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I own a D-28. And I love it. It is 15 years old and has opened up nicely. And I personally prefer straight bracing on a dreadnought. That being said, I have in my possession (for a short time) my cousin's 1974 D-35. Playing the D28 and the D35 side by side...I will choose the D 35. It could be the fact that it is 43 yrs old, but it is by far one of the best sounding dreads I have heard, or played.
And, IMO, the new ones are just about as good.
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Yes, the D-35 is darker sounding and also more midrange scooped than a D-28. It also has a more enveloping and less projective tone, due in part to the lighter 1/4" bracing (vs the 5/16" bracing on Martin's other dreads). It's great for singer-songwriter duty, less effective for bluegrass (doesn't cut as well).
Good luck!
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One other thing worth pointing out about the D-35 (which I suspect on the D-28, but can't verify) is that the D-35 is very sensitive to string brand/type/gauge (at least mine is). Finding the right strings for my D-35 took it from the "outstanding" category and placed it in the "amazing" category. I suspect finding strings that balance out the D-28 would do the same. F
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A D18 would be the better choice. You already have a Gibson. I will say that I love Gibson electrics but don't care their acoustics.
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I highly recommend a D-28 Marquis or an HD-28V. If you can find a lefty version, I personally think they sound quite a bit better than the standard D-28. Used they are often not much more than a new D-28.
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I have the same opinion that a D18 is preferable to a D28 or a D35. But assume you had a Hummingbird which is also a Mahog Dread, would you still prefer the D18 over them?
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Hi Hakkolu,
A rosewood guitar will sound different than your bird. But there's no rule that says you have to have one. The D 18 will have plenty ways that it will differ from the bird. Martins have their sound. I seem to prefer mahogany, but maybe that's just what my ear is used to. I switch between a J 50 and a 00018. And if I were looking for a Martin dread, I'd probably pick a D 18.
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You can probably find an older D35 for the same or cheaper than a new one, they are very similar to the D28 normally referred to as the red headed step child of Martin guitars but are very nice finger picking guitars. If mahogany is your "go to" choice then a D18 will probably suit you better .
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Something for you to consider !
Asking someone else to give you their impression on how a guitar sounds is like comparing apples to oranges .You should make the trip to a decent Martin dealer who has the models you wish to compare -so your own ears can evaluate it for themselves -The models your looking at are a sizable investment and well worth your time to find and evaluate for yourself. Ive made several trips to stores who had simalar models that i had an interest in . one was like 6 hours from me ( Elderly in Lansing michigan ) that trip alone is one of my fondest memories - Ive made other trips as well -one was to check out a Goodall standard ---at a dealer who wasnt far off my beaten path when i took my family on Vacation ! dont interpret my thoughts or someone elses -go see these models for yourself - maybe one suggestion - if the strings on any guitar seem dead - have the seller change them -if their unwilling to do that -you pay for them and have them change them -especially on the D-35 youve seemed to talk yourself into .
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I think you have to select the guitar that matches up best with your voice. I noticed that a lot of singers favor guitars that don't necessarily "cut through". Two of my favorites – Jeff Tweedy and Jeffrey Foucault - favor Gibsons and another favorite, Peter Mulvey, plays a Martin 000-15 all mahogany. For what it's worth, I have a J 45 which I chose over a D 18.
I think martins are great in a band or a Bluegrass setting or support a singer who has more "highs"in his voice (Jason Isbell favors Martins). Perhaps having someone listen to you sing while playing these two instruments might help with the choice. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Good points. Unfortunately I am unable to try any Martin due to the left handedness. I will post my decision with a pic soon.
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Just a suggestion I would talk to a forum sponsor like Ted at LA guitar's or Maury's Music and get their input and I am sure one them would be willing to give you a great price on your purchase.
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You already have the finest Martin production model ever made, so anything else may prove a slight disappointment. You asked for opinions..
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