
I enjoyed your video thanks. Right now I am trying to figure out whether to buy a Martin OM-18 or a Larrivee OM-40. Both are spruce tops with mahogany back and sides. I believe the OM-2 you are playing in this clip is also spruce with mahogany. The Larrivee costs about half the price of the Martin. I have a Martin D35 that I love, but I don’t own an OM and I don’t own a Larrivee. One major problem that I have is that there is no where local for me to play a Larrivee. Do you think the Martin is twice as good as the Larrivee?
Hello, and thanks so much for checking out the video!
You are correct in saying my OM-02 is solid spruce over solid mahogany.
I sold all of my Nazareth, PA built Martin guitars about a year after making this video. I will never own another Martin again (unless it’s an investment guitar), for a few reasons:
1.Martin never tap tunes the tops and backs of their instruments, so it’s just the luck of the draw to find a “great one”.
2. A large part of the cost of a Martin is the, “Martin”, logo on the headstock. You pay a high premium to get the Martin name, and I’m a player, not a collector.
I sold the 000-15M I played in this video, and I “replaced” it with an Alvarez-Yairi FYM66HD.
The Yairi and the Larrivee are now my main recording/daily player instruments now.
I use my Cort Gold A8 and my Cort NDX Baritone for live performances.
Anyway, to answer your question - No, I do not think that the Martin is twice as good as the Larrivee, but I do believe the Larrivee is twice as good (sounding/playability) as the Martin.
Thanks again for the comment and for watching. I hope this helps you decide. Whatever you choose to do, I hope it brings you joy.
Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic wow, that is some great info and makes me feel better about grabbing the Larrivee, thx!
Martins are a nostalgia ripoff..............actually, the Larrivee is twice as good as the Martin, so it's actually worth four times as much!
@@dietersdawgs that might be taking it too far lol. I own three Martins...a D35 and two sinker mahogany customs with Adirondack tops... one is an OM18 and the other is a 0000 12 Fret and with good setups they are phenomenal. I absolutely love them. Now, I did drop a huge chunk of change on the sinkers. Which model of the Larrivee should I be looking at if I want a Spruce/Rosewood configuration?
@@smflyboy Depends on the body style you want. My Larrivee is a dreadnought cutaway with a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Sounds great and is a canon. Not sure if i have it here right now ( I have limited space and 28 guitars it may be in storage ) but if it's here I'll pull it out and post a short video on my channel ) I'm pretty sure they offer a rosewood model in every body style.. In my experience a lot of Martin owners ( as well as taylor ) are nigh impossible to discuss anything other than what they have. Just being honest.
Sounds good 👍👍
Do you have tabs?
Sorry, I don’t have any tabs...I just play parts and pieces of my original songs in these demos, and just have the music in my head, lol!
Thanks for checking it out! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic It's ok!Thanks man.
Wow! What strings are you using on that Cort? Sounds gorgeous
Hey Tom! I think I had Elixir Nanoweb .11's on the Cort...I use them pretty much across the board for most of my guitars. I love the slick feel. Any time I use other strings, I feel my playing is inhibited by the friction. Thanks so much for watching, and for the comment!! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Thanks for the reply! Love you’re playing by the way dude, you’re really doing a good job here - deserves far more recognition!
I really appreciate that, thank you so much!! It's great to get feedback from other players, because I don't meet any musicians in my real life. Thank you!
Wow I expected to like the Martin best but actually the cort was the sweetest tone for me! Great vid bro.
Yeah, Mike, that Cort is a very special guitar. It sounds so sweet and delicate in person. The Martin is great for solo guitar recordings, and especially old time finger picked blues. The Cort is 1/3 the price of the other two!!
Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment!! 🐰🙏❤
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I know that's why it shocked me bro. 😳👍🐰
CGS Hahaha...I have been telling my friends about these Cort guitars for a while, but until you play one, and hear one, it sounds like I am just tooting my fan-boy horn! 😂
I also have a Cort Gold D6 (drednaught) and a Cort Gold A8 (grand concert). I plan to do a video comparing the three Cort acoustics against one another. I think people will be surprised. There is not much info on these, and I see very little reviews on here about them.
