Finally here! NGD 2017 Martin D-28 w/pics

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

That does look great! I suspect the brightness you are hearing is just stiff wood. Give it a couple weeks. My D18 was brighter a few weeks ago than it is now.

Yep...This beauty is really new. Just eight days ago it was at the Martin factory. These woods don’t even know they are a guitar yet.

[llew]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

Yep...This beauty is really new. Just eight days ago it was at the Martin factory. These woods don’t even know they are a guitar yet.

I"ve got a feeling they will...soon enough!

[mds08]

Congrats and she looks good. I hope you enjoy for years to come.

[bitraker]

congrats - great pics - thanks for sharing

for my money, there is nothing more aesthetically pleasing than a classic Martin dreadnought

cute dog...

[Proclaimer888]

I want one

[Charmed Life Picks]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

As some of you know the action on this beauty was so high I took it straight to my tech after it arrived yesterday to get the setup done...so I’m a little late with the NGD post. Just got it back this morning and wow! What a difference. He lowered the saddle, worked on the nut slots, adjusted the relief and installed the bone bridge pins with MOP inlays and a matching end pin that I got from Bob C.

Plays like butter and looks gorgeous.

First thing you notice is that this “update” is still very much a D-28. That signature, banjo-busting sound that explodes with those lush rosewood overtones. Very responsive. A bit brighter then I remembered my previous D-28 being, which I like. And there is still plenty of low-end. Truly a great partner for my warm and woody D-18.

And did I mention it’s gorgeous! The open-back tuners, faux tortoise pickguard, the oversized MOP fretboard dots (which go great with my Colosi pins)...and, yes, I’m slowly coming around to even liking the aged toner.

Also, gotta give a shout out to Maury. He picked the guitar up at the factory, inspected it, then shipped it to me the same day. Always have had great CS from him...but this time was over the top.

All in all, at this point I couldn’t be happier...which is why I’m heading back to play it some more right now.

Meanwhile, enjoy the pics:
https://imgur.com/gallery/l1DEk

Maury is the bomb, and congrats on that beauty.

Woohoo!

But now I'm having a major GAS attack....

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[crikey]

Looks great! Happy NG Day.

[grinningbanjo53]

Just FYI, if you use the BB code, you can link it directly and the photos will show up directly in your post.

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by grinningbanjo53

Just FYI, if you use the BB code, you can link it directly and the photos will show up directly in your post.

BB code? What’s that. I know how to imbed with other apps...but not Imgur.

[Deadduck]

Very Nice!

[watchingfool]

Okay. You talked me into it. I really, really want one!!! Very nice guitar!!!

[BrunoBlack]

Here they are.

[Rev Roy]

Thanks, Paul...now I know how to do it again.

Used to post pics routinely with PhotoBucket, but since I had to switch to Imgur I’ve been lost.

Originally Posted by Haasome

Here they are.

[DanR]

Congrats on the new guitar! It's a beauty and I'm sure it sounds terrific.

Enjoy...

[bryantjudoman]

Ya I keep looking for them to arrive at out local long and mcquade up here in ca-na-da. But none yet. Play it in good health.