Less than a year ago, I posted critism about Martin using
High
Pressure
Laminates. I didn't go for their guitars using man-made materials priced similar to competitors that were all wood. It seemed "Anti-Martin".
Well now two guitars later I'm eating "crow". My first Martin, a 000-16SGT has a Micarta fretboard and bridge. Components are very well done and excellant quality. The second and on hold, a Little Martin LXM, played like butter and sounded better and fuller than it's size. The setup on it was better than my 000. The (3) LXMs I've heard and played were all superb.
I also played a OOXCE, it was OK. The setup was off but it was decent. I think some imports would give it a good run.
Anyway it seems the HPL Martins have a niche because the material is so stable and the laminated necks are probly stable as well.
With this I'll say.....I.....was.....wrong.
But I'm still not a Martin Fan.
