what dread would you suggest - Page 3

seesound · #31 04-22-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by barley

I’ve got to say my wife’s MMV is an amazing value. However, when we bought it, there were two of them at the local GC and the one we didn’t buy was just pretty good.

I agree an MMV is close to Martin's finest and that one is a steal , they really are great guitars

numb fingertips · #32 04-22-2018, 10:06 PM

Perhaps you can negotiate a price both of you can live with.

https://reverb.com/item/11058163-martin-gc-mmv-2008

I see someone got to the listing before me.

Cas-v86 · #33 04-23-2018, 05:46 AM

I would definitely get a NEW Blueridge BR 60. Basically the poor-mans D28. Amazing sound

seesound · #34 04-23-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cas-v86

I would definitely get a NEW Blueridge BR 60. Basically the poor-mans D28. Amazing sound

anyone compared a Martin MMV to the blueridge directly? Love the MMV's I have played...

ClaptonWannabe2 · #35 04-23-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ten

I’d probably be looking at a BR-160 or an E8D in that range.

Another vote for Blueridge BR-160. IMO you can't do better than that guitar without spending over a grand. A few may tie it (YMMV) but none are gonna be "better".

I have strummed MANY real MArtin D28's to justify my "impulse buy", and I am never disappointed. Does my Blueridge sound just like a Martin? Nope! But its close enough to my ear to justify that $2000 staying in my pocket..... For now.

ClaptonWannabe2 · #36 04-23-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by seesound

anyone compared a Martin MMV to the blueridge directly? Love the MMV's I have played...

Educate me. Whats a Martin MMV?

I could google, but I prefer the personal touch of a forum.

pikopanda · #37 04-23-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tico

Though they aren't Rosewood, at $700 I'd search on reverb.com for a Guild D-25, 35, or 40 from the 1970s that doesn't need a neck reset.

What exactly does a neck reset entail? I’m assuming it’s more than truss rod adjusyment. Is a neck reset required when the truss rod is no longer adjustable?

ClaptonWannabe2 · #38 04-23-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pikopanda

What exactly does a neck reset entail? I’m assuming it’s more than truss rod adjusyment. Is a neck reset required when the truss rod is no longer adjustable?

There is a thread on here covering price. $700 is what it may entail. Truss rod replacement? I don't know how much that adds to a price