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Old 09-23-2014, 02:15 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
Of course, and I've said on other threads that MMV's are terrific guitars at their price points. And I will leave it at that and move on.
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Old 09-23-2014, 02:39 PM
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Not long ago, I had the opportunity to compare an MMV, two HD-28s, D-28 standard, D-15M, and a 00028EC, and to me the MMV sounded at least as good or better than the HD-28s and better than the others. A very impressive sounding guitar.

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A friend who has one swears that his particular MMV sounds as good as any of his higher end Martins. Who knows...
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Old 09-23-2014, 02:49 PM
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Not long ago, I had the opportunity to compare an MMV, two HD-28s, D-28 standard, D-15M, and a 00028EC, and to me the MMV sounded at least as good or better than the HD-28s and better than the others. A very impressive sounding guitar.

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I concur. They do not hold a candle to a Marquis however I'd gladly take an MMV over a D-16RGT or a HD-28 in a GC.
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Old 09-23-2014, 03:36 PM
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Of course, and I've said on other threads that MMV's are terrific guitars at their price points. And I will leave it at that and move on.
The point which I was getting at when you compare the specs of the MMV and a D28 they are very similar. The main differances are the bracing and neck joint. I actually picked mine over an HD28 and a D35. As promised here are the specs of the MMV. Note whe I bought mine the fingerboard and bridge were ebony.

Guitar Center (RW-FG) Custom 03: 10CMFULLGLOSSGUITARCENTER03

LABEL: None
CONSTRUCTION:1 Style; Ply Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint

BODY SIZE: d-14 Fret

TOP: Sitka Spruce
TOP BRACES: Sitka/1 Style/Non-Scalloped
PATTERN: d1 a-Frame
TONE BAR: Sitka Spruce
CROSS BRACE: Sitka Spruce
BRIDGE PLATE: Maple
SIDE PLATE: Sitka Spruce
TOP PLATE: None
A BRACE: Sitka Spruce
#1 BRACE: Sitka Spruce
SOUNDHOLE BRACE: None
TOP BINDING: White Boltaron
TOP INLAY: None
TOP PEARL: None
ADDITIOANL TOP INLAY: None

ROSETTE: Style 28
PERAL INLAY: None
ADDITIONAL ROSETTE INLAY: None

PICKGUARD: Tortoise
PEARL INLAY: None

BACK: Solid East Indian Rosewood
BACK PANELS: 2 Pc.
PURFLING: None
CENTER STRIP/LOC. STAMP: None
CAUTION STAMP: None
BACK BRACE #1: Sitka Spruce
BACK BRACE #2 Sitka Spruce
BACK BRACE #3: Sitka Spruce
BACK BRACE #4: Sitka Spruce
BACK BINDING: 6/32" White Boltaron
BACK INLAY: None
BACK PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL BACK INLAY: None

SIDES: Solid East Indian Rosewood
SIDE INLAY: None
SIDE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL SIDE INLAY: None
RIBBONS: Spanish Cedar
SIDE RIBBONS: East Indian Rosewood
ELECTRONICS BRACE: None

ENDPIECE: White Boltaron
ENDPIECE INLAY: None
ENDPIECE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL ENDPIECE INLAY: None

BLOCK: Strataply
TAG/PLATE: Maple
REAR: D Strataply
FRONT: D14 Fret Adjustable Strataply
Line 1: CFM Logo
Line 2: CUSTOM
Line 3: Serial #
Line 4: Made in USA
Line 5: Patent #
Line 6:

NECK: Genuine Mahogany-
NECK SHAPE: Mod Low Oval
HEADSTOCK: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper
BACK/HEAD STAMP: None
TRUSS ROD: Adjustable
HEELCAP: White Boltaron
NUT: White Corian

HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood
HEADPLATE DECAL: Raised Gold Foil
HEADPLATE BIND: None
HEADPLATE INLAY: None
HEADPLATE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL HEADPLATE INLAY: None
TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Gold w/ Small Knobs

FINGERBOARD: Black Ebony
RADIUS: 16"
ACTUAL SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16"
WIDTH AT 12 FRET: 2 1/8"
LENGTH: 17.984"
FRETS CLEAR: 14
TOTAL FRETS: 20
FINGERBOARD BIND: None
PEARL INLY: Style 28
ADDITIONAL PEARL INLAY: None
SIDE DOTS: White Boltaron
SIDE DOT POSITION: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets

FINISH TYPE: Gloss/Satin Neck
FINISH BODY: Gloss
FINISH TOP: Gloss / Clear
FINISH NECK:

BRIDGE: Black Ebony
STYLE: 1 Style Belly
PEARL INLAY: None
ADDITIONAL PEARL INLAY: None
STRING SPACING: 2 1/8"
SADDLE: 16" Radius/Compensated/White Tusq

ELECTRONICS: None
STRAP BUTTON: None
STRINGS: MSP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze
BRIDGE PINS: White w/ Black dots
END PIN: White w/Black Dot (Not Attached
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