WoodSongs QUAD 28s Martin Guitar

[GreJack]

I just read about the new Michael Johnathon model 0000-28s Martin Guitar called the WoodSongs QUAD 28s. It is a wide neck 12 fret slot guitar with the larger 0000 body. There is an artist rendering here:

http://michaeljohnathon.com/michael-...ad-28s-guitar/

I'm guessing somewhere in the $7500 range but there is no price listed. I always found the 00 and 000 too small, so this seems like a smart option.

Looks like the same approach as the Norman Blake models - 12 fret neck on a 14 fret body. Nothing exotic as far as woods or construction, other than the uncommon pairing of the 12 fret neck / 14 fret body. I'd think the retail would be more like $5,000.

[HHP]

Even using the same butt-ugly pickguard they used on the Blake models.

What's wrong with the Blake guards?

[vpolineni]

At the risk of sounding blasphemous, I wish they offered it with a cutaway.

[GreJack]

From what I read the guitar pictured was only a rendering. Not the actual guitar

[ukejon]

I like WoodSongs and MJ is a good fella, but for goodness sake it seems like Martin will name a guitar after anyone these days. Can an "Ukejon" model be far off (extra short scale, all koa, picture of a Hula Girl on the headstock)?

[HHP]

Originally Posted by Todd Yates

What's wrong with the Blake guards?

To me, they look too elongated and reach too close to the bridge. The shape looks out of place on the body.

[Wade Hampton]

Yep. It's the Norman Blake model idea expanded to the 0000 size instead of the 000 size.

I've played a few of the Blake models and found them "midrange-ier" than I like, but I'm sure that could be corrected with the proper playing technique and/or pick selection.

By the way, I agree with HHP that the pickguard does look a bit odd with the instrument's general geometry and configuration, but since the chances are good that I won't be rushing out to order one I don't see where it's any of my put-in. I doubt that anyone is going to cry themselves to sleep based on what I think, anyway....


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[GreJack]

It will be interesting to see what the released model will sound/look like. I have always been a fan f the 000 and favor slot neck, 12 frets. The bigger body might give it more punch.

[arktrav]

I think this is a great model idea! I have owned several quad 0's and love the size and the sound. I also love 12 fret slotheads and have wondered myself, why Martin did not come up with this combination. But, oh me, now I will start "gasing" for one of these. I look forward to hearing from someone who has one and what they think.

Originally Posted by ukejon

I like WoodSongs and MJ is a good fella, but for goodness sake it seems like Martin will name a guitar after anyone these days.

I suspect this is not a model marked guitar, rather a Custom Shop run with custom labels. Notice that Willcutt is the "exclusive retailer for worldwide sales". Martin doesn't do that with model marked guitars, even very limited editions. MJ's page also says, "The guitar will be marketed as the WoodSongs QUAD 28s." Note, "marketed as", so I really believe this is a custom run that Michael and Bob worked on together. I know them both, so I guess I could call one of them and ask.

Originally Posted by HHP

To me, they look too elongated and reach too close to the bridge. The shape looks out of place on the body.

That's not an uncommon complaint, but I'm not sure what would have looked better. With the bridge pushed back so far, a normal sized guard would leave a huge gap, which I think would look even worse.

[arktrav]

I contacted the dealer, Willcutt Guitars, and this is what I received. Pretty pricy, it seems to me. But it may be a nice guitar.

Here's basic spec for the Woodsongs Martin:

0000 body with 12 fret neck
sitka top with adi braces (golden era)
east indian rosewood back and sides
belly bridge
waverly tuners
1 3/4 nut
24.8 scale length

sale price on these will be $6999.Thanks for your interest! Take care, Eric


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Willcutt Guitars
859-276-0675

[GreJack]

I was originally told the list was $8999 so this is a LOT more attractive. Still pricey but for this model Martin I'm in.