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While not liking an instrument from the get go is not a great sign sometimes things can work out doing small things or checking a set up.
It boils down to how much time you feel like dedicating and of there is a return policy involved ect. If you don't get satisfaction from small things though I , personally, would move on. As far as the J-40 I've owned a late 80's model for almost 25 years. This is before the major bling and scalloped braces. You can find them between $1500 - $2000 last I checked. If I could only have one (which was exactly the case for years for me) they are a very good way to go. Strong bass and full highs. Real comfortable. Good volume and dynamics. Takes a beating. Mine has been a rock as far as adjustments go. To me it sounds a lot like a good D-28 but a little more comfortable.
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Didn't work for me
Same experience. Never enjoyed mine. Got it used in trade on forum three years ago...traded it out three months later. Not my thing
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It's interesting that the OP revived the thread to say that he thinks he may be bonding with the guitar after all, and all the subsequent posts are saying, too bad, maybe it's time to move on.
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Being a left handed player, no, I didn't play it before hand. I almost never can. But the price I paid was good enough that it won't be a loss if I sell it. Right handed players don't really understand the world of guitars as it pertains to lefties. But no, I won't lose $ so there are no losses to cut.
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Lastly, if you haven't already you might consider going over to UMGF and posting in "The M Owners Association" thread. Always great to see another nice M bodied Martin!
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I noted that too!
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take a minute to really read the post
Thanks Lacks Focus for your astute observation.
Its like folks just don't read the post. Or they read one line and run with it and then others respond to that. OP is saying he has found a way to LIKE HIS M36. Howsabout we direct our responses to that? I'll start. Great lefty8. I love my M36 and have tried a number of strings, currently Retro Monels. That can be a fun experiment in itself. Glad to hear it's working better for you and thanks for reviving your thread with the update. Last edited by woodbox; 12-10-2015 at 11:32 AM. |
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Well I'm guilty but was trying to help.... happy for the OP.
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Arrrr... 40 lashes to ya'!
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Lefty8 glad to hear you are finally happy with your 36.
I purchased a 36 over a week ago, untried/unseen. You know what? Like you, I'm not sure what to make of it. It doesn't have that umph like my OM-28V and not as much overtones and bass as most Martins are known to have. I think it would make a very good recording guitar because it is quite balance. I have John Pearce lights on it and have just ordered Retro lights and SP pb lights, hopefully to try the D'Addario like you mentioned too. On the upside........this guy is very comfortable and although I prefer 3/4" nut I don't mind this 11/16". I think it will come good, I need to give it time. |
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Thanks to everyone
Thank you to everyone for your input.
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