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Thanks for sharing! Which of your Cort guitar models you would recommend most?
@@zeddlee6121 hello! It really depends on what you need it for. My favorite is the O6, because I like to sing. The D6 and A8 have better low end and sparkle, but the O6 has that mid-range frequency that is great for fingerstyle and playing while singing. I hope that helps! 🐰❤🙏🎸🎵
Watching with my Cort Gold D6.
Haha! That’s awesome, dude! Thank you so much! 🐰❤️🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
Nice review. Well done. I suspect there's also an importance here that each of these three guitars are relative to price. I thought the Cort was 1st, Larivee 2nd, and Martin a distant 3rd as to full tonality, transparency and frequency range. So for the shopper looking at particularly this price range, it's a worthy comparison. That said, if we took the gloves off, and the Martin was a 000-28, or 000-28V, and the Larivee brought their top triple O, as would Cort, the results would be easily the opposite. The Martin triple O-28V, the Larivee, then the Cort. Remember, those highest end Martin, and Larivee versions have a greater edge in wood selection, hands on tuning of the soundboard, greatest care of neck to body joining, etc. Least we not forget at a steeper price. Taylor, resides near the Larivee. These are all beautiful guitars though. Of these three shown, and only these three, I might choose the Larivee as it would likely season best with age.
Lastly, keep in mind it's wood, and wood of even the same type, and price, even model, vary some. Whatever you choose, make sure it is set up very well, and learn to do that yourselves. Cheers!
thanks James! I've never played a Martin OOO-28 before. I'm sure they're one of the best! I love the Larrivee; It's been my #1 songwriting guitar since I bought it from my buddy. I didn't like it in this video, because my friend had .13's on it, which was choking out the top. I have .11's on it now, and it sings! I still have all 3 of these. The Cort comes in at $500.00 US. It's a pretty sweet guitar for that kinda money. I figured since I own these, why not do a little video? Lol! I had no idea this was going to get as many views as it has, but it's been really cool hearing from everyone. I really appreciate the comment, and I hope it will resonate with people looking to buy a new instrument! Thank you so much for checking out my video! My main deal is writing songs, but I love sharing my passion for these guitars! Hope you're having a great week! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Thanks Jack. I also write and play all instruments. Feel free to check out my stuff.
Both LP's "Amber & Blue", and "Reasonable Approach" available on Spotify, Apple Music. ITunes, Amazon, Google play, and all major distribution.
Simply search for "James Conrad Tucker" all songs copyright.
You can also give a listen at Bandcamp for my latest up and coming songs.
jamesconradtucker.bandcamp.com
Stay well!
Many thanks for this comparison
FC Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤘
Larrivee, absolutely beautiful
Thank you! I love that guitar, haha! 🐰💚🙏🎸🎶💫🤝✌️
Cort wins
I must ask. What sounds the best to your ears ? I find through you tube it does no justice. How does the cost sound to the Martin and larrivee ?
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Hey Brett! Honestly, I like the Larrivee the most. The Cort has a sound unlike either, and I find myself playing that a lot! The Cort has a bell like quality to it, and the harmonics are so sweet!! The Martin is...well...a Martin! It sounds GREAT when mic'd and recorded. I really can't choose one as a "best sound", because they are all awesome for different things. If I had to choose just one to play, I would pick the Larrivee, because of the way it feels in my hands. I like the Satin finish and it has a wider nut than the Martin does. The Cort and Larrivee have the same nut width...I prefer the 1 3/4" for the style I play.
Thank you very much for the watch and the comment!! I will be doing more shootout demos soon! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
It's interesting that none of the guitars are better or worse than the other. They're just difference from each other. As a producer I'm always collecting and cataloging different sounding instruments, either mine or associates/colleagues, for sonic purposes so I can get the mix to be full. Thanks for the shootout.
Thank you so much! Wow, that's a really awesome thing to say! I appreciate that, and agree 100%!!
