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For what it's worth, I also have a D-03. Mine is a couple year older than yours, blackwood back and sides.
I recently pick up a D-18 variant with Swiss alpine top and GE bracing. The Larrivee sounds great. My Martin sounds great also. However, there is definitely a difference to the sound. I'll run my Martin through a few bluegrass numbers and fiddle tunes and then give it a go on the Larrivee. While the Larrivee sounds good, it doesn't fit THAT sound, if you know what I mean. Not sure if that helps-enjoy the search! |
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It's a terrific model, the D-18, and there's always some guitar-to-guitar variation, the room, the strings, etc., but none of that means that a different D-18 will be exactly what you're looking for, especially if different is just ordered at random -- that guitar will probably be a good one, but there's no reason to think it will be a standout or radically different from the ones you've tried already. As for opening up . . . sure, but why guess at any particular reaction? Whether it's a D-18 or something entirely different, you'll find it in time. In the meantime, you have a good guitar to play. |
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I've been looking for some deep body OM's. The martin variety seem to be either a) out of my price range, which is capped at $2k. Ideally I'd like to spend less (who doesn't), but that's my cap. Or b) they still have shorter scale necks. I guess I'm not 100% set on a 25.5" scale neck, but it is my preference. Huh oh! You might be on to something with the M-36. Never really considered that guitar because it had a 1 11/16" nut. The new 2018 version looks to have nearly all the specs I want, including now having a 1 3/4" nut. Again though, it'll be difficult to find one locally to try out. But if it essentially is an OM-21 with a little more low end, that's nearly exactly what I'm looking for. I'd really consider their GP-18E, except I really do not want built-in electronics on my guitar. I've still considered a Taylor 314 (no pickup), as that's fairly close in dimensions to Martin Grand Performance models. But, I just tend to lean more to the Martin style tone than the Taylor style tone. Quote:
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I'm in Broomfield, CO, and Wildwood Guitars is a short drive, as is Longmont, CO, with its varied guitar shops.
When I went guitar shopping back in early December, I went to Wildwood, and up in Longmont, to Larry's Guitars and Guitars, Etc. The three guitars that were standouts, for me, were two at Wildwood, both out of my price range, and one at Larry's. The Wildwoods were Martins, an HD-7 Roger McGuinn signature 7-string, and a Sugar Ray. Larry's had a pre-owned Gibson Hummingbird Pro in mint condition, sunburst finish, that felt and sounded quite special.
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I wonder if you have considered any of the other Martin dreads? How about a new D28 or an HD28? They may have the big booming sound you seem to be looking for.
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I have considered some rosewood Martins, not necessarily dreads. In earlier posts I’ve mentioned how I was quite smitten with the OM-21, but for a single guitar, it lacked a little of the low end I’d want. Then cmd612 mentioned a 0000/M body Martin. I started looking into the M-36 and the new 2018 version seems to hit nearly every mark for me, except maybe price. I’ll still try some rosewood dreads when I can too. Many others also mentioned the Eastman E20D. I should also clarify that I’m not necessarily looking for a big boomy sound, but something with enough low end that could carry in say a duo with a mandolin. I will likely call both MFG and Maury’s soon just to get their thoughts and perspectives.
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The Martin GP-18 (same price as M-36) might be another option (bigger than a 000, smaller than a dread). Might be hard to find one to play, however.
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I've considered those as well, but I can only find versions with a built-in pickup, and that's one thing I'm fairly rigid on: no built-in electronics. I don't use them, I don't need them.
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After reading through this thread, I think the OP needs to play the new D-28 and the new HD-28. I’m willing to bet one of those two guitars will fit the bill.
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They’re on my list now. Just have to hunt down some shops that have them. Admittedly, the HD-28 looks like a very nice guitar, but I might have to look for a few extra pennies to afford that one.
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Well -- probably no good reason to mention this -- but you did mention Santa Cruz guitars. There's a Santa Cruz D12 at Woodsong in Boulder. Think it's still there -- they're advertising it on Reverb. Pretty sure it's more than you want to pay, but I've played it, and it's the only guitar that's really grabbed me in a long time. I probably played it for 30 minutes because I didn't want to stop.
Might check it out just for fun. |