3 piece back

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Long Jon

One of the most beautiful guitars I ever owned was a 1986 HD35 . Big Bad Bass Monster !

Like Jon (the long) one of the best guitars I ever owned was a D35 (1973) with a broken and repaired neck. Something very special about it. I sold it to a friend and whenever I hear him play it it breaks me up.

I have no plans to buy a three piece or any other guitar at present (which is a fatal thing to say!)
Often known but guitars used to be made sometimes with four piece backs AND fronts!

[Wade Hampton]

I’ll be the contrarian in this thread so far, because I’m not much of a D-35 fan. While I understand why those folks who have them love them, they really don’t suit the way I play.

But I voted for three piece backs in the poll, because one of my all-time favorite special edition Martins, the EMP-1, has a three piece back.


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[EZK123]

Definitely would. I love my D-35 (2017 Ambertone). I am also a big fan of the M-36s I've played.

I've seen multiple customs with 3 piece backs that I loved as well.

So yeah, I'd have zero problems with a 3-piece back.

[Steadfastly]

For those of you that watched the video, Acoustic Addict, it mentioned how the 3 piece back made an actual measurable difference in tone, even with the same woods. I was quire surprised.

[AZLiberty]

I vote yes:

[tadol]

I voted yes, but I also would like a 4 pc back, maybe even a 5 or 6 pc one -

[rct]

Sitting next to my M-36 so put me down for a Yes.

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[DanR]

Aesthetically, a three piece back is appealing to me. As for the '35' style Martins, tonally, they have always appealed to me as well.

I voted 'yes'.

[Mooh]

I've got a Beneteau with a three piece back. It was my choice when I ordered it, even though I'm certain it was more manufacturing steps for him. At the time I loved the look and felt that some guitar backs weren't stiff enough, though I have no recollection what I thought was significant about that. Superb guitar anyway.

[guitar george]

Yes I would buy a guitar with a 3-piece back. Some are beautiful. I've heard that the D-35 is the best Martin for strumming. I've never played one, but, maybe someday I'll buy one.

[BT55]

There’s another Martin with a three piece back. The Grand Performance GPCPA4 Siris. It is a very pretty example of what can be done with East Indian Rosewood.

[Brucebubs]

... and one for the Japanese.
My Morris B-50 has a 3-piece back.
All solid woods -Jacaranda back and sides with a Striped Maple centre wedge.

[rogthefrog]

I've played guitars with 4-piece backs because the pieces weren't quite wide enough. No issues. I'd buy one if it sounded good.

[John K]

I did. My 2011 D35. Mine till the dirt nap.

[Pitar]

Bought a new D35 in 73. Thought the 3-pc back was odd but I didn't buy it for that reason. Never gave it much thought, actually.