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nice ‼️😊 I own a few Martin CS and OOO-42 and several Larrivée models , and these guitars are amazing awesome _too good for me ; soon to aquire newly discovered online Cort Gold Edge , but Cort are Not so readily available here 🇨🇦 🙂 😉
Wow, what a sweet collection you’ve got! That Cort Gold Edge will definitely hold it’s own with the rest of your instruments…they are extremely beautiful guitars. I don’t have the Edge, but I have got the A8 and the O6 (which is in this video). I sold my Cort Gold D6, but that was a great guitar, too.
I love Larrivee because they are so underrated in most guitar circles. I’ve sold all 4 of my USA Martin’s, because they just take too much work to keep up- they are the most finicky of any guitar I have ever owned. I think Cort needs some more North American distributors, because they are also tough to get here in the states. I lucked out and got mine from a seller in Florida that deals with Cort. I got the, from Reverb.com. from “The Gator Tone”.
I hope you can grab one of those Gold Edge guitars. I am sure you’ll love it!
Thanks for watching the video, and for the great comment! 🐰💙🙏🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️
Can anyone tell me the neck thickness in mm or inch from the Cort 06? Thanks!
Do you want the nut width, or the actual thickness of the neck from nut to heel?
The nut width is 1 3/4”, but idk the other measurement.
@@JackTheRabbitMusicYes, I need the actual thickness from the neck . Thanks
@@heavensgate747 I’m in L.A right now, but when I get home to S.F, I will take a measurement and let you know.
edit: probably this weekend 😂
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Thanks Jack!
@@heavensgate747 Hey man! Sorry I didn’t respond last weekend, but I ended up staying an extra week in L.A.
Anyhow…I measured the O6 neck width near the nut, and it’s about 3/4 of an inch thick. It gets slightly wider as it gets towards the body, and there, it is around 7/8”. I’m not sure what the mm conversion is, but I’m sure you could figure that part out.
Hope it helps! Thanks again for checking out the video. ✌️
I've been playing the same $150 Fender CD-60 for 14 years. Recently I have set a $1200 limit for myself to buy a new acoustic. Having a really hard time deciding what to get.
I've had my eye on the Cort Gold D8 and the Taylor 210CE... have found and played the Taylor in store but can not find the Cort in store.
Has anyone here played both guitars? If so what are your opinions?
thanks so much for watching, man! I don't own any Taylor guitars. They're not my cup of tea.
$1200 is a pretty nice budget for a new acoustic. The D8 will save you a lot vs the Taylor, and plays just as well.
What kind of music do you play? Are you a strummer or a fingerstyle guy?🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Taylor's sound a bit tinny to me but I'm comforted by their reputation as a quality guitar. In store I kinda gravitate to the Martin's but the prices are just too high. Strummer mostly, getting into some finger picking lately.
@@regressmenot you could get into a D15 Martin for around $1200 new. Used you can find them even cheaper. I have some demos of my two D15's on my channel, if you wanna hear them. Also, check out the Yamaha L16 or LSTA with the transacoustic. They're all solid wood, torrefied Englemann Spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, and ebony fretboard and bridge. They're about $1K.
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I've considered the D15, my local shop was sold out last time I was there so I wasn't able to play it, will search for your video demo. I'll definitely check out the Yamaha's. Thanks so much.
Went with the A6. Thanks again for your help.
Martin 00015M- love the sound
They are my go-to recording guitars...so good!! Haha! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Happy New Year! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶✨🤝✌️
How much you pay 💰 for the cort i have the same guitar thaks ?
Hey man! Thanks for watching! I think I paid like $450 or so in US dollars. 🐰❤️🎸🎶✌️
Thanks my brother , i pay 250 for my and let me tell you this guitar is amazing sounds beautiful is all solid wood 🪵 yes i will never sale it , your sound beautiful martin and cort
Hey bro, where do you buy that Cort?
I bought mine years ago, from a place in Florida. You might be able to find one on Reverb.com if you’re in the states, but if you’re in Asia or Europe, you would have to find a Cort dealer. I’m not sure if they still make these as new, but you may get lucky and find a nice used model.
