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NGD: Martin J1
Very much an impulse buy yesterday, managed to snag this lovely, original Road series J1 from ‘97.
Bit of a rare bird these, I believe only 1100 were produced. It’s in superb condition, set up seems pretty good and it sounds BIG and lush. I’m having to get used to the narrow nut again which used to be my default for Martins, I seem to have transitioned over to the 1 3/4” on my other 2 over the last year. Really pleased with it.
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Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice, good find!
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Very nice. I like the narrow grained top.
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Congratulations, I was interested in that one, but could only offer a trade. Like you I too have become accustomed to the wider 1-3/4 nut width, so wasn't entirely sure, I would have got on with the J1.
P.S. I see you are parting with a Yamaha L-15a, I used to have one of those, sold it on ebay about 7 years ago, nice guitar. Steve.
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Guitars. 1980 Daion Heritage 78. 1982 Aria Pro II TA-60 Matsumoku. 1982 Fender Stratocaster Dan Smith with custom Mahogany Hardtail body. 1984 Ibanez JA500 Jumbo acoustic. 1994 Gibson J100 Xtra. 2008 Stanford Performer PSOM-10CEQ. 2017 Fender Telecaster 1961 replica in LPB. 2017 Faith Blood Moon Neptune. 2021 Martin OOO-15M. |
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1145 produced I believe (which is not really rare for a Martin model, but sure you don’t one across them all that often).
Is this the Birmingham one? If so, then I think snagged is the right term! I was tempted to bid on it myself, to join my HJ28, but not really in a position to bid on anything at the moment. Enjoy it - I’m certain you will. |
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Thanks Steve. Sold the L15A last week, I agree, really good guitar. Hang on, why did I sell it [emoji849]
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Thanks. Yes it was the one in Brum, kind of stumbled upon it by accident really, quite fancied a J18m but they're very scarce. The guy I bought it from had found his ideal acoustic, a Guild D50 and had moved on his J45 too.
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Very nice! I did not know such a critter existed. I bet it has huge tone. Play it in good health!
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