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Martin DRS2 acoustic/ electric
Anyone have one or familiar w them? Pros cons?
Looking at one with a little damage next week priced at 500 Did these guitars have serial #’s. There isn’t one on the sticker in the sound hole Thanks Timber |
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Those are pretty nice guitars. What kind of damage does is have?
I just looked and you can get one from GC with no damage and a 45 day tryout for $599; https://www.guitarcenter.com/search?...tt=Martin+drs2 |
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Says a couple small cracks in the back - I haven’t seen it yet tho. Thanks lowrider
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Ugh ... I shy away from cracks anywhere on an acoustic but at least they are in the back and not on the surface. Others here are more knowledgeable about what to do.
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Funny, because I actually seek out used guitars with cracks. They're easy to repair, don't usually impact sound or durability, and are a great way to get a discount on a guitar.
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I've had a Martin DRS1 for about 7 years. It seems the specs are pretty similar to the DRS2. Mine is solid sapele top and back and sides.
It's a great playing guitar, is beautiful, and has required very little attention over the years to maintain. It's got good sustain and balanced volume across the strings. It does not have a thumping bass. It's not as loud as I hope a dread would be. The way the matte finish has become shiny in the spots where my hand rests looks beautiful, in my opinion. I have read that some people do not like this, but I do. The electronics have always done exactly what I need for open mics etc. Just need a spare 9 volt in the case, just in case. I will never sell for sentimental reasons. Sentiments aside, I think it's a good guitar for the money. It's mellower sound (likely from the sapele top?) might not be for everyone, especially those looking for more punch. However the DRS2 looks to be a different top anyways. Happy hunting!
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Thanks all for the info!
Timber |
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Anyone know the original retail price of these guitars?
Timber |
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The DRS1/2 are basically the same as the 10 Road Series dreadnoughts Martin sells now, which have a slightly upgraded pickup. The solid sapele runs for $899 new, the spruce top for a bit more.
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Thanks yeolrocker
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