Sorry I can’t be of more help, but I’m not affiliated with Cort or any stores. I’m just a guy who likes to play guitar, lol! Thanks for checking out my video! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Thanks bro, I will check for a Cort core in Reverb
Love the Martin I.got.one also really good for bluegrass music
Hey man! I had a D16GT, which I have sold, but that was a great bluegrass guitar...I play it in the new video for Oh Holy Night (which is a reupload from last Christmas). I just traded one of my D15's last week, so now I am down to 2 Martin USA guitars lol! I can't play like Billy Strings or Molly Tuttle, so I figured I would just stick to what I can do hahaha! Thanks for watching, Greg! I hope you have a safe and happy holiday! 🐰❤️🙏🎅🏼🎄✨☃️🎸🎵🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic thanks brother I hope you have a good Christmas also love your acoustics my Martin is a dx1
Love the Larrivee sound..however..I love the Martin best. Cort is great too. Three nice guitars. Wonder which you like best out of the three. Cort torified top gives the old time feel and sound. I like the ebony fretboard on my old Martin's.and ebon's pins. Just my opp.
Hey John! Thank you so much for watching, and taking time to comment! I really appreciate that!
Hmmm...which is my favorite is a tough one. If I had to keep only one, I think the Larrivee. I find myself gravitating to that one when I write my songs. It's kinda special, and I bought it from a good friend, for a killer price.
The Cort was actually comparable in price to what I paid for this Larrivee. I think that may have a little something to do with it too lol!
The Martin is a Martin...not much more to say there haha! It's the one I reach for if I need an acoustic track in a production. It records extremely well, as do my D15's. Something about the natural compression and warmth of mahogany makes it a breeze to fit in a mix, or just record alone. It needs very little eq in post.
I made this demo when I had no idea how to do video lol! I recorded it on my iPad with a $20 lav mic from Amazon haha! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️
Just sold my 55 Martin after 45 years.. wanted to purge and try different smaller company or custom made guitars. My father made guitars, dobros and mandolins back in his day, as a personal hobby. Cool stuff. Rock on:)
@@johnhughes3963 I'm always trying new guitars, but I have narrowed down what I really like to play over the years. I'm actually selling one of my D15's soon. I don't need 2 of basically the same guitar...one is Honduran mahogany and one is sapele.
Not sure which I'll let go, but I just now purchased a Maestro acoustic. I heard my friend Jonathan Koh play one and I had to try one for myself!
What's your favorite guitar that you own currently? Any recommendations for smaller builders/brands?
Larrivee, I have a Larrivee Om-03, with Italian Alpine spruce top, and Mahogany back, and sides.
Larrivee makes the most amazing guitars! I absolutely love mine...it’s my favorite!
OM-03 is a step up from mine, so it must sound so good! Thanks for watching! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
larrivee 0:29
cort 1:58
martin 3:24
Thanks! I pinned the time stamps at the top of the comments section, but this may help someone who didn’t look. Have a great day! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Larrivee for the win... Cort in second place and the Martin in third.
Thanks for the comment, Christopher! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Martin then Cort is very nice and I here the price on the 06 is not to bad considering the way its got the bone and sound is really nice far as Im concerned looks like thats what I plan on getting here a short minute thank you for doing all 3 cool
Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!! If you get the O6, you will not be disappointed! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
What brand and gauge of strings are on The Cort?
Hey man. They’re Elixir .10’s with the nanoweb coating. I use those on pretty much every guitar.
Thanks for watching! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Congrats on the playing and review !!! Great job !
@@johntrik Thank you! 😊
After listening to this on quality headphones, the Cort is easily the best sounding and is tonally better than the other two.
Hi! Thanks for watching! 🐰🙏
Yeah, the Cort is one special instrument. I'm not sure if I got lucky or what, but I ordered it online and I was kinda shocked when I started to play it. I still have it, and actually just put it down from playing. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment! I appreciate that! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
If it had Collings written on it a buyer would be stoked! I have the Cort L300v folk with the Adirondack top. It's amazing for 600 AUD
Cort sounds lovely, I think it's truely a the winner considering the price.
