I have some questions about buying a Martin guitar: Is it better to buy a used one or a new one and why?
Question: I have some questions about buying a Martin guitar: 1) Is it better to buy a used one or a new one and why? 2) What's the difference between a three piece back and a one or two piece back? 3) What kind of used Martin can I get for $800-$1200? Answer: Buying a late-model used Martin ca ...
- Any other Martin pickers here? There is a fantastic Martin guitar forum call The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum.
Question: I play a 1992 D-16H. Any other Martin pickers here? There is a fantastic Martin guitar forum call The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum. It’s the best forum of any type I have ever visited. Lots of activity and few smartasses. Answer: Martin banjos or guitars? ;-) Probably a great many ...
tagged: - Martin 000-16 : pcik up for warm jazz sound?
Question: Have a Martin 000-16GT (see other thread re-action) which I have just re-strung with bronze 11s and would now like to add a sound hole pick up but would like to achieve a warmer jazz sound than is inherent in the model which has mahogany back and sides and spruce top. Any ideas guys? ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Poster- Martin Guitar in Ebony/Spruce
Question: At the Alaska RMMGA gathering I saw and heard a Martin Dred that had an Ebony body and Spruce sound board. The tone of this instrument was very very nice. It was my understanding that it is a special order guitar. Does anyone own one or have you played one? Answer: Having followed thi ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Musical Instrument- In perusing the Martin Guitar website, I came across the section for guitar kits and am intrigued. Is it unreasonable to try one of these kits?
Question: In perusing the Martin Guitar website, I came across the section for guitar kits and am intrigued. I've obviously never built a guitar before, but am reasonably literate in woodworking (not Norm Abrams though -- he has more tools than God). I was particularly interested in the kit# 3 ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Home Page- Martin historians I need your help
Question: As I was preparing for my praise band rehearsel the other night at the church, one of the ladies that attends the church asked if I would look at a guitar for her and tell her a value. Thinking I was going to be looking at an average production run guitar I wasn't prepared for what sh ...
tagged: Martin Guitar History- Old Martin HD-35 Fretboard Width?
Question: I stopped at the Guitar Center (horrors!) the other day and made my way back to the expensive guitar room. Sitting in the little display case - but not behind glass, was an old Brazilian rosewood HD-35. The top had a major crack beginning under the pickguard and running down to the bi ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Hd 35- The Martin Guitar
Question: Which Martin Guitar do you like Best? Answer: I love my 00-18, once owned by Patti Smith and then by her sister Kimberly Smith. Kim left it on consignment at the Village Music Inn on West 4th Street in New York City, and that's where I bought it about 25 years ago. I also have an 0-15 ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Guitar- Martin Guitars
Question: Anybody know where I can get info on Martin guitars ? Answer: Newsgroup: news:rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic (All acoustics, but lots of Martin owners) Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum: http://pub55.ezboard.com/btheunofficialmartinguitarforum Martin web site: http://www.martinguitar.c ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Forum- A rehab project for an old friend.
Question: If any of you know how I can get a Martin Decal, let me know? Answer: If you can't get a Martin decal, How 'bout a Dorgan decal? On a more serious note, maybe Ken Cashion would have some modeling sources that can make decals from photos. Scale RC model builders do it all the time. I'v ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Decal- Martin D-42
Question: I recently had the extreme pleasure of playing a Martin D-42. Actually I've gotten to play several now, but one in particular really stands out and I'm considering risking a divorce and buying it. But before I do I have a question I'm hoping ya'll can help with. According to the Matin ...
tagged: Martin Guitar D 42- Are Martin guitars hard to play?
Question: I read here and there that Martin acoustic guitars are difficult to play. Is there any truth in that? Answer: When I got home after our visit up the country I broke out my Martin D-21, which is basically a rosewood D-18. I bought it slightly used in '64 or 5. I'm doing mostly bass wor ...
tagged: Martin Guitar D 21- Seagull vs. Martin D-1
Question: I understand it both the Martin D-1 and budget Seagull models (S6 & +) are made via cad technology. If both are made with the same materials, are materials that are equally good, does it make sense for me to spend an extra $300 on the martin? Am I paying for the Martin name on what is ...
tagged: Martin Guitar D1- Martin guitars' outlook
Question: Looking through Martin's 'Sounding Board' newsletter, I couldn't help but wonder what their goal for the future is, besides make money while the money is good. I'm all for expansion, and more jobs. But they list 83, yes 83 models that they are going to carry, not including special & l ...
tagged: Martin Guitar Company- Martin Electric guitar?
Question: Ive got an old Martin electric guitar that im about to sell, can any1 help me and tell me what this guitar costs when new? Ive tried the Martin guitars homepage, but im not able to find it. heres some pics http://www.qxl.com/cgi-bin/qxlhome.cgi/SV/QXL/PR/Q1013438216/_2997433... image ...
tagged: Martin Electric Guitar- Martin D-42 or custom Taylor
Question: I am not trying to start a Martin vs Taylor flame war again. This is a serios post! I am contemplating buying a Martin D-42 because I like the Martin tone but I am rather fond of the feel of the Taylor necks. My question is: can Taylor make a custom dreadnaught with select woods that ...
tagged: Martin D42 Guitar- craking on Martin D35
Question: One year ago I bought a 78 Martin D35 On Ebay, from England (here it's France). There was 2 craks on the top, but not through the wood. Since one month I'm in a new house, with a special room for my guitars, but the house is really drier than my former one. Of course I noticed it only ...
tagged: Martin D35 Guitar- Broken Martin D-28?
Question: I've been lurking here for a while, and would like to partake of the collective wisdom. I bought a 1998 Martin D-28 on Ebay for $1,250, delivered today. Not mentioned in the blurb on the auction was a three inch crack in the wood, not just the finish, on the face of the guitar. I've t ...
tagged: Martin D28 Guitar- Martin D18 question/BlueRidge BR-140 question
Question: I am thinking real hard about purchasing a Martin D18. I looked on Ebay and noticed that there were more 1999 Martins than anything else and that there was a definite drop in price for a 1999 D-18 compared to other years. Is there something I don't know about this year model? Was it a ...
tagged: Martin D18 Guitar- Martin Custom Shop
Question: Anyone can enlighten me here on Martin Custom Guitars. Someone I know has one for sale, owner says its a HD28 with scalloped braces yet without the herringbone? On the block inside is the serial# and instead of the usual model stamp there is the custom stamp. My local guitar repair pa ...
tagged: Martin Custom Guitar
