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Old 07-10-2007, 10:45 AM
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The only knock I have ever heard on Martins was that the 70's was not a banner decade for them. A lot of issues--and Q/C slipped. Frankly, I think the emergence of a certain Robert Taylor, and his guitars, shook Martin back into reality: make 'em better, or you're gonna be also-rans.

Anyone I ever spoke with, or "read," suggested you be VERY thorough with a lot of the 70's Martins. Some were really dawgs; others, just peachy fine. So, do the homework, and get a trial period if you can. I can tell you I played 2 70's D-28's that were dead as doornails WITH new strings. I played a D-35, circa 1975, that was great. I think the big thing was consistency then. Now--they're turning out some great future grails.
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