Martin GPCPA4 Owners?

Derick, Yep I've seen it. In this video I like the sound of the Martin more, but I think it's impossible to know how a guitar sounds from any kind of recording. There are just too many variables. The room, the mic, the headphones or speakers you're using, the sound card in your computer. It's almost silly that people even do them.

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I've tried both and owned a Martin very similar to that one.   All I can say is if I could afford either of them easily, I'd probably go with the Taylor.  But that's me for my reasons.

Overall, I just think the Taylor gives you more bang for the buck.  Other variables are more subjective to personal preferences.

Also, they are so comparable in my opinion, that when choosing between these two in particular, I'd really have to play them to be able to decide if I had not already.  On the flip side of the coin, I don't think you'd be disappointed with either of them. 

The safest difference to point out is that both will have their signature sounds that they are both known for so if you can't try before you buy, that might be the safest thing to go by for a decision.

That probably didn't help much, did it?   

I hear ya.  I have nothing against Richlite for fretboards myself; I've had it and I liked it.  But, like you, I prefer to have the choice.  I would not like it if wood was not an available option cuz I just love wood as well.

I also don't like that they use plastic dots.  Plastic is nowhere near as hard as Richlite.  For that price, you'd think they could at least use Mother of Pearl dots, but maybe they don't glue in as well or something, I dunno.

On the flip side of the coin, the Martin guitars that are made from HPL, Richlite and Stratabond, well, if you want a nearly indestructible guitar that still sounds very nice, those are great options.  So, there's pros and cons to everything.

Greg Ballantyne,Definitely let me know what you think!