Just recently acquired this at auction and arriving next week. there was thoughts that this might be too good to be true . thoughts ? does anyone have a similar guitar and can vouch it’s real. The top did not seem to have as much patina?
I have what appears to be an original backpacker Guitar with the smaller head stock. It says the serial number is 35, 260 just like that with a space in between the comma
Can anyone tell me what year this one was manufactured?
What guitars do you think they sound best with in terms of tonewoods? How about strumming vs fingerstyle? What made you choose these instead of phosphor bronze?
I’m gonna prob order some and try them myself, but just curious! I have an OM-28.
Thanks
Should I trade my OMJM + 000-15M + $3,000 for a Martin CEO-10?
I’m looking for some advice from people who know Martin guitars well.
I currently own three Martins:
D-41
OMJM
000-15M
I’ve been offered a Martin CEO-10, one of the limited 100 examples.
The proposed trade would be:
My OMJM + 000-15M + $3,000 cash → CEO-10
I really like the CEO-10. The specs are very appealing: European spruce, Guatemalan rosewood, short scale, 1/4” scalloped bracing, traditional dovetail neck joint, etc. I also like the fact that it’s a limited model.
However, I absolutely love my OMJM, and I’ve recently been enjoying my 000-15M a lot as well. With the D-41, I already have a pretty diverse collection.
So I’m wondering:
Would you make this trade?
Is the CEO-10 special enough from a construction, tonal and collectability standpoint to justify giving up both the OMJM and 000-15M plus $3,000?
Or would you keep the two guitars and o the $3,000 on something else, perhaps a 2025+ 000-18, while keeping the OMJM and 000-15M?
I’m especially interested in opinions from people who have actually played a CEO-10, OMJM, or both.
Thanks!
I've always wanted a Martin guitar. And now I can afford one.
Im a returning beginner who plays my electric mostly, but want to put a 'parlour' guitar in my office. I'm 5'3" lady, so a big dreadnought won't be comfortable?
I'm going to some local shops tomorrow, suggestions?
I’ve got a 1975 D28 and want to make sure I’m taking care of it the right way long-term. Looking for advice from folks who own/maintain older instruments. I currently just use humidi packs and keep in case when not using. Should I invest in a room humidifier? Any other tricks?
2003 Martin Jimmy Buffett Polliwog. Signed by Jimmy and Chris Martin of Martin Guitars.
I started my guitar journey this year on a Yamaha. But I saved up enough money and finally got a Martin 000-18 that is now my daily guitar, and I love it so much. But since I don’t really have any aspirations to join a band or record music and just want to get as good as I can get at the guitar, I just don’t see myself ever needing another Martin/acoustic since this 000-18 does basically everything a regular dreadnought can do.
What do y’all think? Is there anything something like a D-35 or D-45 would give me? Would the difference in woods really sound that different? I’m just trying to be practical with my money and not just buy stuff that’s gonna sit on the stand.
I was curious, what is the Martin store like in person? I want to try a few different types of the D-18, like the custom shop vs. the 1937, sinker vs. regular mahogany sort of a situation. I was wondering if they have all the current models in stock or how it is in there.
Thank you
Additional question:
Are they all current models or do they mix in some of the older ones as well?
I’m thinking of picking this 2022 d28 up on the way home from my side job that’s out of state. Y’all think it looks legit/ okay?
Thanks!!!
Using in-case humidipak/ boveda packs in my sound hole is very tight. How are these typically used in the case other than this way?
I like draping them on the strings ideally because it remains upright if they were spill which seems not very likely.
Let me know what you guys do. Thanks
Just got an HD-28, and I wanted to get some extra strings for it. I was surprised to find that at both the local dealer where I bought the guitar and my local guitar they seemed to have 11s and 12s in EVERY acoustic string product, but fewer options for 13s…the stock gauge for my new guitar. Specifically I couldn’t find Stringjoys or Martin Retro in 13-56. They weren’t out, there simply wasn’t a spot for them on the display. I know I can order online, but I’m puzzled as to why two guitar shops seem to have limited selections for this gauge? Does anyone else find local shops have a limited stock of 13-56? Is this not a popular gauge? Do most D/HD players go down to 12s or 11s?
Happened across this beauty and at first was a bit scared by the Full Thickness neck… and it’s a baseball bat but wow this is an amazing beast of an 18. Blows my HD28 style Adi out of the water in projection and sounds amazing. I get the custom shop hype now 😅. I guess I’ll have to be buried with two guitars because this isn’t going anywhere! Not new, not old, just right! Back to playing!
In the market for a Martin. I stumbled across this Martin DRS2. Seller is willing to sell the guitar for $325 USD considering the body damage and damaged case.
Would this be worth the price? Thank you!
Hi, just bought a Martin D10E online and received delivery. The discolouration on the fingerboard was a real shock to me. Is this normal or expected or should I ask for a replacement? I know you can oil them etc but I thought I would ask if this is normal before I start doing anything to it. Open minded here - let me know what you think. UPDATE - Didn't take me long to come to my senses and realise that this natural undyed ebony is beautiful and awesome - thanks redditors!
Bought sight unseens this brand new D-41 with Cocobolo back and sides and premium spruce top.
My only dread. Definitely a loud guitar! Cocobolo really provides some clarity and note definition. Still need to try it with 12s after I play around a little with the factory 13s. Haven’t decided yet.
The Cocobolo is very red and beautiful! 😍