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Old 01-21-2018, 11:44 AM
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Thanks guys! So I've just received it a couple of days ago (photos to follow) and I have to say I was VERY surprised by it. A more in depth review will follow, as well as a video, but for now, it's a pretty incredible guitar! Not to mention at a pretty good price too. Would highly recommend those looking for a great instrument that won't break the bank, to drop John Datlen an e-mail

John, you've did it again! Been very impressed by all the guitars of yours I've had the privilege of playing someone is going to be a happy owner of this Datlen.
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Old 01-21-2018, 02:24 PM
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Thanks guys! So I've just received it a couple of days ago (photos to follow) and I have to say I was VERY surprised by it. A more in depth review will follow, as well as a video, but for now, it's a pretty incredible guitar! Not to mention at a pretty good price too. Would highly recommend those looking for a great instrument that won't break the bank, to drop John Datlen an e-mail

John, you've did it again! Been very impressed by all the guitars of yours I've had the privilege of playing someone is going to be a happy owner of this Datlen.
Thanks for the great review Marcus! I’m looking forward to the video clips!
It was fun designing and building this new body style. It’s a slight departure from the traditional “Martin” shape that I was building before. I wanted to improve upon the already great tone and volume from my previous single 0 builds but give it a bit more modern aesthetic. Thanks again!
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Old 01-21-2018, 04:42 PM
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Thanks for the great review Marcus! I’m looking forward to the video clips!
It was fun designing and building this new body style. It’s a slight departure from the traditional “Martin” shape that I was building before. I wanted to improve upon the already great tone and volume from my previous single 0 builds but give it a bit more modern aesthetic. Thanks again!
John and Marcus, congratulations on this one! A very gorgeous looking guitar; waiting to hear Marcus' sound/video clips!
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Old 02-03-2018, 10:29 AM
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I have listed this guitar on the "Guitars in stock" thread, do check it out! Here's a short audio clip I recorded on my Samsung S7 Edge so the quality isn't the best. I shall have a video and some proper mic-ing of this guitar soon!

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Old 03-01-2018, 10:13 AM
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Hey guys, here's the promised video! If you want to skip straight to hearing how the guitar sounds, fast forward to 2:37. Enjoy!

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I urge that folks watch this video. Not many sound clips of Johns work exist yet and his sound is awesome. This little guitar is a beast.
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Old 03-02-2018, 04:16 PM
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Marcus, that guitar sounds "wonderful!" Beautiful bass, even at such a low tuning... Looks beautiful as well. Congrats to you and John on this guitar!
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I urge that folks watch this video. Not many sound clips of Johns work exist yet and his sound is awesome. This little guitar is a beast.
It indeed is a beast! Had a little visit from a particular luthier over the weekend who was taken aback by the volume

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Marcus, that guitar sounds "wonderful!" Beautiful bass, even at such a low tuning... Looks beautiful as well. Congrats to you and John on this guitar!
The bass is incredibly impressive! I am even palm muting it for majority of the demo, and it still growls.
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Old 05-13-2018, 10:02 AM
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This Datlen has found a very happy new home and we are excited to bring in our very next one.

John has a 00 in the works and we are looking to adopt it for our next Datlen Luthiery. Here is a quick sneak peek of it:





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