Martin D-28 - Any Updates on Availability?

[MaurysMusic]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

Soooooo.....how did they look???

Gorgeous.



Sorry, these are pre-sold... as a courtesy, I'll share the real pics with their proud owners first. Maybe we'll see them in a NGD post or two, sooner than later.

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by MaurysMusic

Gorgeous.







Sorry, these are pre-sold... as a courtesy, I'll share the real pics with their proud owners first. Maybe we'll see them in a NGD post or two, sooner than later.

Yeah!!! One of them's mine.

[guitar george]

Why is Martin changing anything with the D-28 - the most iconic guitar of the guitar industry. Anything different will not be a D-28 anymore. It will be something different. They should call it the D-29 or something. All the old D-28's will become the sought after models. I hope this doesn't turn into another "New Coke" fiasco.

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

Yeah!!! One of them's mine.

Fantastic!!!

[llew]

Originally Posted by guitar george

Why is Martin changing anything with the D-28 - the most iconic guitar of the guitar industry. Anything different will not be a D-28 anymore. It will be something different. They should call it the D-29 or something. All the old D-28's will become the sought after models. I hope this doesn't turn into another "New Coke" fiasco.

I doubt it? It sure didn't happen when Martin "re-introduced" the 2012 D-18. I suspect this will be very similar...

[brencat]

Originally Posted by guitar george

All the old D-28's will become the sought after models. I hope this doesn't turn into another "New Coke" fiasco.

I respectfully disagree. IMO, the new forward shifted bracing pattern, vintage style butterbean tuners, and 1 3/4 nut MLO/PA taper neck virtually guarantee that these will fly off the shelves.

It's going to be a monster hit, my prediction.

[llew]

^^^^^What Brendan said!^^^^^

[arwhite]

Originally Posted by brencat

I respectfully disagree. IMO, the new forward shifted bracing pattern, vintage style butterbean tuners, and 1 3/4 nut MLO/PA taper neck virtually guarantee that these will fly off the shelves.

It's going to be a monster hit, my prediction.

Agreed. I'm looking forward to them showing up on the used market in a year or so. Might just have to snag one for myself then!

[Groberts]

Agree with Brencat and Llew! The 2017 D-28 specs are highly desireable and to many, ... Preferable! Myself included.

[Zissou Intern]

The D28 has had changes in bracing, nut width, neck profile, top and back woods, and binding style over the decades. The current change is to be expected. Like the three previous posters, my prediction is that this version will be a huge success for Martin.

[Shades of Blue]

I still see the plastic molded cases...man I wish they shipped with the D-18 cases

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

I still see the plastic molded cases...man I wish they shipped with the D-18 cases

Yep. That's why I upgraded to a Geib 545 case...

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

Yep. That's why I upgraded to a Geib 545 case...

Good move!!!

[Jeff Mc]

Played a 2017 D-28 today. What a great guitar. They had a regular D-28 in stock and to me the new D-28 is a huge upgrade. Just my opinion of course.

[brencat]

Originally Posted by Jeff Mc

Played a 2017 D-28 today. What a great guitar. They had a regular D-28 in stock and to me the new D-28 is a huge upgrade. Just my opinion of course.

Hi Jeff. Was that in Texas you got to compare them? What dealer were you at?