Sasquatch
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Post by Sasquatch on Sept 15, 2020 1:23:18 GMT
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Post by Colchar on Sept 15, 2020 16:59:22 GMT
Nope, Gibson acoustic for me.
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Post by Sgt Rock on Sept 15, 2020 22:01:07 GMT
I bought an Alverez in 1974 after I got out of the Army. I played a Gibson and a Martin, but never liked the sound of either. so, I bought the Alverez. I still have it, too.
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Sasquatch
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Post by Sasquatch on Sept 15, 2020 23:33:37 GMT
I'm a Martin slut really. Such a feature in my earlier years on Hee Haw and at the little guitar shop in my town. That shop showcased Martin. A couple of times I was hanging around being annoying, an impromptu Bluegrass jam session would spontaneously commence. Put the hook in me it did. As much as the D-45 sparkled with generous additions of abalone, the new at the time HD-28 and it's herringbone top inlay really caught my eye. Made in Nazareth, PA since the late 1850s. They invented the Dreadnought and the X-brace. Attachments:
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Post by Colchar on Sept 16, 2020 13:02:44 GMT
I was seriously considering Martins when I was searching for a 'lifer' acoustic, but after some time I realized that I liked Gibsons (well some Gibsons) better. The one I bought is in the thread right below this one in the acoustic section.
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Post by Sasquatch on Sept 16, 2020 19:21:35 GMT
I was seriously considering Martins when I was searching for a 'lifer' acoustic, but after some time I realized that I liked Gibsons (well some Gibsons) better. The one I bought is in the thread right below this one in the acoustic section. Yes, I saw it. Quite a looker! |
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Post by Colchar on Sept 16, 2020 19:37:47 GMT
I was seriously considering Martins when I was searching for a 'lifer' acoustic, but after some time I realized that I liked Gibsons (well some Gibsons) better. The one I bought is in the thread right below this one in the acoustic section. Yes, I saw it. Quite a looker! She sounds better than she looks. If only I had the skill to do her justice. But I have fun and that's what matters right? |
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Post by Sasquatch on Sept 16, 2020 20:30:07 GMT
Yes, I saw it. Quite a looker! She sounds better than she looks. If only I had the skill to do her justice. But I have fun and that's what matters right? Absolutely!  |
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Post by infant on Nov 11, 2020 18:12:38 GMT
I bought a new Martin D-16GT about 8 years ago. I know it's not a D-18 or D-28 but damn it sounds great!
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Post by zontar on Nov 25, 2020 8:06:18 GMT
I've played many Martins, at east briefly over the years--but I have never owned one.
Nothing against them, but in a way they are too nice for me.
I mean that in a good way.
I own two acoustics--an old MIJ classical & a Simon & Patrick 12 string.
They both suit my playing.
But lots of cool music has been played on Martin guitars.
I wouldn't turn down a free one.
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Post by Bill h on Nov 26, 2020 0:18:43 GMT
I have a friend that lives near Nazareth pa, on a visit we went to the Martin factory and did the tour. The tour was awesome, what I remember most for some reason was the shop where they made strings, I thought that process was pretty cool.
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Post by Die Bullen on Dec 2, 2020 17:14:51 GMT
I had a really nice Martin acoustic (I forget the model) that I got new as a closeout from a Sam Ash. Wonderful sounding guitar and played great too!
The problem is in my area the humidity is very high in the summer and closes in on 0% in the winter. I wound up not wanting to take the guitar out of the case for very long for fear of cracks developing in the flat top.
This ultimately led me to sell the Martin (luckily I got pretty much what I paid for it) and I bought a Rainsong BI-JM1000.
The Rainsong certainly doesn't play as nicely as the Martin did but it is extremely loud and not sensitive to atmospheric conditions so it is a perfect stand guitar.
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Post by Bill h on Dec 3, 2020 1:02:29 GMT
I had a really nice Martin acoustic (I forget the model) that I got new as a closeout from a Sam Ash. Wonderful sounding guitar and played great too! The problem is in my area the humidity is very high in the summer and closes in on 0% in the winter. I wound up not wanting to take the guitar out of the case for very long for fear of cracks developing in the flat top. This ultimately led me to sell the Martin (luckily I got pretty much what I paid for it) and I bought a Rainsong BI-JM1000. The Rainsong certainly doesn't play as nicely as the Martin did but it is extremely loud and not sensitive to atmospheric conditions so it is a perfect stand guitar. I’ve played rainsong acoustics, sturdy well built guitar. Prices are reasonable. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Dec 3, 2020 18:50:00 GMT
I had a really nice Martin acoustic (I forget the model) that I got new as a closeout from a Sam Ash. Wonderful sounding guitar and played great too! The problem is in my area the humidity is very high in the summer and closes in on 0% in the winter. I wound up not wanting to take the guitar out of the case for very long for fear of cracks developing in the flat top. This ultimately led me to sell the Martin (luckily I got pretty much what I paid for it) and I bought a Rainsong BI-JM1000. The Rainsong certainly doesn't play as nicely as the Martin did but it is extremely loud and not sensitive to atmospheric conditions so it is a perfect stand guitar. I’ve played rainsong acoustics, sturdy well built guitar. Prices are reasonable. Most of my gear preference shifts in the past few years have been based around practicality rather than collecting. I really liked that Martin but getting a whole house humidifier would be ridiculous as it would require cutting registers in the floors (steam heat). Much cheaper to go carbon fibre |
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Post by Bill h on Dec 4, 2020 0:03:11 GMT
I’ve played rainsong acoustics, sturdy well built guitar. Prices are reasonable. Most of my gear preference shifts in the past few years have been based around practicality rather than collecting. I really liked that Martin but getting a whole house humidifier would be ridiculous as it would require cutting registers in the floors (steam heat). Much cheaper to go carbon fibre [br It’s pretty hard to humidify or even dehumidify a house without a central air system. They make portable hum/dehumidifiers but they are a pain in the ass to run. |
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Post by infant on Dec 4, 2020 1:34:33 GMT
I keep all my guitars in the basement. I’ve got a hygrometer in the room and through both summer and winter, the humidity stays between 45-65 RH. I keep an Oasis humidifier in the Martin case during the winter.
