Which truly wins the studio mic?

[Doraland Wert]

Many modern producers swear by Collings acoustics for their pristine clarity, yet countless classic recordings were made with vintage Martins and Gibsons that still sound amazing today. In a blind test, does a brand‑new Collings acoustic consistently out‑perform a well‑aged Martin D‑28 when captured with a high‑end condenser mic, or does the “old‑school” character still hold the edge? Share your ears‑tested results and thoughts.

[wildbill]

Everyone should listen to Year of the Dog by Grant Gordy and Ross Martin in reference to this question. The entire album is two acoustic guitars, one a vintage Martin and one a modern Collings. They both sound great.