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What do you all HONESTLY think of Martin guitars?
I have 3 of them... A DC-Aura, D12-28 and an OMC35. Three really different guitars but have one thing in common. They all feel comfortable to me. The dread is nice and bassy, the OM nice balanced sound, although the on board pickup SUCKS, and the 12 string brings me back to the 60’s every time I pick it up. All three have been set up professionally and have stood up well in AZ heat and lack of humidity, though they stay in a humidified cabinet. I have had no issues with quality or build, but I do baby the 12 string by keeping tuned 1/2 step down.
For me they are the best fit to my playing style, tone and feel. I have Taylor’s and a McPhersen as well, I still play the Martins more. For this player they are my favorite. |
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You just said it, they do produce instruments of this caliber. Are you saying they should ONLY produce instruments of this caliber? If they did, everything would be 5 grand or above which wouldn't be great for business. I'm just glad those caliber instruments exist. The reality is the money they make selling those lower cost instruments is what keeps these authentic-level guitars around. The absolute best instrument I've ever owned is the Martin Outlaw 17 (with authentic bracing specs). It bests the offerings I've owned or played by Bourgeois, Collings, Eastman, and PreWar.
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I have a 2003 000-18MC and a 2005 000-28VS that I bought new. I had a 1999 000-28EC fro new that I used as trade fodder to get the VS. All were exceptional in tone, feel and quality of workmanship. Never had a single issue with any of them. I would buy a Martin again based on my experiences but sadly nothing in the current lineup appeals enough to me. My last few guitars have been Gibsons and a National.
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I’ve owned 4 Martins, currently still have two* of them. (D-16, D-18, 000-28 Custom*, 0-15 Custom*) For me the rule is, try before you buy. There is no consistency. Or get a new one from a retailer with a generous return policy.
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The old ones are the only ones I know about. I sold my old ones. Now I play a Seagull.
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The only acoustics that work for me tone wise are dreadnaughts. Of those I think that Martin Authentics are in a class by themselves.
But I also love guitars built by Bill Collings. Every bit the equal of Martin's best and in some ways even superior. |
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Agreed...Collings builds some stellar guitars!
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I've played/owned Martin guitars since the early 60's. I've owned several Gibson guitars that were really nice. I tried a Taylor 12-string for a few days and took it back to the store.
I'm not saying Martin guitars are better but thy appeal to me. Others on this forum go for Gibson or Taylor guitars. That's cool. |
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Just curious...what does that do to the tone? FWIW...my luthier says he'd rather deal with an underset neck than an overset one.
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They should have a punchcard like at the coffee shops! One free guitar with your 10th purchase!
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I’ve owned several...I own two now, and I’m quite sure I’ll own more. For me, at least...no other guitars, at their general price point have the “sound” that consistently satisfies me.
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Tall saddle with too much string break angle reduces the hinge effect of the bridge/saddle combo and shifts the tone to less bass response due to the down force on the saddle. Theoretically that is why guys like Kimsey always are talking about saddle height of 0.135 inches on Martins as ideal. But again..no expert here. Just saying Eastman is known for too much neck angle and really tall saddles as a fix |
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Like all builders, some are great and some are not. I had a HD-28 that had terrible tone. I had a SCGC high end guitar that had terrible tone. I sold both of those. But both builders produce some of the best guitars out there. I have not liked the Taylor tone but then I just bought a high end custom Taylor DDSM that has the best tone I have ever heard. Go figure.
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