Martin vs. Yamaha acoustic guitar?

Question

i just bought a Yamaha guitar but i heard that Martin is good too,so i was just wondering which one is better and has more quality

Answer 1

The difference between a Yamaha guitar and a Martin guitar is the difference between a Toyota Corolla and a BMW 750iL: Both will get you from Point A to Point B with no drama, but you'd expect the experience to be more pleasant in the more expensive device.



So it is with Martin. A typical guitar from the American maker might run $4,300, while very nice Yamahas can be purchased for $199 -- literally the sales tax on the Martin.

Answer 2

A MARTIN. Definitely.



I have a Martin and a Yamaha acoustic, and the Martin is so much better...

But Martin's are so much more expensive...a beginner guitarist would fare very well on a Yamaha.



BUT, BUT, BUT! You yourself should go play each guitar and choose for yourself which is truly the best FOR YOU! I may prefer the Martin, but you might prefer the Yamaha! It's all a matter of opinion!

Answer 3

BMW 750 vs Lexus 650LS (Toyota) and see what happens. A Yamaha handmade in Japan has nothing to envy to a Martin A price equal the Yamaha always be better

Answer 4

You are making a mistake. Buy a guitar at a guitar store not at Best Buy. If your guitar requires setup the music store will do it for free. Best Buy is not going to. A guitar store has a giant selection and salespeople who play guitar and can give you expert advice. They're both dreadnoughts, which are not my favorite. I'd recommend a Yamaha FS-720S.

Answer 5

LOL. Corolla vs BMW? That's the most absurd hyperbole I've heard since, "If you like your plan, you can keep your plan."



I live in PA, and I've been to Nazareth. So I love Martin guitars. I own a GPCPA4R and a vintage D28. But I spend over 80% of my time playing a Yamaha FG-160 and LSX26C.

Answer 6

high end Yamaha compared to a low end Martin you may be able to make a comparison. but then again Yamaha isn't known for stellar guitars

Answer 7

Yamaha Martin

Answer 8

You'd need to list the models of each.

And listen for yourself, in the end you should be playing the guitar you think sounds best.

Answer 9

overall, martin enjoys a reputation as a far superior guitar. true connoisseurs know that you must play and compare each guitar in order to know its true worth.