Members MichaelYoung Posted October 13, 2012 Members Share Posted October 13, 2012 So i posted earlier about a trade that i was interested in.... I would be trading off my Les Paul Classic for a Martin d28. Well... the trade is done and now i own my first Martin d28.. It is a 2006 model. It sounds ok, i was really hoping for a glorious experience, but it does have old strings on it, so im convinced that with new strings and a setup, it's voice will return..... and don't get me wrong, It doesn't sound bad, I just think it needs some strings. anyway. Love the feel and love the neck. I now realize what all the talk is about with these. Thanks for your input and helping me make the leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted October 13, 2012 Members Share Posted October 13, 2012 Does it look like it's been played much, or is it a closet queen? It may just need some playing hours on it.Make sure it's not over humidified. If it needs it, get a good setup on it. Put a set of Martin MSP 3200 or 4200 strings on it. Don't put any wimpy light strings on it. Play the hell out of it. Pictures are expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelYoung Posted October 15, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'll add pics Shorty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldTwelver Posted October 15, 2012 Members Share Posted October 15, 2012 Congrats on the D28 !!! That must have been a difficult decision. I'm quite a Les Paul fan myself. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bad Robot Posted October 15, 2012 Members Share Posted October 15, 2012 If I had the choice, I'd be happier with the D28. I've never played a LP that made me go 'WOW! THIS IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!' Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelYoung Posted October 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/thinkinginterms/2012-10-13_15-02-25_910.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted October 16, 2012 Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 Looks like someone has cut or removed the strap that holds the case top up. That's pretty common. Comes from a paranoia that the top will fall on the guitar and ding it. Mine's the same way.Seems that the D-28 is a guitar that doesn't really begin to shine until it's a few years old and got some mojo on it. I hope you enjoy putting those hours on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acousticdepot Posted October 16, 2012 Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 Originally Posted by FretFiend. Does it look like it's been played much, or is it a closet queen? It may just need some playing hours on it.Make sure it's not over humidified. If it needs it, get a good setup on it. Put a set of Martin MSP 3200 or 4200 strings on it. Don't put any wimpy light strings on it. Play the hell out of it. Pictures are expected. I agree with FF, mediums will make your guitar louder and sound fuller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted October 16, 2012 Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 Congratulations! What style of music will be playing on it? +1 on keeping it strung with medium gauge strings. Being that you traded an electric for it forgive me if I assume that you'll be going light gauge. The D-28 was built to handle mediums though and as such they're almost needed to fully realize the guitar's potential. As for setup, I'd highly recommend getting it adjusted to fit your tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted October 16, 2012 Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelYoung Posted October 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 What size do you all think.... 13 to 57s ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted October 16, 2012 Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 Originally Posted by MichaelYoung What size do you all think.... 13 to 57s ? Me, I'd try both a .012 - .053/.054 set and a .013 - .056/.57 set, in both 80/20 and Phos. Bronze (so, 4 sets in all) and, at that point, see which I, over-all, liked best. Likely a 3-4 month process of elimination. The heavier set will probably be somewhat louder and probably have a deeper bass (which can, for some, be too much of a good thing), but the lighter set won't be "wimpy", will possibly be more comfortable for your fretting hand, and may well give your new guitar a more pleasing balance, tonally.Once done, try different brands until you settle on what set/brand you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldTwelver Posted October 16, 2012 Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 The sweetest sounding D28 I was ever around on a regular basis belonged to an old friend and stage partner (I even got to play it a few times). It has always been strung in Martin M130 or D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelYoung Posted October 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 Originally Posted by kwakatak Congratulations! What style of music will be playing on it? +1 on keeping it strung with medium gauge strings. Being that you traded an electric for it forgive me if I assume that you'll be going light gauge. The D-28 was built to handle mediums though and as such they're almost needed to fully realize the guitar's potential. As for setup, I'd highly recommend getting it adjusted to fit your tastes. I'll be playing bluegrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted October 16, 2012 Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 Originally Posted by MichaelYoung I'll be playing bluegrass Perfect! Did you also look at the new D-18? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelYoung Posted October 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 16, 2012 i didn't .... but i did pick up a 92 d-16 h.... i just posted a pic on another thread... i traded a tele for it.. it's specs are pretty much like a d 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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