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Old 10-17-2017, 12:59 AM
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I double dog dare you I could tell the difference!
Well I'd go triple dog dare unless you tell me where the differences are, because I myself cannot
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Old 10-17-2017, 01:13 AM
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I'm happy to hear the Chinese are interested in Martin and other premium brands of acoustic guitars. I'm sure they'll know the difference between a counterfeit and the real thing when the time comes.
Yes, I believe there would be a huge difference, especially in sound. However the interesting part is, if your budget is limited to $1000, which one would you get? A genuine Martin DRS2 (which is a bit over budget but fair enough), or a fake D-42, with the fact that the counterfeit might even sound better because it has better wood, the same construct with its archetype and an average build quality as other mid-end guitars made in China? Will you trade your faith with these advantages, along with the vanity of owning a legendary model (even though a fake one)?
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Old 10-17-2017, 01:21 AM
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Does anyone know what the status of the Martin trademark situation is in China? Judging by the pictures, I take it that Martin was not successful in getting back the Martin name from the counterfeiters.
The counterfeits don't own the name, they are just stealing it. Martin's trademark in China has been retrieved by their China division in 2016.
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Old 10-17-2017, 01:26 AM
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Yes, and why not indeed, considering they are huge producers of musical instruments-probably the biggest in the world.
I didn't write, imply, or think that there should not be a Chinese NAMM.
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