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06-26-2019, 03:56 AM
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I have a D18 (2013) and it would work for your needs . It does have a 1-3/4 nut though. It took me just a little while to get used to it. You could try to find a used older D28 or even a HD28 with the older necks on them and probably be happy. Add a K and K pickup and youre good.
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06-26-2019, 05:05 AM
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06-26-2019, 05:30 AM
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It's your guitar, your birthday...you can always get a quote from one of the dealers already mentioned for a D-18 with herringbone trim. 😊
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06-26-2019, 05:40 AM
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I’m a grasser. Based on your description and budget, a new D-18 would fit the bill and leave you enough money left over for a K&K install. If you’re willing to up the budget a little, I’d look for a used D-18GE model. They have more headroom than the standard and are very sweet sounding.
Alternatively, an HD-28V or new HD-28 would have the herringbone and rosewood back and sides. If you like the neck on the HD-28V, the used price won’t be too much higher than your budget and will have all the thump you need. Most for sale on reverb already have a K&K installed. Good luck and happy 50th.
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06-26-2019, 05:48 AM
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I will echo the others who say D-18 if you like Mahogany, however I notice you have a Banjo Killer Slope D Adi/Hog, which might push me toward a 2018 D28 (Forward Shifted Scalloped Bracing) or an older HD-28 or HD-28V since you don't mind the 1 11/16 Nut.
I say go Rosewood so you can get the Herringbone trim and some variety, but that may push your budget a bit.
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06-26-2019, 05:49 AM
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You can get (new) a D-18 for $1860 or a D-28 for $2040 or a HD-28 (Herringbone top) for $2280 from AGF forum sponsors. All will work fine in a BG setting. The AJ is also a great guitar but is currently out of production at Gibson I believe. It can be found used on Reverb and other places.
Best of luck!
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06-26-2019, 06:13 AM
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I own both a Gibson J200 and a Martin D18. I would think for your purposes the Martin is the way to go. As for D18 vs. D28 etc. the only way to learn about Martins is to go out and play a bunch of them. I would think they grow on trees down where you are.
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06-26-2019, 06:24 AM
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I was in the exact same place 6 months ago. Looked around found a 2 year old D-18 with an LR Baggs Anthem installed already, it is so perfect. Sounds great plugged into Ibanez T80II at church with DI output to board and the all the personal monitor I need to hear myself over the pesky drummer and keyboards. But it really shines unplugged jamming bluegrass with some friends.
The newer D-18 standards post 2012 are awesome.
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06-26-2019, 07:00 AM
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I recommend you look for a used Martin D-18GE. It has a thicker neck which does not please some people. But, it is a loud, awesome sounding guitar. You owe it to yourself to at least try one.
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06-26-2019, 07:52 AM
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Happy Birthday! So, is this your last guitar purchase, or am I reading it wrong?
If I was in the market for a banjo killing machine, I'd look no further than a good old D-28. I think that if it was going to be my last guitar purchase for some time, I'd find a Custom Shop model with GE bracing and an Adirondack top, but that is just me! Also, I have to give my necessary shout out to the Taylor 717. It is louder and more projecting than my D-18. It has a little less prominent low end, but it just cuts like a knife and sounds amazing. I think that in a band context, the 717 would cut better.
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06-26-2019, 07:56 AM
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I have a pre re-imagined Martin HD 28. I like it better than the newer versions. It has the 1 11/16" nut.
One thing... IMO, there is NO 6 string dreadnought that is a true "banjo killer." A banjo is a drum with strings. Against a good banjo... Banjo killer is a marketing term. That said, there are some quite loud dreads available. Martin guitars, in general, are very fine guitars. If you go that way, play and play and continue to play 18s, 28s, etc. until you find the one that is loud AND sounds good to you. Given your budget, you will do better with a used guitar, esp. if you are ok with the smaller nut dimension/neck shape. Talk to bluegrassers. Get their takes. I use my HD 28 for vocal accompaniment. A totally different circumstance. If you go used, learn what to look for besides the cosmetic issues. Ideally, you want a guitar with decent action, minimal relief, lots of saddle left. I cannot comment on the Gibson. I have a Gibson but not one that I could recommend for your use. The Bluegrass players will give you more, probably better information. Keep an open mind.
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06-26-2019, 08:02 AM
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