2022 Martin Binding Issues? Yes!

[jimmy bookout]

Originally Posted by Petty1818

I did not. The annoying thing is that it's done it over a number of years slowly. It also started about 3-5 years after owning the guitar. I humidfy and keep my guitars well maintained. The guitar is my main gigging instrument so it's showing it's age now so it doesn't bother me, but it does annoy me that a $3000+ guitar had finish problems.

If you are the original owner, I bet Taylor would re-bind and re-finish under warranty. And they would do it a lot faster than Martin does their stuff. I would take some pics of what's going on, call Taylor customer service, send them pics, and discuss with them. Taylor's customer service is excellent.

[Regalord]

I was potentially in the market for a D-28 custom authentic aged but all of these issues have made me decide to pass on Martin. This feels like it should be in class action lawsuit territory. And I am pretty shocked anyone is throwing down thousands for a guitar with these known issues.

[Sadie-f]

Originally Posted by Regalord

I was potentially in the market for a D-28 custom authentic aged but all of these issues have made me decide to pass on Martin. This feels like it should be in class action lawsuit territory. And I am pretty shocked anyone is throwing down thousands for a guitar with these known issues.

I'm sure attorneys will be clamoring for the chance to build a case on repair jobs valued at $50 per claimant.

[Humbuster]

I love Martin guitars and have owned and loved quite a few.

Having been affected by the recent binding issues and whisker cracks from a few years ago, a Martin (new or pre-owned) would not be under consideration should I ever find myself in the market for another acoustic.

[Teherie]

I understand the frustration that some players experience and fortunately there are lots of options for buyers.

I own three Martins that I purchased new (1976, 2006, 2015) and three Larrivees I purchased new (2004, 2005 and 2021). Maybe I’m just lucky but I had to get the binding repaired once on the 1976 Martin which was covered under warranty with no hassles. No problems with any of the other 5 guitars. All 6 are keepers and I would buy either brand without reservation if I found the right guitar.