Recording: D-05, Collings D1a, Om-05mt

[dberch]

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

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

[unclrob]

Very nice.I like the Larry best,but then again you all knew I wood. B)  

[dberch]

Yes, but WHICH Larry, Rob?  :)  

[unclrob]

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:  

[jeremy3220]

What kind of strings were you using? I liked the mohogany top 0M, of course.

[dberch]

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

[jeremy3220]

.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

[dberch]

Oops!  That's .013 on the high E.  I edited the post.  Thanks for the heads up, Jeremy.

[tiffer]

Very nice David, for me I'll take the OM05MT thankyou. Very nice warm sound.

[guitaradoptions]

Excellent job David! Thanks!

[FNG]

I like the D-05.  Nice playing....

[jc'sguitars]

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

[orsino]

I think I'll take all three....and David playing them of course!

[TaylorFishin']

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

[Nephidoc]

Thanks for the time and effort Daivd I loved 'em all, but that Collings has such a sweeeeeet tone.

[Steve]

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.

[D4ve]

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

[dberch]

Thanks for the nice comments, everyone!   I think I've found some keepers.  :)

David

[Cybenator]

Yes, very impressive. Man that OM-05MT just rings to me...

[Fstpicker]

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