Shaya and her Dad Hey, thank you very much for watching! Cort Gold is a great series!
I have a P6 coming soon! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
I would say that Larrivée's strings are old. I don't know.
Hey man! All these guitars had pretty much brand new strings. Elixir nanoweb 10-52’s phosphor bronze.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment!
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Hey Jack turn up your Microphone on you and my old deaf ears will be able to to hear you! Lol Beautiful instruments my friend! Thanks for the inspiring complements on MetalHead Hippies last night and the other night! You remind this old man of me when i was young my friend! Stay safe and may God bless you and yours! Peace☮✌🏻️😉✌🏻
lol Hey Dana!! I know...I started doing the vids just on my iPad, because I HONESTLY thought nobody would watch these! I had no idea what I was really doing hahaha!! I had quite a big learning curve for video. It took me a few tries before I figured out how to process video and audio together in my DAW, Reaper.Anyway, you rock, man!! MHH is a good dude, and it’s great to see everyone on Sundays there. Thank you so much for the nice comment!!! God bless!! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
It was really great to have "A Govan Thing" played again tonight on the Metal Head Hippies Show! Second before closing Jack! I'm still excited for all of us man! Be safe and May God Continue to Bless you and me and our friends and our families! Peace ol' friend ✌🏻☮️✌🏻
Hey my brother Jack!!! Any update on the song??? I hope this finds you well. Hit me up with a line or two when you can. Peace ✌🏻 Dana
Hey Dana! Great to hear from you, dude! I’m back to work, and my schedule is nuts, but I’m still trying to work out that tune. I thought I had something I liked, but then I got stuck towards the ending, lol! I’ll get it, I just need to keep working on it. I want to do it justice, ya know? I hope you’re doing well, and the family is all good. I hope to be posting a new video soon, as I got some new guitars over this past year that I want to share with everyone. Thanks for checking in! It’s nice to know I’m not forgotten. 🐰🙏💙🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I know I can count of you Jack!! Thanks 🙏🏻
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I’m so glad that you are ok! I’ll pray 🙏🏻 that you get the music figured out. Thanks for working on the song still and that you are still working on the song! Thanks brother Peace ✌🏻 😁🤙🏻
I did the same as others and listened again. All three are nice. I still like the Martin sound. I have listened to many Larravees and like their top- end sound. Cort nice too( esp...for the $$. The A6 nice. Martin has that special mellow sound I happen to like on that model. To each their own.. nice playing too:)
Thanks, John! Yeah, the Larrivee is a bit more balanced in the room than the others, but has a more pronounced high end than the Martin does. The Martin has that sound everyone knows, but the Cort is a bit more present in the room. The Larrivee is a much dryer sound and the Cort is more bell-like, relative to the others. I have an A8, with Pau Ferro back and sides, and I like that guitar a lot, too. A little something for everybody, I hope lol! Thanks so much for the comment!🐰❤️🙏🎸🎵🤝✌️
Larrivee is the most balanced, Cort has a crystal clear sound, every note is like a raindrop. The Martin has the deepest sound but lacks the clarity you would expect from this body type. I think a full-mahogany body is not the best choice for OM. Dreadnought D-15 is a completely different matter - full-mahogany body creates an amazing sound there
The Larrivee is still my favorite to play. It's so easy to play, almost as if it plays itself. I still own the Cort, but I sold all my Martin guitars about a year ago. The Cort is my number 2 favorite! For the price of the Cort, I was so surprised at the build quality and sound.
Thanks for the comment, Andrey! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Thank you, Jack, too. I have a Cort D6. I completely agree with you - top quality workmanship. I don't know what got into me, but I sold it last week. As soon as I did it I understood I had made a mistake. But I was lucky - the next day the guy who bought it from me put it up for sale and I immediately went to buy it=). He said that he really liked the guitar, but it was not his ideal. And now I think that I would rather leave it to my children or grandchildren than sell it=)
@@andreyborehov8991 I sold my D6, but play my O6 a lot! I still have the Cort A8, as well...and that's my main stage guitar. I love the pickup system in it for live use.
