Martin D-45 Troubles - Page 3

jrb715 · #31 12-06-2021, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zissou Intern

The OP's question wasn't about what brand to buy. He was very specific; he wants a Martin D-45 and is merely asking for advice on A, B, or is there another Martin D-4X he should be considering. Why bother recommending Guilds or Collings or H&D's or Froggies? He wants a Martin 40 Series.

I was curious about why he wanted the D45 when he seemed so unfamiliar with the sound. I'm sure it doesn't do much harm to suggest there are other options if he is unfamiliar with them as well.

Zissou Intern · #32 12-06-2021, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jrb715

I was curious about why he wanted the D45 when he seemed so unfamiliar with the sound. I'm sure it doesn't do much harm to suggest there are other options if he is unfamiliar with them as well.

Unfamiliar with the D45 sound...hmmm. I didn't draw that inference from his initial post. It seemed to me that he was trying to decide between two Martin D45's or keep searching for a different 40 Series.

leew3 · #33 12-06-2021, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zissou Intern

The OP's question wasn't about what brand to buy. He was very specific; he wants a Martin D-45 and is merely asking for advice on A, B, or is there another Martin D-4X he should be considering. Why bother recommending Guilds or Collings or H&D's or Froggies? He wants a Martin 40 Series.

in short because it's an unwritten rule for some members to tell any OP that they've asked the wrong question

sinistral · #34 12-06-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by leew3

in short because it's an unwritten rule for some members to tell any OP that they've asked the wrong question

And that the answer to the question they should’ve asked is Collings, Santa Cruz, Huss & Dalton, Bourgeois or Froggy Bottom.

eljay · #35 12-06-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sinistral

And that the answer to the question they should’ve asked is Collings, Santa Cruz, Huss & Dalton, Bourgeois or Froggy Bottom.

Add Yamaha LL56: top-grade woods, lots of abalone, tasteful snowflake fret markers, hand built by a single master craftsman, tap-tuned top, half the price of a d-45

Slimt · #36 12-06-2021, 08:32 PM

Last D45 I owned was a really Nice guitar.

jp2558 · #37 12-06-2021, 10:33 PM

In my experience, playing the same two guitars on another day could produce completely different results... FWIW. First world problems are real!

rokdog49 · #38 12-08-2021, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

I have a 2018 D-45. It has forward-shifted, scalloped top bracing, so it sounds like a D-45V of previous years. I like the sound of this guitar, which has a fair amount of bass but still has some sparkle in the treble. This is a video I made right after I obtained the guitar.

I hope this is helpful.

- Glenn

As usual,Nice rendition Glenn…
Not my cup of tea in a guitar.
It is purty tho’