And this Martin happened today :)

Condition1 · #1 02-19-2019, 01:03 PM

Bought a Martin D Special
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin/...00000219737.gc

This is getting expensive

Shadowfox · #2 02-19-2019, 01:10 PM

Did you try it against an MMV?

Condition1 · #3 02-19-2019, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowfox

Did you try it against an MMV?

I did not. However; I did see it available but I wanted to stay with the nut width 44.45mm, the MMV is 43mm. My first good guitar was an AC3M Yamaha, great sound but I did not know how much I would like the wider nut better after getting a Taylor.

Have I made a BIG mistake?

kcnbys · #4 02-19-2019, 02:57 PM

I played one of those a week ago at GC. I was VERY impressed. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

Shadowfox · #5 02-19-2019, 03:00 PM

Just a similiar build but rosewood. I had a MMV and really liked it. But not everyone likes rosewood

IndyHD28 · #6 02-19-2019, 03:00 PM

Congrats. I’m working on my own Martin NGD. Exciting times.

SalFromChatham · #7 02-19-2019, 03:01 PM

congrats! great feeling right?

baw3 · #8 02-19-2019, 03:44 PM

If you really liked the guitar I would say you didn't make a mistake. Its all about what sounds good to you. I haven't play that particular Martin model. We don't have a Martin dealer in town. I do own a Martin MMV and I really like it. Enjoy those new guitars. Another really outstanding Martin guitar is the Custom D classic. I believe they are made just for musicians friend. Last time I looked they were on sale for 900 bucks. That is really a great deal for an all solid wood made in America guitar. And it even comes with a hard shell case. GC should have one if you want to play one, cause they are the same Co.

DenverSteve · #9 02-19-2019, 07:23 PM

Congratulations. No other guitar matters at this point. They are a very well-respected instrument. Enjoy.

gmel555 · #10 02-19-2019, 09:28 PM

Congrats. Haven't played the Martin D Special but have played some great Sitka over Ovangkol guitars. I'm sure Martin knows how to do it right. I like the look with the toner!

Goat Mick · #11 02-20-2019, 07:24 AM

I owned a Custom D Rosewood for about a year. It was a great guitar, but it wasn't best for my playing style so I traded it to a buddy. It sounds amazing in his hands, but he has a much lighter touch than I do. I think you'll really like yours. They are definitely a quality guitar and Martin through and through.