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Old 09-12-2020, 02:54 PM
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Default 2009 Martin D-21 Special SOLD

For sale - '09 Martin D-21 Special. Second owner, purchased from original owner here on AGF. Sitka top with vintage toner, EIR back and sides, forward-shifted X-scalloped bracing, ebony pyramid bridge, ebony fingerboard, 1-3/4 low profile neck, bone nut, compensated 16" radius bone saddle, open Gotoh tuners, rosewood binding.

In VG+ to Exc condition, only a few pick marks and swirls. OHSC and LR Bagg Lyric pickup included. Action is setup at a medium/low with medium strings, and not a whole lot of fret wear.

Beautiful tone. Was described to me as if an HD-28V and a D-18 had a kid. Warm, smokey, classic Martin rosewood, without being muddy. Overtone for days. Absolutely love the sound, but I can't get used to the neck, which is a 1-3/4" Low Profile - a pretty popular shape/size combo for a lot of folks on AGF, but just not for me.

SOLD shipped to CONUS. Feel free to contact if you have questions.
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Old 09-13-2020, 11:34 AM
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Nicest modern era Rosewood Martin dread I’ve played was a D-21 Special....really nice model.....GLWS....
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Old 09-15-2020, 06:01 AM
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Bump it back up for a great sounding dread.
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Old 09-15-2020, 07:40 AM
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Fantastic guitar, I would be a buyer if i did not have one in my lap right now. It has kicked many higher end guitars out of the collection.
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Old 09-19-2020, 06:36 AM
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Saturday bump.
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Old 09-19-2020, 10:21 PM
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Default String spacing at the bridge .

Can you tell us how wide it is at the saddle .
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Old 09-20-2020, 11:18 AM
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String spacing is 2-5/16" at the bridge.
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Old 09-20-2020, 12:27 PM
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Another big fan of this era (2008-2012) D-21 Special, and I'm not someone who usually likes Indian rosewood guitars. Great specs and features, great sound.

Not sure if it has anything to do with the pyramid bridge or not, but it has a nice, clear, balanced tone across all six strings - bass, mid-range, and treble - it is all there. Good with a flatpick, but I really like it played bare fingered.

Best of luck with the sale. This one looks to be in very good condition.
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Old 09-25-2020, 08:06 AM
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Thanks, MCDEMO1. She really does have a great sound. When Scott Nygaard reviewed it he said the D-21 was perfect for lyrical players wanting buttery tones and lush sustain. Pretty much nailed it. I’ll have to dig up his old review.
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Saturday evening bump.
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These are such cool guitars. GLWS.
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Old 10-04-2020, 07:13 PM
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Sunday evening price-drop bump.
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Old 10-04-2020, 10:11 PM
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These are such cool guitars. GLWS.
These are super special, great sounding ,looking and playing Martins.
Love Mine. Hard to not watch this one. GLWYS
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I had a D-21 way too briefly a couple of years ago. One of the many I wish I'd been smart enough to hold onto. Good luck with your sale of this beauty!
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