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Old 09-02-2014, 10:20 PM
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Congratulations on the MMV and the compassionate wife. The MMV is one of my favorite dreads and in fact is more akin to the D-15 than the HD-28; same bracing pattern and neck joint as the 15 series but with the main woods used in the 28 series. The best of both worlds IMO as every HD-28 that I try in a Guitar Center is far outshines by the MMVs. To be fair, dead strings are often a factor.

After 20 years together it's become obvious to me that my wife hates guitars and would probably rejoice if I got a set of golf clubs though. :-/
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Old 09-03-2014, 01:26 AM
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Congratulations on the MMV and the compassionate wife.

After 20 years together it's become obvious to me that my wife hates guitars and would probably rejoice if I got a set of golf clubs though. :-/
Mine likes the music I make.
She does not like the shopping process.
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Old 09-03-2014, 12:33 PM
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The MMV is a great guitar, in just recently I was debating between that and a D15M. The D15M won though, but primarily because I already have a Spruce/Rosewood guitar.
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Old 09-03-2014, 12:44 PM
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Congrats! My best friend has one and I always look forward to playing it. Really nice guitars with classic Martin sound.

FYI, 5 gibsons, 4 martins, 2 guilds and a plethoria of other acoustic guitars ago I said this is my last new acoustic guitar when I bought my first new Martin d28 in 1986... Enjoy the chase!
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This is one of the best reviews I've read in a long time, not only because I didn't know a thing about this guitar, but also very amusing.

"Self-Esteem by prosthesis" -- I might have to steal this one
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Old 09-12-2014, 10:49 AM
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This is one of the best reviews I've read in a long time
Thanks, man. I really appreciate it.

Feel free to steal any witty lines I might deliver.
Feel free to borrow the MMV if we ever meet.
Hands off my "compassionate wife."


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Old 09-12-2014, 11:00 AM
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Congrats on your 000MMV!! I love mine also.
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Old 09-14-2014, 08:21 AM
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Enjoy your new MMV! I've had mine for 5 years and I love it. I traded in a Taylor 310 for the MMV because I wanted the Martin rosewood dread sound and it delivers. I replaced the stock gold tuners with chrome Grover rotomatics because I like the look of the Grovers. Other than that, everything else is original. Maybe someday I'll trade up to a D28, but until then I'll keep enjoying my MMV!
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Old 09-14-2014, 09:15 AM
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My wife's MMV sounds better than my mid 70s D28.

I guess that's not saying much but it is a great guitar.
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Old 09-23-2014, 10:33 AM
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A month down the road since my review, I have a tightened description of the MMV for those uncomfortable with a non-standard instrument.

So, what do you play?
"A Martin rosewood dread."
What model is it?
"Oh. It's a custom: D-28 woods and finishes, D-15 bracing."
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Old 09-23-2014, 11:47 AM
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Except that's not true. MMV's do not get graded woods, which start at the 18/28 series, that's part of the reason for the price difference, fact, not a guess, although I wouldn't be surprised if someone at GC/MF told you otherwise.

MMVs are fine guitars at their price point but they are "custom" for their lack of 18/28 series appointments, not for upgrades.
rmy I will post the specs later, when I bought and then you can compare to your 18/28 series appointments. Sounds to me like your pissed because the MMV sounds as good if not better than you standard series Martin. JS
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Old 09-23-2014, 11:54 AM
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This was funny, informative, and altogether much more interesting than 95% of the posts on this forum. Good form, sir.

And as far as bracing is concerned; you had better brace yourself for this dangerous road down Martin Blvd. You'll find it leads you to the checkout at your local guitar shop more often than not. It's glorious.
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Old 09-23-2014, 11:59 AM
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rmy I will post the specs later, when I bought and then you can compare to your 18/28 series appointments. Sounds to me like your pissed because the MMV sounds as good if not better than you standard series Martin. JS
No, I just know Martin specs, please see below. MMVs get the same wood grades as 15/16 series, it isn't personal.



Generally applied wood grades

Top Wood:

Sitka Spruce and Red Spruce tops have 8 grades based on tightness of grain, straightness, color, degree of quartersawing, silking, internal defects (such as sap pockets, occlusions, etc.) and overall cosmetic appearance:

No grade given - 16’s and below
Grade 1 / 2 - 18’s and 21’s
Grade 3 / 4 - 28’s and 35’s
Grade 5 / 6 - Herringbone and 40’s
Grade 7 - 41's and 42’s
Grade 8 - 45’s

Higher grades can be used on lower models on a discretionary basis depending upon availability.

Specific Grades for Vintage, Marquis, GE and Authentic:

The Vintage series get Sitka spruce tops - an 18V would get a grade 3/4 top and 28V would get a 5/6 grade top (one grade range higher than the standard model 18 or 28).
Authentics, GE's and Marquis get Adirondack red spruce tops - 18's would get a 3/4 grade, 28's would get a 5/6 grade and 40's series would get a 7/8 grade.

Back and Side Wood:

East Indian Rosewood has 4 grades, based on factors such as grain tightness & straightness, color and cosmetics:

Grade 1 - 16's and 15's
Grade 2 - 20 and 30 series instruments
Grade 3 - Herringbone and Vintage 20 and 30 series instruments
Grade 4 - 40 series instruments

Madagascar Rosewood has two grades:

Grade 2 - is "28-style" grade
Grade 4 - is "45-style" grade

Non-figured Mahogany has 4 grades based on straightness of grain and other cosmetics:

Grade 1 - 15's
Grade 2 - 16's
Grade 3 - Standard 18's
Grade 4 - 18V's, GE's, and A's

Figured Mahogany has 2 grades based on amount of figure:

Grade 2 - lesser figure
Grade 4 - highly figured

Koa has 2 grades based on the amount of figure:

Grade 2 - 16's and 28's
Grade 4 - 40's style instruments
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Old 09-23-2014, 01:56 PM
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Rich, you are aware that Martin's grading system is cosmetic and that all of their tone-woods can make outstanding guitars, yes? .....Mike
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