Whats the Best Guitar: Taylor, Martin, or Gibson?
Once the guitar bug has bitten you and you know you’re going to stick with it, it’s inevitable that you’re going to want to upgrade your beginner guitar. Depending on your situation, you may want to upgrade to a great guitar. A few big names start popping up on the radar. Many “old-school” guitarists will naturally crown Martin as the cream of the crop. Of course, Martin has some younger followers too. Not long ago in the airport, I talked guitars with the other guy in line who was carrying one, and he was longing for a Martin. Martins are great guitars and can be very pricey as well. They can play pretty fast and lean more towards a bluegrass style. Doc Watson for instance played a D-18 on his early recordings. Gibson, although known for its Les Paul, makes a high-end acoustic guitar. The Hummingbird has claimed a few prizes as a dreadnought and has a unique style unto itself. They play great unplugged, but require quite a bit of know-how to get them to sound good over a sound system.
