Played a CEO-7 and D-35/50 at my GC - Page 2

drplayer · #16 08-03-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rmyAddison

I went back, the nut is 1-3/4" but the profile listed as Mod V doesn't feel like any of the Mod V I own/have owned...

I agree with this... By comparison to my '98 000-28EC (also Mod-V), the CEO-7's "V" doesn't seem as pronounced. I'm lucky I guess, in that I can get by just fine on most neck profiles; therefore, I find both the 000-28EC and CEO-7 necks very comfortable. But, for two necks that are supposed to be the same, they sure are noticeably different. I think most folks that don't typically like a Mod-V profile, might find the CEO-7's much more appealing...

Dru Edwards · #17 08-03-2015, 12:30 PM

Sounds like a great day out, Rich. What's different for the D-35/50 over a standard D-35?

PieterK · #18 08-03-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by drplayer

Careful...they have a way of coming home with you--especially given the great value they are! Have fun!!!

This is what I'm afraid of.

I completely do not need this guitar. Not at all. Especially considering I already have a 000-18GE, with which the CEO-7 has kinship.

If anything, I should be culling.

But ever since I played it, I can't quite shake it.

I really should put the money more towards something I can more honestly justify--another resonator (12 fret steel single cone), a Kopp, a Froggy Bottom custom--but I can't shake this thing.

Y'all just need to stop talking about these please!

drplayer: we have a lot of catching up to do. Been a hectic summer, but I owe you an email. Soon!

drplayer · #19 08-03-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PieterK

But ever since I played it, I can't quite shake it. I really should put the money more towards something I can more honestly justify--another resonator (12 fret steel single cone), a Kopp, a Froggy Bottom custom--but I can't shake this thing.

Ooooh, that's a bad sign...GAS is an evil seductress! I suspect a NGD will be in your future!

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Originally Posted by PieterK

drplayer: we have a lot of catching up to do. Been a hectic summer, but I owe you an email. Soon!

I'll look forward to it...always a pleasure catchin' up Pieter. Maybe I can tell you about a Froggy Bottom Custom???

hockeydave · #20 08-03-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PieterK

This is what I'm afraid of.

I completely do not need this guitar. Not at all. Especially considering I already have a 000-18GE, with which the CEO-7 has kinship.

If anything, I should be culling.

But ever since I played it, I can't quite shake it.

I really should put the money more towards something I can more honestly justify--another resonator (12 fret steel single cone), a Kopp, a Froggy Bottom custom--but I can't shake this thing.

Y'all just need to stop talking about these please!

drplayer: we have a lot of catching up to do. Been a hectic summer, but I owe you an email. Soon!

Breathe.... and repeate "I completely do not need this guitar. Not at all",,,,"I completely do not need this guitar. Not at all",,,,"I completely do not need this guitar. Not at all"............. and most important of all,,,, make sure to include pictures with your NGD post....

Dave

Glennwillow · #21 08-03-2015, 01:35 PM

Hi Rich,

Thanks for your perspective on these two new Martin guitars.

I also find it odd that Martin does not use a tort-is type pick guard on the D-35. My 1967 Martin D-35 does have a tort-is type pick guard, not something I put on the guitar. It just came that way.

Regarding the nut width, mine is definitely 1 11/16".

- Glenn

weisser · #22 08-03-2015, 02:12 PM

Yes, this does let you down somewhat and let's not forget those clunky "retro" tuners about which I was one of the first to complain about on the "UMGF" forum.

Having owned the CEO-7 now for more then a year and a half those minor faults tend to fade away considering how absolutely stunning the guitar is in every other way. I guess Martin needed to make a little compromise in order to bring it in at such a low price point. More then 2,000 and counting speaks for itself.

drplayer · #23 08-03-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by weisser

...and let's not forget those clunky "retro" tuners about which I was one of the first to complain about on the "UMGF" forum.

To each their own, but I'm curious...what don't you like about tuners? I personally think they were a great choice for the CEO-7. They fit the overall vibe of the guitar; and functionally, they operate smoothly and hold tune, so what more is a tuner to do?

jpd · #24 08-03-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by drplayer

To each their own, but I'm curious...what don't you like about tuners? I personally think they were a great choice for the CEO-7. They fit the overall vibe of the guitar; and functionally, they operate smoothly and hold tune, so what more is a tuner to do?

Possibly this.....

They're made for Stew Mac in China(grover shop?)

I bet the idea of Martin using "Stew Mac" instead of Waverly is the main culprit....but I don't mind them.

SpruceTop · #25 08-03-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd

Possibly this.....

They're made for Stew Mac in China(grover shop?)

I bet the idea of Martin using "Stew Mac" instead of Waverly is the main culprit....but I don't mind them.

Can you verify for us that the Golden Era tuners are made in China? Just curious.

rmyAddison · #26 08-03-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Hi Rich,

Thanks for your perspective on these two new Martin guitars.

I also find it odd that Martin does not use a tort-is type pick guard on the D-35. My 1967 Martin D-35 does have a tort-is type pick guard, not something I put on the guitar. It just came that way.

Regarding the nut width, mine is definitely 1 11/16".

- Glenn

Martin has been IMO "cheap" with many of their pickguards, and not just entry level instruments. And if you're going to use black (which I personally do not like) it can still be a nice beveled piece of decent material, a D-35 is a nice guitar, it deserves a decent pickguard. End of rant.............

Anyway, yes, if I had a need I would have bought the CEO-7, not my guitar size or style preference, but it had a great voice and projection, I was truly pleasantly surprised !~!~!

jpd · #27 08-03-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SpruceTop

Can you verify for us that the Golden Era tuners are made in China? Just curious.

I wrote both Martin and Stew Mac last year. Martin simply replied that they were a Stew Mac product. Stew Mac replied that they were made in China for Stew Mac. My deduction was if made in China, the Grover factory in China probably is the place?

SpruceTop · #28 08-03-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd

I wrote both Martin and Stew Mac last year. Martin simply replied that they were a Stew Mac product. Stew Mac replied that they were made in China for Stew Mac. My deduction was if made in China, the Grover factory in China probably is the place?

Thanks! I appreciate that information.

SongwriterFan · #29 08-03-2015, 06:17 PM

You need to venture out to the Plano store more often.

Both salesmen there now own the CEO-7. Along with at least 4 or 5 of their customers (including me). I'm pretty sure that the younger guy who works in the acoustic room (he's a working musician, too) has sold most of those CEO-7's by just having his there to show off when they don't have one in stock.

weisser · #30 08-03-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drplayer

To each their own, but I'm curious...what don't you like about tuners? I personally think they were a great choice for the CEO-7. They fit the overall vibe of the guitar; and functionally, they operate smoothly and hold tune, so what more is a tuner to do?

I guess it comes down to your frame of reference. I switched out the Gotoh open backs on my 00-18V for Waverly's so I was used to a "smooth as a gravy sandwich" tuner feel. But, you're right.....they do the job and, as I've mentioned, the guitar's merits vastly outweigh it's deficiencies, especially considering the price.