Great story about your D6! I'm glad you were able to buy it back! I've had a few guitars I've sold that I wished I still owned, but I'll never sell the Larrivee or that Cort O6. 👍
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I am not a professional or stage musician and I don't need many guitar. I have one acoustic, one electric and one bass guitar and I think It's more then enough for me. now I am thinking about putting a pickup (probably Seymour Duncan Mag Mic) in D6. And after that, I think I have to finally calm down and spend more time playing the guitar rather than endless exchanging guitars and guitar equipment =)
which one is your favorite dude ?
Oh man, I would have to say the Larrivee...only because it goes best with my voice when I sing. I really love all of them, though!! 🐰❤️🎸🎶🙏
Wow Cort is just❤️❤️. Cort really need some attention. I'm proud owner of Cort guitar (ad880)❤️
Haha! Yeah, I'm trying to get the word out about Cort. I see so many channels discussing Taylor and Martin acoustics, but rarely see any Cort videos. It's been hard for me to research these, so I thought I'd just make my own video. Thanks so much for checking it out! 🐰🙏💜🎸🎶🤝✌
@@JackTheRabbitMusic I think Cort builds a LOT of guitars for other brands and has agreed to pretty much stay out of the USA market so as to not be competition for them. Cort are really really popular in Asia.
Man your playing is awesome! I can make a country song out of it! cheers from Indonesia
Leon Travis Haha! Hey, thank you so much!! 🐰❤️🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
Cort ist Amazing
Thanks you for checking out my video! 🐰🙏🎸🎶✌️
I'm biased towards the Larrivée. I currently have a D-09 and a D-09BZ (Brazilian rosewood), and I've a fair number of other Larrivées. The Cort is also a good sounding instrument in its own way. The Martin is a bit of an outlier, since it's all mahogany. An OM-18 would be the more comparable guitar.
I've played some great Martins, but I like the Larrivée neck shape better. Most importantly to me, the Larrivées are a lot more guitar for the money...
Wow...a D-09BZ?! That guitar must sound so great. I’ve never had the opportunity to play a Brazilian rosewood guitar before. The Larrivee is probably my most cherished instrument that I own...well, it’s in the top 3, anyway. You are right about the all mahogany Martin being a different animal, but I don’t own a Martin OM-18, and probably never will. Since making this video, I have sold all 4 of the USA Martin guitars that I had. I find there is a lot more to the guitar world than Martin, and I don’t drink the Martin kool-aide, lol! You’re correct in saying that Larrivee is a lot more guitar for the money. I also feel that way about both my Yairi, and my Yamaha guitars. Martin is great for collecting, but the others are amazing for players.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! Have an awesome day!
Peace. 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌️
@@JackTheRabbitMusic Thanks for the reply. The D-09BZ is a very special guitar. It's a 2010 model that I bought used in the fall of 2014. I had a major medical issue and surgery. I bought the guitar as a treat to my self for getting through the first part of my recovery. It was a deal I couldn't pass up. I got it for less than the current cost of a new Martin HD-28. Larrivees are very underrated, and a lot of guitar for the money when compared to Martin, Taylor or Gibson.
In the past I've also owned a D-03r, L-03 and an SD-60. I regret selling the D-03r. I've also played a lot of Larrivees at Dave's Guitar in LaCrosse, WI and Spruce Tree Music in Madison. The brand is very consistent from guitar to guitar. I don't think I've ever played one that was a dog. The Larrivees I've played have all been very good to excellent. I can't say the same for Martin or Gibson!
By the way, I should have mentioned it in my first comment. Very nice job on the fingerstyle tune you played!
@@markvonwisco7369 That is a great story! I totally agree, Larrivee makes amazing instruments, and I have never played a dog.
Thanks for the kind words about the tune, too! I really appreciate the support!
