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I'm in luv, Martin D Jr
This week I received my new baby the Martin Dreadnaught Junior, "D Jr".
I ADORE it! Took it in first thing for a set-up, as the action was a little high for my arthritic old, fat, lathe operating hands. Asked them to leave the Martin strings on it. They didn't change it much but it plays GREAT! It makes me want to play, it makes me WANT to attempt things I always tried to avoid. (Barre chords for instance) I can barre this guitar pretty easily now right up the neck. Am able to get the harmonics to chime very easily. Moving fingers around in various easy chord positions seems not only doable, but it makes me want to do it. The guitar I'd bought previously, the extremely highly rated and almost universally praised Yamaha FS830 is just nowhere near as playable. Maybe because the nut on the Yam is pretty much narrower. I will sell the Yam now, and I know some thin-fingered (or heck maybe just some NORMAL fingered) person will love it and treasure it as I now treasure the D Jr. Big, big difference for me. Is it a fancy Martin? is it a collectible Martin? is it a household name Martin (like the D-28, say)?? Noooooo, but I sure do love it. Not putting the Yamaha down, it is a beautifully crafted guitar which rings out beautifully - and the rosewood 830 model I have is actually way more beautiful than the Martin, which is a tad homely but handsome, with it's "matte" finish, no binding on back, etc. The Yam is the guitar for someone, but not for me. And the D Jr is clearly for me. CLEARLY!!!! ok time to go noodle around some more.
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Taylor GS mini spruce top, walnut back and sides 1959 Gibson LG-0 ("'ol Brownie") Gretsch Gin Rickey 2 Kala baritone ukuleles 1 Kala baritone uke/tenor guitar hybrid, steel strings Oh, and a Z*#&$=#@, Travel size Last edited by Ms Stubs; 03-16-2019 at 06:44 PM. Reason: Evidently I spelled Dreadnaught wrong before. So, corrected it. |
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Wow that is awesome, I want to check one out now
Congrats and enjoy |
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Congratulations on your new guitar. The Dreadnought Junior's have had that effect on many people.
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Yes on me too, it was my first guitar, still love it even though I have moved on to the Furch..........♥️
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Congrats, MsStubs. I think Martin Dreadnaught Jrs are very cool. Would love to get one someday.
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Charming little guitars for sure. I own a D Jr. 2 and have had it for a little over 2 years now. Try it with Retro strings and buckle in.
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Don't chase tone. Make tone. |
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Is your new Dr Jr the latest model with a slimmer body depth? Enjoy playing your new guitar...
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Martin 00-15M (2019) Yamaha FS5 Red Label (2019) Faith Venus Blood Moon Burst (2018) Taylor GS Mini Koa (2017) Martin LX1 (2009) |
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Yep totally love mine! I know how you feel!
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Plus they have a mortise and tenon joint neck!
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Congrats! I have guitars that cost much more in relative terms, my Martin D Jr is a very enjoyable guitar. A keeper.
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I'd suggest giving it a couple of weeks before you make a decision. You might warm up to it.
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