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Guild GAD25 vs Martin 000-15m/D-15m
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Does anybody know how these compare? I am looking to buy one |
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If you like the sound, I'd be inclined to the Martins. They will be built better and I think the sound is excellent based on the one I owned. They will also hold more value against any future upgrades.
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Martin is made in USA but I wish they had it with binding and a gloss finish. The satin makes me worry.
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How much should I be paying for the Martin? Less than $1K?
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I would definately go with the Martin just a question of which body size. I have the D-15m but played the 000-15m to I wouldn't have been unhappy with either model but I just liked the dread Sound a little better. Try Maurys music for pricing it's less than $1000. I wouldn't worry about the satin finish or lack of bindings. If that really bothers you try LA guitar sales they have some custom models with binding and gloss.
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http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/D16GT.htm |
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Is micarta more akin to rosewood or ebony in terms of $ cost? |
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For all the Martin guitars I've mentioned, do they all come with Waverley or Grover tuners?
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Do you have any experience playing any of the guitars you are asking about?
Seems like your worrying more about the features than the guitars themselves I suggest you go to a music store and play some guitars and find out what you like.
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All of the Martin 15 Series are satin finish, so if this is a problem, take them off the list. The 16 Series - for one - are gloss top, but with satin backs and sides. Quote:
You can check the 15 specs for the models you're interested in on Martin's web site here: http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/...series.php?s=5 As noted previously, you should try before you buy. |
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If you really like gloss... :P
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It's the player, not the guitar... But, the guitar helps!!! |
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Regards, SpruceTop
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Regards, SpruceTop
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Martin HD-28 Sunburst/Trance M-VT Phantom Martin D-18/UltraTonic Adamas I 2087GT-8 Ovation Custom Legend LX Guild F-212XL STD Huss & Dalton TD-R Taylor 717e Taylor 618e Taylor 614ce Larrivee D-50M/HiFi Larrivee D-40R Blue Grass Special/HiFi Larrivee D-40R Sunburst Larrivee C-03R TE/Trance M-VT Phantom RainSong BI-DR1000N2 Emerald X20 Yamaha FGX5 Republic Duolian/Schatten NR-2 |
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I will be laughing when someone steals your guitar!
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Is that factory gloss or did you shine it up?
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