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Post by Die Bullen on Dec 4, 2020 16:03:48 GMT
I have central air which does lower the house's humidity in the summer, but the real problem is the winter where the humidity drops. Steam heat doesn't really introduce enough humidity to compensate for extremely low humidity.
I have a hygrometer in the basement too and once the humidity starts approaching 30% the guitars return to their cases and the case humidifiers start coming out.
Ugh- did I hijack OP's thread? I didn't mean to! Maybe time for a humidity thread!
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Post by Sgt Rock on Dec 4, 2020 19:04:31 GMT
I have central air which does lower the house's humidity in the summer, but the real problem is the winter where the humidity drops. Steam heat doesn't really introduce enough humidity to compensate for extremely low humidity. I have a hygrometer in the basement too and once the humidity starts approaching 30% the guitars return to their cases and the case humidifiers start coming out. Ugh- did I hijack OP's thread? I didn't mean to! Maybe time for a humidity thread! dB no problem. the new thread will help keep the hijack at bay. good call. |
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Post by george on Jul 2, 2021 1:52:03 GMT
I have 3 of them:
2011 HD35CS
2012 D18
2015 HD28V
Since the shut down I've been doing more recording than jamming and I'm finding the D18 is easier to record so using it a lot now. Mahogany body on the 18 has fewer overtones than the rosewood on the other two which could be why it records better.
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Post by Sgt Rock on Jul 2, 2021 3:30:03 GMT
I have 3 of them: 2011 HD35CS 2012 D18 2015 HD28V Since the shut down I've been doing more recording than jamming and I'm finding the D18 is easier to record so using it a lot now. Mahogany body on the 18 has fewer overtones than the rosewood on the other two which could be why it records better. hey ! welcome back to the forum. some things have changed. we have a different bunch of guys here now. but the main thing is we're growing. again, glad to see ya here. |
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Post by zontar on Jul 2, 2021 6:39:44 GMT
I have 3 of them: 2011 HD35CS 2012 D18 2015 HD28V Since the shut down I've been doing more recording than jamming and I'm finding the D18 is easier to record so using it a lot now. Mahogany body on the 18 has fewer overtones than the rosewood on the other two which could be why it records better. I love mahogany on an acoustic. It suits my playing. |
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Post by infant on Jul 2, 2021 13:43:29 GMT
My D16GT has mahogany sides and back…I love it’s sound although I prefer the dramatic look of rosewood from an appearance aspect.
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Post by johnreardon on Jul 2, 2021 16:12:44 GMT
I’ve only owned two Martins, a D28 & a DC28E.
The D28 was just acoustic, whereas the other had a Fishman. To be honest, I wasn’t that impressed with either. The Taylor I have now is much better for me. It plays more like an electric
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Post by highdeaf on Jul 6, 2021 7:19:53 GMT
I currently have a '72 Martin D18S. That's the slotted headstock, 12 fret D18.
Martin made the body a bit bigger (upper bouts extend up the neck from f14 to f12) instead of moving the bridge closer to the lower bout, as most builders do with 12-fretters.
A real cannon. But with a 1-7/8th" nut, it's a bear to play licky/riffy stuff with. Great for finger-picking, as it's just about 'classical' wide. Great guitar, but not my best acoustic. It has it's own little niche going on, for sure.
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Post by zontar on Jul 8, 2021 5:48:05 GMT
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Post by zontar on Jul 8, 2021 5:48:31 GMT
Oh, sorry, I misread that as Andrea Martin fans...  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2021 13:00:00 GMT
Hello,
I have a HD-28V and a D-18V presently. Sold a 2002 D-28, 1977 HD-28, HD-35 and a 00015M in the last 2 years. All were good guitars with the exception of the 2002 D-28. It sounded like the dreaded "Muddy Martin". I used to comically think it was constipated, as it seemed like a guitar that wanted to ring loud and clear, but had something holding it back. I just saw it for sale on Kijiji a few days ago for 30% more than I sold it for. Possibly the acoustic market has seen a price hike recently. I was just a little shocked at the dudes asking price, as I was about to post my D-18V for the same price...the D-18V being a much better guitar IMHO.
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