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Have to go Yamaha . This is my first one , always walked past them in the music stores. Have Seagulls and Godin a lot of bling but a lot pricier . Really like Yamaha.
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Production line: Collings
Small shop: Blazer and Henkes as well as Dudenbostel
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Really? It's well known that Martin, a much larger builder than the others, has had QC issues, including in the recent past. But the first generation Authentics that I played seemed to be as well built as any of the boutique builders. And my 00-18 Tim O'Brien has been flawless from day one. I guess your experience was not as fortunate.
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Yes in the past they never were in the Collings, Santa Cruz, Bourgeois league. With the Authentic series Martin has basically answered the challenge as if to say....Dare you question our resolve or know how! My new OO-17 Authentic 1931 has made me question if I really want to keep my Santa Cruz H-13, the Martin just has a richer smoother sound. The thought of the Martin replacing my SCGC never crossed my mind.
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I'd suggest any of the Eastman guitars. I haven't tried any "bad" ones yet--just a few that I didn't feel compelled to buy.
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Of my three American made factory guitars I ‘ll say the Guild is actually the cleanest inside and out as far as fit and finish goes. All three are excellent though. Took me a long time to get to the point of being content with my stable.
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