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I like the new inlays on some of the models. Stars or whatever they're called. Pretty cool-looking. But that's just me being superficial. I'm sure the tone enhancements are good also.
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Only to those who notice. I'm one.
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Still love my 2017 D-35, but would love to have the 2018.
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I think you mean "diamonds and squares" otherwise known and "Style 28 long pattern". Let's not start calling them stars. There's enough bad nomenclature circulating already.
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I stand corrected. Luckily I didn't say "sparkly shiny things."
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They look great, but I find it odd that they went with 2-5/32" string-spacing at the saddle? Even though that's the same or slightly wider spacing than what these models previously had, I would have thought that 2-3/16" or 2-1/4" were more popular? But what do I know...Martin seems to be doing just fine without my opinion!
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I think that’s actually the technical term for the 42 series appointments.
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I might be singing the same song. :-) I really like the HD28. Does that already have forward shifted scalloped braces?
As for the D-35, I always disliked the bright white binding. So the vintage shaded binding is much better! Will all these standard models have 1 3/4" Nut width? (My preference!)
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I'm more than happy with my D-18, but it is going to be very difficult not flipping it for an HD-28 this year... |
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Very exciting news. I wonder about some models like the OM-28. Wasn't it just redesigned a couple of years ago? What did they do to update this one? Also, is there a link to more specific information. The one I was looking at showed the models but nothing about string width etc.
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While playing a B7 1st position chord with chubby fingers? Yes.
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Yes, absolutely. For people who finger pick, or have fat fingers, it makes a big difference. All of the professional level Taylor guitars have 1-3/4" nut also. There is a reason the industry is coalescing around a common standard.
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Yes the bracing on the HD-28 has always been scalloped (to my knowledge) but the newer version that Martin is introducing will also be forward shifted in it's placement. Makes me wonder if the HD-28V is headed into retirement along with the D-28 Marquis? Chris may be trying to streamline the inventory?
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