Comparison of '71 D-28 and the new D-28A

[Goodallboy]

Originally Posted by kydave

Thanks, Gents!

(and with 66 coming up in a few weeks, I'm happy to have the hair)

It was pure envy from this 64 yr. old.........Fine guitars as well... :-)

[383roller]

Originally Posted by kydave

How old is yours?

Mine will be 67 this year

[kydave]

I'd love to do a recording like that with a 1950 D-28 in the group, for sure.

If there is one vintage Martin that I might be able to afford, it would be a birth year, 1951 D-28. But usually those are considerably more pricey than the Authentic.

I bet yours is a jewel.

[Ken Olmstead]

Dead heat IMO. Neither leaps out over the other. Just different. I'd give the edge to the '71 as you are obviously more comfortable on it.

[oxygenman]

Both wonderful. In a pinch, I'd go with the Authentic.

[skibum]

Thanks for posting Dave, very interesting. I had a 76 D 28 when I purchased my 28 A 37 two years ago. I liked the tone of both of them but ended up selling the 76 because I like the wider neck on the 28A.

The good news is the A will only get better. Mine has improved over the two years.

[kydave]

Thanks, All!

Ski bum - I know! Ain't it great? This is the worst sounding it'll ever be.