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Old 01-17-2014, 09:23 PM
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D-18....hands down!
Plus one, and I would not bother with the Adirondack top.
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Old 01-17-2014, 09:48 PM
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D18........
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Old 01-20-2014, 08:09 AM
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Plus one, and I would not bother with the Adirondack top.
May I ask why Ted? Just wondering..
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Old 01-21-2014, 10:45 AM
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I see some ppl say the adi top on a hog is the best thing in the world and some say don't bother with it.. I just don't know which one. The adi seems to my ears a little tight and not as open as the other.
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Old 01-22-2014, 01:32 PM
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I played the D17m several times. I owned an old style D18, as well as a newer2012 model since the redesign.

1) you can not go wrong with either.

2) this may be heresy for some Martin folks, but the D17m, a below-standard series, is perhaps the best Martin Dread I have played in a long time. I prefer the 1 11/16 width, as opposed the the 1 3/4 width PA taper neck on the new D18. I also prefer the sound. It is an amazing guitar at any price point, let alone sub $1500
+1 on this statement. The D-17M sound is simply amazing and holds it weight against the D-18.
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Old 01-22-2014, 01:47 PM
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Before I put an Adi top on a D-18 I would just move up to the D-18GE if finances allow.

Between a 2012 D-18 and D-17m the 18 IMO offers more and will be an easier resale if the time come, but a used GE would be my recommendation..........
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Old 01-23-2014, 09:00 AM
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Thanks for the input. Whats really bothering me is that I can't try one out. Nobody has one. My semi local 1.5 hrs away GC has nothing. Did find a 2 yr old D35 that was pretty dang nice for strumming. I'd just love to compare the RW to the HOG on a Martin.
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Old 01-23-2014, 02:48 PM
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Well.. i was DEAD set on a d18 and i'm about to walk out with a d35.. whats wrong with me?????????
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Old 01-23-2014, 03:12 PM
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Nothing at all, sounds like you found the guitar you were looking for.
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Old 01-23-2014, 03:15 PM
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D18 Adi hands down. The new d18 are great guitars too. I have played the D17M and its a nice guitar but I would go to the D18 ADI or D18GE if you want the mohogany.

A D35 is a great choice and I have one and prefer it over my HD28.
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Old 01-24-2014, 07:37 AM
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Well I put a down payment on the d35 yesterday. I think that it just fits my strumming and vocals. I wish I could of tried a new d18 but buying sight unseen is just so hard for me. You just never know.
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Old 01-24-2014, 08:42 AM
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Well I put a down payment on the d35 yesterday. I think that it just fits my strumming and vocals. I wish I could of tried a new d18 but buying sight unseen is just so hard for me. You just never know.
The D35 is a great guitar. I have had one for 2 years now and I love it . Great for strumming and fingerpicking.i eventually bought a d18 as we'll. a great guitar too and very different from the 35. Congrats.
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