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I'm trying to A/B two guitars to decide which record with. Both are very nice instruments but very different. All the settings on the amp and in the DAW are identical. The only change is the guitar. Anyone have a preference?
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01-11-2022 02:30 PM
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I prefer the second take
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Both sound good.
First guitar works a bit better for me.
In contrast, second feels like there are some mids missing and also having a bit of a honk to it at the same time, with the treble not being as well supported by the high mids. Not as well balanced would be a way to compare it to #1.
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I agree, both sound good. Very difficult choice but my vote goes to the first recording as it feels a fuller audio range.
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Originally Posted by burchyk
Interesting, Jim! My first response was that the second one sounds more "electric". It has a bit less in the highs and more of a midrange focus. There's a bit less shimmer, and it's a bit closer to what I consider a classic tone for jazz than the first. But the first seems to sound a bit more lush and organic, with great sustain.
The title of the Soundcloud file seems to give away the names of the instruments. Is the second instrument a Neville from the Michigan shop?
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They both sound good. The first, to me, better. A more solid bass sound. In this context - solo guitar - that works better. Were this a group setting, my preference might be different.
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Originally Posted by 0zoro
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
Thanks to all for the interest and input. It's very helpful to me.
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Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
Here's the Neville only with the volume rolled off a bit (which is more like the way I typically play it) and mixed with more mic and less cab. I have no EQ on this and it's probably a bit bass heavy but my first impression of this is pretty positive.
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Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
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Very nice playing.
Both guitars sound beautiful, but I'll throw in with those who preferred the first cut. Does that guitar have a longer scale?
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Originally Posted by Jonathan0996
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I'm going to be difficult...I like the bass on the first, but the trebles on the second.
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First guitar sounds more open. Second guitar sounds a bit congested. I prefer the first, but didn't dislike the second.
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