Martin "Expert Authentics"

[Pender]

Originally Posted by identity71

i really don't understand this message, i've just talked about my issues about the action of a guitar, is it possible in this forum or not? i never tried the aged guitar, i've just said that i can't image it so different from the not aged, without any personal matter. i keep on thinking maybe it's my bad english.

i think every guitar is different, there is not a guitar better, it depends on personal tastes. i'm sure there are differences also beween 2 aged authentics

How do you compare the neck to the Collings neck if you ever played both?

[Slimt]

I have a 000-42 A. Great guitar. And yup the neck is the same as a original. Proper set ups can give great comfort for playing.

[gmel555]

Originally Posted by TOPDOGJIM

I purchased the aged version, 000-28. Most amazing guitar I have ever owned. It has taken me years to find the sound that comes from this beauty. It has minor aging, some checking and aging on the tuners.

I also bought a stage one aged 1937 000-28 in Ambertone, in early October and -like topdogjim- I love it. I didn’t get it because I believe it’s exactly like a 1937 000-28. I also didn’t buy it because I think it’s the last “authentic” or vintage facsimile of a 000-28 that Martin will ever make. I did get it because I loved the tone, playability, the neck, etc. AND the vintage vibe, excellent, way cool cosmetics (love the aged ambertone!) which IMHO all add up to a wonderful approximation of an 80 yo guitar in great shape. I’m not trying to fool anyone when I take it out of the case and play it. To me it is just a great reproduction (w some accommodations) with fantastic tone. For me the price matches the value I received, and whatever Martin does down the road w other Authentic offerings doesn’t change any of the above.