Martin Comparison GPCPA-1 & a D-28 Marquis

[ljsnappypants]

Hi SuperBee...

Welcome to the wonderful world of YouTube videos. We are glad you are posting. I thought the D-28 Marquis had the sound closest to my Olson (although it misses the mark by a fair amount). Have you considered joining the fanned fret craze? I love my Bashkin.

[van1980]

Is the difference between the GPCPA3 and this cosmetic only?

[RockinB23]

@van1980 I'm not sure I haven't played the GPCPA3.

[EBB47]

@van1980 gpcpa3 is a lower end i think from the back and sides.... and most is external

[Geotubest]

The D28 Marquis sounds a little more mellow and "boomy" to me. The GPCPA1 a bit crisper. Both are great guitars although. I think listening to these over the internet does either guitar justice. But I guess we'll have to settle!

[Gtrmaestro]

Also I noticed you were unplugged, what is the mic your using here? Mic pre? The sound your getting is awesome on both guitars.

[RockinB23]

@Gtrmaestro That is an SE Electronics Small diaphram condenser mic into a Presonus Firestudio Mobile using my IMAC's camera

[Gtrmaestro]

What strings and gauge's are you using on your GPCPA1? I've been using Elixer Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12's on mine with pretty good results.

[SuperTraux]

martin gpcpa1 sounds alittle different than mine.. mine sound a little brightter.. did you chaged the strings... or what tone is it.. i have to change that.. i dont want it to bright..

[xchump]

sounds a little harsh when strumming with the pick. you must be using some heavy ass pick

[gitaro1010]

Hi, what strings (& gauge) are you using on your Marquis? Thanks

[RockinB23]

@gitaro1010 .013's

[fishaguitar89]

i sat down and played this guitar for 2 hours today at the music store, i fell in love, and now i need 3 thousand dollars... haha

[mattrca]

what song were you playing at 0:59?



[RockinB23]

@mattrca I wasn't playing at song persay just fiddling around at that point.

[MsPinkpineapple]

Both are very similar but yet so different, but neither one is better or worse, just different. There's no such thing as a bad top end Martin. I have a D-28 and am looking at buying the GPCPA 1 due to the subtle differences. Beautiful sound and craftsmanship sets Martin so far in front of other brands

[bigman12583]

I think the GPCPA-1 needs a new name,less complicated! ha ha.

[pr0lyric]

I think the GPCPA-1 tonally has more suddle nuances than span across the complete acoutic spectrum. The D-28 while the tone is beautiful is more sound specific. My vote goes to the GPCPA-1 for a great all arounder. IMHO...

[LelouchLamperouge019]

I think the GPCPA1 needs lighter strings. I would show the low's, and make the mid-range better.

[BubbaFart]

I think the GPCPA1 has better balance top to bottom...then again I'm not particularly partial to the sound of dreds anyway.

[leepc777]

hi,

great video. I am interested buying one martin guitar.

If you can only keep one of these two guitars you played here, which one is the keeper ?

thanks,

[les4472]

As long as i listen to this, i think D-28 Marquis is better than GPCPA1.

But GPCPA1's plain strings is beautiful crystal sound.

In my opinion.