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07-04-2020, 05:38 PM
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NGD - Martin D-35
So for the past two years or so, my primary guitar has been a Taylor 814ce (X-brace). No doubt it's a great guitar, but I always found myself having a more "analytical" or "objective" appreciation of the sound rather than an emotional connection.
I'd been watching videos of the Martin Standard Series dreadnoughts recently, and now that stores are open, I finally had a chance to try one out in person. I tried playing a D-28 and D-35, but as soon as I struck the D-35 I instantly fell in love with the sound. The lows have a powerful boomy-ness (as expected for a Martin) but even the highs, while not as sparkling as my 814, have a beautiful clarity. Overall, the guitar has such a richness of sound that I found myself unable to put the guitar down. So I decided to sell my Taylor and buy the D-35. This isn't to say I think the Taylor is an "inferior" guitar; it's an incredible guitar with a beautiful tone, but I think my heart is more with the D-35. Pros and cons with my new acquisition as usually is the case. I do wish Martin would use wood binding like Taylor does for guitars in this price range and I'm not the biggest fan of the molded 640 case that comes with the D-35, but the obvious pro of the sound outweighs what are ultimately cosmetic considerations. To Martin's credit, this is still a beautiful guitar and I love the three-piece back. Looking forward to playing this guitar for a while to come!  
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07-04-2020, 05:55 PM
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That’s terrific! Congratulations.
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07-04-2020, 06:15 PM
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07-04-2020, 06:50 PM
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Congrats on the D-35! It's an amazing guitar. Enjoy!
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07-04-2020, 07:10 PM
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Congrats! The first Martin I fell in love with was a D-35. Couldn't afford one so the wife got me a D-16GT. Nice guitar, I still have it, but I remember that D-35.
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07-04-2020, 07:20 PM
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Congrats! The D-35 has been a long time favorite of mine as far as Martins go.
Last week I played a couple dozen Martins and various others in Nashville, and a D-35 was by far my favorite new guitar that I played all week. I came so close to buying it..
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07-04-2020, 07:26 PM
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Congratulations! I am really wanting a D-35 too. Such a beautiful guitar! Enjoy it! I'm sure your fingers will be sore for the next few months from playing so much.
Martin
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07-04-2020, 07:34 PM
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Sweet, congrats on the 35. Got one on order with the custom shop. If not for covid and the factory shut down I might of had it by now. So I will live vicariously through you...Thanks
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07-04-2020, 07:52 PM
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Congratulations! I love the pick guard!
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07-04-2020, 08:19 PM
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Congratulations on your D-35. I have one myself and it’s a great instrument. Enjoy
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Barry 1969 Martin D-35 (Brazilian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce) 2002 Taylor 355 12-string (Sapele/Sitka Spruce) 2014 Taylor 914ce (Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce) 2016 Breedlove Oregon Concert (Myrtlewood) 2018 Taylor GS Mini (Walnut/Spruce) 2021 Taylor 326ce (Urban Ash/Mahogany) 2021 Kevin Ryan Paradiso (The Tree/Sinker Redwood) 2022 KaAloha KTM-10RP Ukulele (Koa)
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