Advantages: will last a life time, sounds great, plays great, will not depreciate Disadvantages: costly to begin with
...simply, If you purchase a Martin you will never have to buy another acoustic again, they are the perfect tool for all professional players. In my experience I have never seen one loose any value or sound bad. My advice would be to certainly shop around to find the best deals and Do not just settle on the first that you pick up unless you are instantly happy with its feel and sound. No two acoustics are identical in sound or feel so do not stop until ... ...very fortunate to purchase my Martin for £800 second hand price, the guitar had a few marks on it but the fact is I buy my guitars to play and gig not to lock in a cabinet all it's life so this did not bother me, I actually kind of think it added to it's character. Whether you spend £1500 or £5000 on your martin you will have a guitar for life as Martins are built for the professional player looking for the ultimate tool. Ultimately there are other ...
kylehall99 21.09.2009
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Advantages: Everything Disadvantages: None that I know
The C.F. Martin Company is an american guitar manufacturer established in 1833, and have consistantly produced some of the worlds finest acoustic gutars. Used by stars like Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash and many many others.
The D28 design was first introduced around 1934, and is almost unchanged since. The letter D indicates that it is a dreadnought size body, and the number 28 is the design number. A standard 14 fret design, built from Rosewood, Mahogany, ... ...and played a D28 for some years now, and am delighted with every aspect of the instrument. The build quality, looks and feel of the instrument leave you in no doubt that this is a quality instrument.
It very capably handles hard driving rhythm playing, with a strong but balanced sound, and will respond equally well to gentle fingerpicking styles.
A beautifully balanced instrument, that if cared for will last a lifetime, and improve with age, as ...
johnboycoastie 16.05.2006
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