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This guitar feels just right on my lap (Very light) and sounds bright, crisp and soft with just the right amount of deep musical tone required. And being that it is a solid wood guitar, I looking forward to it maturing like a fine bottle of wine. I also love the smell of the mahogany; like an old church grand piano, the smell of aged elegance and prestige, an instrument worthy of ultimate respect. I’m intimidated at times to pick it up and play it, till I remember; Oh Yea, it mine; I can do what ever I want with it. and then wondering after playing it a while; where did the time go. The guitar sound so good that it make me sound like a much better guitar player then I really am. The guitar comes with a hard case that’s a prefect fit. If your looking for something glamorous this one is not for you, this is as simply and basic as it gets a true masterpiece.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
serious fret ware. after cleaning and setting up for a passive under saddle pickup, the guitar will be evaluated for re-dress or re-fret work.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I enjoy purchasing and restoring "distressed" instruments, especially guitars. I was attracted to this Martin (1) because of the famous name; (2) because it was advertised as being in damaged "BEATER" condition and sold at a relatively low price; (3) because I like the tone of a mahogany guitar. I have a comparable Guild D-125, newer and in better shape. I like them both but the Martin sounds a little bit "sweeter"- I can't describe the difference more clearly- its action is a bit easier, possibly because it's a mature instrument: about eight years old. It obviously had a rough life; I've repaired much worse. It arrived dusty but an initial cleanup with furniture polish did wonders. I will have to cleat some expansion cracks in face and back, strip and refinish -with its traditional nitrocel lacquer finish, one of the easiest to remove and retouch- , but it's a great instrument and exactly the type I look for. Several upper frets are worn. I thought I might have to replace them but I won't. The action is fine, very easy on my fingers. I'm reluctant to begin stripping because I want to keep playing it- it's really hard to put down! A mature instrument at a great price. I would not have purchased a new one at or near list: the price seems excessive despite its quality. After repairs, if and when I decide to resell, it will be at a good profit!Read full review
This is a perfect guitar. Great details and just enough "bling" to add a small wow factor. It sounds super, plenty of tone and big sound. I have an real D'Angelico made in the 40's, which is suppose to be the "best". However, this Martin (although a different sound) is almost more fun to play. Been an archtop fan because I like the look, however, the Martin made me enjoy the "flat top" guitar. Great choice. Al
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Kind of a rare model (mine is the D-15S), this Martin has all-mahogany construction, a 12-fret neck, and slotted headstock. It has an oversized dreadnought body that is about the size of a small rowboat, but still pretty comfortable to hold and play. As you can imagine, the sound is really big, too. The action is low but not too low, and there is something in the set-up that makes you want to play cleanly and with your best technique. The reward is in the sound. Did I say it sounded big? Seriously, I have heard the term "piano-like" applied to guitars for years, but this thing is what I think they mean. Huge, punchy attack, well-balanced tone, I have never heard a straight acoustic guitar sustain like this baby does! Strum as hard as you like, you cannot "squash" the tone down. It just gets louder and louder. Loves fingerstyle playing too, with the 12-fret neck and wide board. This is a Martin that is not like the other Martins. Not for everybody, but I keep coming back to mine. Very cool guitar.Read full review
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