With two 0-14 models in the shop, we were able to record the sonic differences between German Silver and Brass bodies on a National Resophonic guitar. There is a noticeable difference, to say the least. It will be up to the customer to decide which tone is best for them, but hopefully this will make your decision a bit easier.
Now you decide...
Tags: 0-14, brass body, german silver, mp3 included
There is much discrepancy when one begins to compare the tonal differences that a herringbone top purfle can make on a guitar. Various luthiers have different opinions on what these tonal differences are, some going as far as stating there is absolutely no difference in sound between a herringbone and non-herringbone guitar.
With the recent arrival of a few D1HA models from Collings, we were presented with the perfect opportunity to compare this particular feature side-by-side on two otherwise identically spec'd instruments.
We believe our recording speaks for itself... there certainly is a difference in tone!!! The guitars tested were a Collings D1HA and a Collings D1A. Same tonewoods and bracing... the only difference between these guitars is the herringbone.
Now you decide...
Collings D1HA Herringbone
Collings D1HA Herringbone
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
Tags: herringbone, mp3 included
