MTO vs Pava A4 or MT2O vs Ellis A4

[red7flag]

Collings and more recently Ellis/Pava have gotten into the oval hole market. I am really curious how these instruments compare as far as tone. I would love to A/B them, but that is not really possible at this time. I know some of you go to the big shows and have played them. I am even interested in comparing the MTO with the MT2O and the Ellis A4 to the Pava A4 as far as tone. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Nate Lee]

Here's Marc MacGlashan playing a Pava oval hole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqYkA7c-Rkk

[Mandobar]

You need to keep in mind the woods being used, especially with the Collings MT2O's as they use adirondack, italian, or engelmann and there is a big difference. There is also a difference in the maple being used. An MT has an engelmann top.

I'm not a big fan of using sound files to do comparisons. There are too many variables, unless you can find someone that will do them in a controlled environment.