Martin vs Taylor | D-18 Refresh vs. Gold Label 517e | The Best Spruce/Mahogany Dreadnoughts of 2025?

These two dreadnoughts came out this year-- kinda. The 517e Gold Label takes Andy Powers' new neck system and bracing to the Grand Pacific line, with a massive sounding, easy adjusting slope-shoulder dread. The D-18 is arguably the best known spruce/mahogany dreadnought in history, but Martin still strives to make it better with the new 2025 Golden Era-focused refresh. Take a listen to both and let us know which one you think takes the cake this year.

0:00 Intro/Specs
5:44 Taylor 517e Gold Label Demo
7:02 Martin D-18 2025 Demo
8:24 Final Thoughts

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