This might be a dumb question but I'm planning on getting a D-18 as a "buy it for life" type of guitar, the only thing is I really like the "Golden Brown" look on the authentic D-18 but it is not in my budget. Will the standard series D-18 age into that color with years of owning it?
I personally believe this is one of the easiest acoustic guitar mods that make the biggest improvement. Also picked up some new solid bridge pins from elderly to compete the mod. All said and done the guitar sounds better for sure.
Anyone else done this to one of their guitars yet? It’s not that hard to do if you have the right tools, and the tools really don’t cost that much.
I’m wondering if anyone can verify whether this is a fake or not. I have just been given it by a random stranger who I was originally just picking up some old amps from; it seems a bit too good to be true that he’d just throw in a free Martin too but he said he had no need for it and had to clear his garage out.
My main cause of suspicion (besides seemingly being given a guitar worth ~£800) is that there doesn’t seem to be any serial number printed on the neck block. Would appreciate any advice or knowledge on this 😂
Cool comparison between “relatively” comparable guitars with the big difference being body size/shape
I drove 15 hours round trip to pick this up earlier this week. I’m so happy with it. It’s dry and punchy and intonated just beautifully. Action is a pinch higher than I like but I’m already used to it. My first vintage guitar purchase. Martins are a thing of beauty.
Just picked up from Gryphon Stringed Inst. We spent weeks digging up the little details on the OM28JM and ordered a clone. Challenging to make a compromise on the inlays and to get the correct tint that matches the toner from that era.
It came out perfect, plays beautifully out of the box and same action as my other guitars with twice the saddle height!!!
The neck to original OM28JM specs feel amazing even for someone like me who loves the MLO neck.
Recently got this 2020 DC-13E. it's my first Martin and a lovely guitar. Been playing it quite a bit. I am curious though what I am missing out on vs the standard series ? Mostly in terms of playability and sound ?
Don't have a local shop nearby where I'm able to test out some of the higher end models. Thanks
Love this guitar and cat.
I got this used and it doesn’t look like it has ever been played. I have it in the case with Boveda packs after traveling across the country. I can’t decide to put a new set of Martin PB mediums or try the PB lights I use on my 000-28MD. I have a couple sets of lights on hand but no mediums.
So happy with this beautiful guitar!
Hello, I was long looking at a Martin 00015m or sm, and wanted to know your opinion. I'm a medium guitar player who mostly plays or hears folk songs for himself. My problem is I'm from Chile and would have to import the guitar. The other thing is that I can't test it because there are no such guitars in my local shop. I was also wondering about your opinion on the price, in Chile the 00015 sm is between 2500 and 2700 dolars. So I don't know if the price is to steep to buy a new one, or can I get a better guitar with the same sound and quality for a better price? Have a great day 😄