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06-29-2015, 04:47 PM
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I looked for a Martin a few years back, and could afford anything I wanted, within reason. Between an HD28, HD28V, D35 and D28, I chose the standard D28. Perfect mix of all to me. Not too boomy, clear bottom end, not muddy, not overly loud or bassy to record, and had a great tone for many reasons.
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06-29-2015, 08:51 PM
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Pura Vida  2011 Martin M-36 2016 Martin GPC-35E 2016 Martin D12X1 Custom Centennial 1992 Takamine EF-341C, great for campfires 85 Gibson Les Paul Custom 82 Gibson SG 96 Fender Clapton Stratocaster 91 Fender Deluxe Telecaster Plus 86 Fender MIJ E-series Stratocaster
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06-29-2015, 08:53 PM
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I hear ya. I love mine!
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06-30-2015, 06:45 AM
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06-30-2015, 08:03 AM
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For many years my only acoustic guitar was a Alvarez dreadnaught copy of a D-28. It is a very good guitar but in '96 I bought a D-28 and the next year a D-35. Having these guitars showed me the difference in what I have been missing. About five years ago I bought a D-16GT, nice guitar yet last week I found a D-18 that was a joy to play. Simple conclusion, the better the wood and build the better the tone and playabilty.
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06-30-2015, 08:49 AM
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That would equate to, using the standards (there are 8 woods grades), a D-45 is better than a D-42 is better than a D-41 is better than a D-35 is better than a D-28 is better than a D-18, and models below 18 do not even have graded woods. I've owned 37 Martins, from 18's to 45's, custom shops to Authentics, and the lessons I've learned are... 1) Mostly they (models) are different rather than better. There is some correlation in price but it isn't written in stone, an absolutely special D-28 may well be better than an average D-45. Which bring me to my second point.... 2) They are factory guitars built to one QA/QC and they vary. I am a huge fan of cherry picking when possible, Martins QC is very high but every piece of wood is different. I think any good player who knows Martins could sit down with 5 D-28's and describe the differences; this one is brightest, this one is warmest, this is the most responsive.....and it would not necessarily be based on the prettiest. straightest woods, sometimes yes, sometimes no. It's not a contest, if you own a Martin you're part of the Martin family, my favorites don't have to be yours and yours don't have to be the next person's. Martins are like boutique ice cream, lots of different flavors for lots of different tastes, follow your ears.......... 
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06-30-2015, 11:20 AM
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Congratulations on the new guitar! I was recently taken by an HD-28, but made the mistake of playing a D-41. It just sounds more balanced. I still love my Taylors, but yes them Martins are something special.
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06-30-2015, 11:35 AM
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