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Martin needs to stop the foolishness!
they are getting to be as bad as Harley with all the different models and nomenclature. Can't we just go back to the basics? D18, D28, OM, 000-18/28?
Why are all the other's needed?
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Because they sell alot of those other models - and they exist to build and sell guitars.
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The less expensive models allow people to buy a guitar that says "Since 1833" on the head without having to spend as much on more expensive "traditional" models. Same as Rolex, BMW, Harley ... Generally, people want to buy famous/exclusive brand names. If the famous/exclusive brands offer goods at entry-level prices, it's a win-win for buyer and manufacturer: the buyer gets goods branded with the desired name and the manufacturer sells more goods. Having lots of models from which to chose is a form of "mass customization" and allows the consumer to feel that he or she can get a customized product at mass-produced cost. |
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Did I win for "best answer".
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Because my D-41 has to have a number too!!
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Good point. As someone who is still relatively new to guitar (but not to music playing low brass for decades), one of several factors (including cost) for me in choosing my first US made instrument was did I really understand what I was buying. And based on Martin's website/catalogs alone, I found that I didn't have a clue what any of the nomenclature meant. The Martin website/promotional materials are not nearly as helpful to a beginner as compared to Taylor. Taylor lays out their different series in a very logical, well thought-out way, and I suppose Martin's long history may behind part of this. But very little descriptions about dreadnoughts versus OMs, 000s, jumbos, etc. If you know the line well, then it is obvious that none of this matters, but why not try to educate those of us who haven't been playing these models for years? I've been able to deduce a few things from some youtube videos, but Martin should be leading the charge there - plus it makes good business sense. I'm convinced that Martin's lack of clear descriptions like Taylor is costing them in sales for their made-in-Mexico guitars. For example, how many guitar consumers know that Martin has an all-solid wood construction line (made in Mexico) that competes in price with the Taylor layered wood line?
Martin - if you are listening - step it up!
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Believe it or not, the wide spread of choice is necessary to keep them in business. Computer aided manufacturing has allowed for this expansion of choice while maintaining it as an efficient process. There have been countless companies in history who have remained true to their origins and traditions that have fallen by the wayside. The consumer driven free market economy is based on growth - contraction leads to failure. Martin seeks to hit the market at every conceivable price point and feature option to remain competitive.
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Got my vote!
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Good point there also - and even though I recently switched from Taylor to Martin, I still have no idea about what the differences are between my HD-28 and a D-41, or even a D-45 for that matter. Differences in bling are obvious, but Martin certainly doesn't do a good job of explaining the different grades of wood, subtle differences in bracing, etc. that separate these models. Although I switched from Taylor to Martin because of the increased tone and resonance, I think Taylor could teach Martin a thing or two about educating newer players like me about their offerings.
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How about a Martin Custom Shop from your Birth Year? Built they same way it would have been then.
Make mine a 1955 D 18.
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Are we advocating for LESS choices now?
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Believe it or not, they simplified their lines this year. They renamed all the road series so the naming convention lines up with their other models. Lower number generally means more basic while higher numbers are more bling.
The new names are something like D-10, D-12, etc. to go along with the old favorites like D-18, D-28, D-45, etc.
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I'm thinking that this might be the best answer.
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I don’t mind having a lot of choices, but agree that the way the models are presented makes it really hard to figure out the differences.
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