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Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: dberch on February 25, 2005, 10:48:31 PM
I did a little comparison recording last night.  Played a few bars on three different guitars so you can hear how they all sound next to each other.

http://www.tomyoungguitar.com/tunes/Compar...wnBerchtold.mp3 (http://www.tomyoungguitar.com/tunes/ComparisonMixdownBerchtold.mp3)

Guitar -> Behringer B2 Pro Large condenser mic  -> M-Audio Duo -> nTrack
The recording was done completely flat.  No EQ and no compression or any effects whatsoever.

This is 6 meg so please be patient when loading.  Thanks for hosting this for me Orsino!

I'd love to hear what y'all think.  I think the Larry's hold up pretty darn well!

David
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: unclrob on February 25, 2005, 11:11:16 PM
Very nice.I like the Larry best,but then again you all knew I wood. B)  
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: dberch on February 25, 2005, 11:17:53 PM
Yes, but WHICH Larry, Rob?  :)  
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: unclrob on February 25, 2005, 11:22:10 PM
Just listen again and it the OM05MT,I knew I should have gotten in on the second round of forum guitars......damn,stupid,stupid,stipid..... :unsure:  
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: jeremy3220 on February 25, 2005, 11:22:21 PM
What kind of strings were you using? I liked the mohogany top 0M, of course.
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: dberch on February 25, 2005, 11:27:29 PM
Strings:

D1A and D-05: D'Addario EJ16's (.012 - .053) with .013 and .017 on the treble strings.  So it's a hybrid set - light wounds and medium trebles.  I like how that works with thumbpick and bare fingers.  I buy the treble strings bulk from juststings.com

OM-05MT: John Pearse 720ML (.052 .042 .032 .022 .018 .013).  I like the .018 on the B string - gives it more headroom.

David
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: jeremy3220 on February 25, 2005, 11:38:52 PM
.017 on the high E!  I got my om-03mt strung up with JP lights, I dont think i could handle any bigger than .013
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: dberch on February 25, 2005, 11:41:03 PM
Oops!  That's .013 on the high E.  I edited the post.  Thanks for the heads up, Jeremy.
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: tiffer on February 26, 2005, 10:16:50 AM
Very nice David, for me I'll take the OM05MT thankyou. Very nice warm sound.
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: guitaradoptions on February 26, 2005, 10:39:25 AM
Excellent job David! Thanks!
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: FNG on February 26, 2005, 11:00:14 AM
I like the D-05.  Nice playing....
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: jc'sguitars on February 26, 2005, 11:05:56 AM
Very nice David! I'm surprised how the OM stood up to the Dreads. The Larry's were outstanding, sounding best to my ear. The Collings wasn't that shabby either.

jc
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: orsino on February 26, 2005, 11:50:39 AM
I think I'll take all three....and David playing them of course!
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: TaylorFishin' on February 26, 2005, 11:54:36 AM
I'd rather have your playing ability and a $25.00 Hondo than all Three guitars.  ;)

Excellent playing. I was so impressed with your playing I forgot which guitar was what. I liked the 2nd and 3rd clips the best.

Scott
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: Nephidoc on February 26, 2005, 12:20:05 PM
Thanks for the time and effort Daivd I loved 'em all, but that Collings has such a sweeeeeet tone.
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: Steve on February 26, 2005, 01:25:02 PM
Thanks David!

I have been really thinking about getting an OM-05MT...your gonna push me over the edge with these recordings.... ;)

Hey that M-Audio Duo works out pretty good.  I was thinking about gettin a Firewire setup but the cost is pretty high.  Maybe I should just go for the USB setup, sure is cheaper....hmmm.
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: D4ve on February 27, 2005, 12:50:20 PM
David,
I loved the sound you got out that D05.
The MT was very nice too.
The larry D really showed up the Collings in MHO.
Thanks for the post
Dave
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: dberch on February 27, 2005, 01:16:58 PM
Thanks for the nice comments, everyone!   I think I've found some keepers.  :)

David
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: Cybenator on February 27, 2005, 02:03:09 PM
Yes, very impressive. Man that OM-05MT just rings to me...
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: Fstpicker on February 27, 2005, 03:13:08 PM
I really enjoyed listening to your comparison recordings. I like the commentary before each one. That helps alot.

I like the sound of all three guitars. Thanks.


Jeff
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: Russ on March 01, 2005, 02:37:41 PM
Nice stuff David.  I prefer the Hog Top, but where's the "#@$% Martin"?  :P

Russ
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: dberch on March 01, 2005, 04:09:16 PM
Hi Russ!

The Martin is SOLD, thank you very much  ;) .   The guy that bought it is playing NewGrass Tony Rice stuff and loves his new guitar - Newgrass on an OM :o !  Go figure.

David
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: Russ on March 01, 2005, 04:38:53 PM
David,
Of course, I knew that.  I just had to get a dig in as my FIRST post on the board!  I will re-join all you fine folks as a Larrivee owner someday.  I never should have sold that rosewood parlour  :(

Russ  
Title: Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt
Post by: ducktrapper on March 01, 2005, 05:06:01 PM
Well on one listen the Larrivées deliver the string and note separation that I love. As a D05 owner I just love that sound but for those pieces the OM worked for me. The Collings sounded enough like a Martin to me. Fine but a little muddier in the bass and midrange. Again first impression and I'm biased. Nice playing Dave.  
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