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
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@@JackTheRabbitMusic your welcome those are some sweet acoustics Rock On Jack😎🤘
Wow that cort sounded wayyy better to my ears than the larrivee
These particular Cort guitars are so good! Thanks for checking it out! 🐰🙏💙🎸🎶✌️
What was your favourite?
The Larrivee is by far my favorite, Cort comes in at #2...and I've sold the Martin lol!
Thanks for watching! 🐰💙🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Heh! Nice job JtR.... I agree they all sound nice.... in your hands especially! Later!
Thanks man!! It was fun doing this one. I'm glad the audio is better now!! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!❤🐰🙏
Jack the Rabbit Yea the audio was good imo.
Tempissed That's great to hear. It's been trial and error for videos. I think I will stick with this setup for a bit. ✌️🐰
The Larrivee has the deepest bottom end, with moderate highs,, the Martin has nice crisp sparkly highs , with a moderate bottom , the Cort sounds like an entry level acoustic , very shallow... If I had to pick one,, I’ll take the Larrivee,, 😉
Lol, me too! My favorite is the Larrivee. It has its limitations, but it's my go-to songwriting guitar. Thanks very much for the comment! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Oh really? the cort didn't have much bass but it sounded really good to me because the melody has a lot of clarity, it's very treble-ey. I didn't like the martin, too warm, probably because it's mahogany. As it happens, i think the cort is quite a bit cheaper than the rest, it's about 600$.
I don't play the Martin "for fun"...it's strictly for recording purposes. I actually don't like the sound of the Martin in the room, but it shines in recordings with good mics. I used my iPad for this video, if I recall correctly. 🤔 I may have had a $20 lavalier mic from Amazon plugged into the iPad though.
Anyway, the Cort sounds so good in person. It definitely isn't as warm as the Larrivee, but the note separation is outstanding, and when I sing with it, it's very complimentary. If I had to rank these instruments, the Cort would be #2 to the Larrivee, but not by much!! They're very different guitars, and have very different voices.
I don't agree that the Cort sounds like a beginner guitar - it definitely doesn't sound that way in person. Maybe I'll do a better recording, now that I have my studio all set up...?
Thanks for watching, and for the comment! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Haha i wish i have a CORT ad180 op
Oh nice! How does it sound/play?! Cort makes sweet guitars at all prices! 🐰💜🙏🎸🎶🤝✌
Por mucho que le pongas las mejores maderas a las Cort …el sonido americano que da la larrive y la martin no se igualan
It’s a different sound, and I think they all sound good. The Cort was just surprising because it sounded way better than what it cost at the time, but I am fairly sure they’ve gone up by a few hundred dollars since then.
I still own the Larrivee, and ai love it…actually, I got another Larrivee, which hasn’t been shown yet here on my channel.
I sold the Martin, and every other Martin I’ve owned. I don’t like the way Martin guitars feel to play, but they do sound nice.
My favorite is still the Larrivee, though.
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@@JackTheRabbitMusicla larrive sin tocarla ya suena a country y blues
nice man.
Thanks Sandra!!!❤🐰🙏✌
Cort has most of the sustain. I like the sound of it honestly. It is also much cheaper even if it is well made.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I still have the Cort and Larrivee; I sold the Martin, though! 🐰🙏🎸🎶✌️
Larivees are hard to beat imo I own 8 of them lol every shape size and wood you can imagine and each sound different. It's an addiction.....
I agree! The Larrivee is my favorite guitar in my collection. I actually sold all 4 of my Martin guitars, but still have the Cort and the Larrivee. That Om-02 will be the last instrument I ever sell. If it were destroyed somehow, I would try to find the same model and rebuy it.
You house sounds like a fun place to hangout...8 Larrivee guitars...yes please! Hahaha!
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@@JackTheRabbitMusic hahah yessir! Same here, I sold all my martin and Taylor's and got all my larivees. Still hunting a jumbo tho! It's ever elusive lol but man I wouldn't mind a Cort LE all koa, they are frigging sick and sound incredible. But I'm so stuck on larivee when money comes up its usually the choice haha. Np brother enjoy them and the life 👊👊