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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
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 Posted - 03/07/2009 : 18:13:09
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| I am looking to get a new acoustic guitar.I need an opinion I am looking to get a martin 28 series but i am not sure of getting a D-28 or a OOO-28. I tried out the righty D-28 that they had in stock.its a little bigger body then the OOO.BUt really not much i would say about a 1/2 overall bigger. but felt right and had a better bass response.What is your opinion |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 18:47:20
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D-28 for chord work.. definitely 000-28 for fingerstyle or more solo work. Especially if you're jamming with somebody else.
The D-35 is well priced in comparison with the 28 stuff. 3-piece back.
Look @ martins with "forward shifted bracing" - it makes a huge difference in tone. Look @ 000-28V maybe? or the HD-28V I think has that. Another great model to check out is the D-21 Special. amazing!! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2009 : 22:38:31
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| i tried out one d28 righty and had no problem with soloing or anything like that.I am looking for good sound. the lefty they had there was an acoustic electric and a 000 body it didn't have the bass of the 28.Also it has sat in the store for months and badly needed a set up and it was a longer scale like the 28 with super high action and i still could do solo work. |
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Pedalhead
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 03/08/2009 : 05:17:31
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| I had an HD-28, amazing. |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2009 : 08:36:44
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A 000 or OM or other small shape won't have the bass of a dreadnaught. That's a given.
Martins take some time to open up. Like 10 years, and more. Many new Martins in-store sound a little tight and boxy, but they're rewarding down the line. So, a dred will get more mids and clarity over the years, and an OM or OOO style will get richer bass (and more of the top frequencies). Think of this when you hear the guitar in the store.. my faves are any 00- or 000- in -18V or -28V, or the aforementioned D-21 special. Really wow.
From your description, it seems you want a lot of bass. So, go for the dred.. the HD would be an upgrade over the D, for sure. but that 21 is something else..
If you're not hooked on the Martin brand, look around a bit at the Taylor GS style, they give a lot of bass with a balanced top-end, or a Larrivee D-09 or D-10 ($), which I think is the best of the bunch, brand new. Your best bet is a 70s D-28, HD-28 or D-35, which you might find for $1500-2500 given this buyer's market we're in. |
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August West
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USA
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2009 : 19:50:46
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| ok i went to GC to try out a bunch of guitars.I am lefty to let you all know.I tried out a bunch of dreads a hd-28,d35 and a d42. the craftsmanship is amazing.I tried also a 000 and had more bass response with that one. And the tonal response i found was so very little to my ears and i am picky the 000 has alot more top end to it as well.So i think i am gonna bite the bullet and get the 000-28L. i mean if a 000 is good enough for Clapton it should be more then good enough for me. I could just find a great set of stings to balance it out if i find the 000-28L to bright i could just get a darker sounding set of strings. I mean it is a Martin and i know i will be happy with whatever 28 i get,Just the 000-28 feel better as well |
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August West
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USA
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2009 : 01:51:08
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| I tried one out, But i am really not a fan of sig models.It played nice and everything but really not into sig models |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 03/09/2009 : 03:07:19
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| Good choice! Take pics when you get it!! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2009 : 23:15:56
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| well spoke to the store today is gonna be about 4 months on the guitar |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2009 : 00:59:07
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| made my deposit the other day and they told me it would be 3 months not 4 so i should get it in june |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 03/14/2009 : 03:47:35
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My OMC-15E is great but would lack a little bottom-end for most people.
For me, its a good compromise between the Martin sound, size, & accessibility on the fretboard.
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2009 : 15:27:34
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| i tried one out similar to that in the music store last week. but it was set up horrible. i might of bought it if it was set up a little better. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2009 : 01:54:57
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| I finally got i it looks great i just have to set it up, seems a little high for me. i have to sand down the saddle about 1/64th |
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August West
Bronze Member
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 03:14:51
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Before you do anything to it in terms of adjusting the saddle, bridge, nut etc. I'd suggest checking out the following site (unless you already know what you are doing 100% and are sure the saddle sanding is what you need to do)
http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/pagelist.html#Musician
I guess if you mess up the saddle its not that hard to get a replacement though. |
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Martin guitar Help
