Members rockafeller Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 And unfortunately for my bank account I LOVED it. I really really wanted to stay in the low $1000s range tops, but I just can't believe this guitar. I was playing all these Martins, Taylors, Tacomas, and Gibsons and one was either too bright, too muddy, too high action, too low action, too hollow sounding, not deep enough, not strong enough... but the damn $2000 Martin D-28 was hiding way up high on a hook. The sales dude walks in and says here try this one. And damnit if it wasnt just perfect. Now I gotta figure out if I can afford this thing. Curse that sales dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Cool. Yeah, I hate that when you find an instrument that makes you not able to go back and play what you originally wanted. Unfortunately for me (or maybe fortunately), I've never had the money or the ability to get the money to buy the more expensive axe. D-28's are nice. The last one I played just felt bad, though, but it was at GC, whichi in and of itself seems to make guitars go dead. I've always enjoyed a good Martin, though.Personally, I think I like "bright" sounding guitars best. Tacomas are sweet to my ear, and I love a Larrivee with a set of Elixirs. The best Martin I've ever played was a '60's model with Elixirs. Maybe I just like Elixirs. Maybe I'm just young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilTwin Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Regardless of what anyone else says, Martin still knows how to make one hell of a guitar.It sounds like you found your holy grail of dreadnoughts. I found mine when I played a Tacoma DM-18. We all hear different things in different guitars.Do yourself a favor, though. Go back in a few days and try all of those guitars over again, with a fresh set of strings on 'em all if possible (if you're going to drop the cash, you deserve it). See if your ears tell you the same thing. I'm not saying they won't, but it's always worth it to be thorough. If nothing else, you'll fall even deeper in love with that Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orsino Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 rockafeller,If I can offer a word of advice.....list on a Martin D-28 is $2469 according to the Martin website. You can get Martins for 40% off list most anywhere. That would be $1482 if I've done the math right. You should check with Nathan (riffdaddy) at E.M. Shorts on his price. I know it's better to play the one you want to buy, but I've always found D-28s to be very consistant in qaulity and tone. Martin HAS made a few of them over the years:eek: . I love the D-28....a classic.Hey, I just emailed Elderly for a price quote and their price was indeed $1482. Maybe Nathan can do even better than that for you.BTW, with a name like rockafeller, you shouldn't have any problem buying an Olson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 It's easy to find an expensive guitar that sounds great. Impress me more by finding a 500 dollar Japanese guitar that sounds that good. The fun is in the hunt..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 54merk Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 GC,You really got yourself a steal on that Japanese $500 Taylor 710CE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 yea, well if you think the Taylor sounds good you should hear THESE CANNONS 250 bucks for both. All solid wood. Blow away any guitar in your typical guitar shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members redman Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 The upside is you'll own the dread that all others are compared to. The D28 is the benchmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 54merk Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by guitarcapo yea, well if you think the Taylor sounds good you should hear THESE CANNONS 250 bucks for both. All solid wood. Blow away any guitar in your typical guitar shop. So does that mean that you are going to be putting your Taylor 710 up for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joeybcdt Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Rockafeller: Once you start shopping guitars in that price range you can tell the manager you want to try out guitars 1,2,3,4,ect. You want them all freshly strung with whatever strings you like. And you want some privacy to evaluate them. They should accomodate you. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megatron_69 Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 I finally picked up a D28 myself this year from Elderly Music. They had the best price I could find. I've never picked up a new D28 that I haven't liked(except for one with old strings @ Guitar center once). I'm pretty picky about tone and playability. I think the D28s sound full and play great. Quality control is excellent. Mine came shipped to my door flawlessly for $1500. Also, I think the Martins hold there value very well, as do some of the other manufacturers like Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SurrealMcCoy Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by Megatron_69 I finally picked up a D28 myself this year from Elderly Music. They had the best price I could find. I've never picked up a new D28 that I haven't liked(except for one with old strings @ Guitar center once). I'm pretty picky about tone and playability. I think the D28s sound full and play great. Quality control is excellent. Mine came shipped to my door flawlessly for $1500. Also, I think the Martins hold there value very well, as do some of the other manufacturers like Gibson. Not trying to make this week Guitar (abuse) Center "bash" week........however, they have both a D28 & HD28 in my local store.......that do absolutely.....nothing for me. .......along with a very poorly kept Gibson J150 I will agree with the overall "quality control" normally exhibited in Martin instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members valleyguy Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 If you liked the D28, try out a D35. They can often times be found used for $1100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orsino Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by SurrealMcCoy Not trying to make this week Guitar (abuse) Center "bash" week........however, they have both a D28 & HD28 in my local store.......that do absolutely.....nothing for me. .......along with a very poorly kept Gibson J150 I will agree with the overall "quality control" normally exhibited in Martin instruments. surreal,Not trying to insult your intelligence, but are you SURE that it wasn't just the strings. I ragged my local shop about how crappy a D-18 in their shop due to old strings. They replaced them with nanos and it sounded like a totally different (sweet) guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SurrealMcCoy Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by orsino surreal, Not trying to insult your intelligence, but are you SURE that it wasn't just the strings. I ragged my local shop about how crappy a D-18 in their shop due to old strings. They replaced them with nanos and it sounded like a totally different (sweet) guitar. Hey orsino.......You could be right about the strings......however; I try to keep that in mind when I'm listening and playing instruments in a store like GC.But when I find a D35 or 15, 16 series guitar with comparible used strings that still "sings".......I make my "newbie" judgement call...I should take your suggestion......and take another listen with better strings...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orsino Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by SurrealMcCoy Hey orsino....... You could be right about the strings......however; I try to keep that in mind when I'm listening and playing instruments in a store like GC. But when I find a D35 or 15, 16 series guitar with comparible used strings that still "sings".......I make my "newbie" judgement call... I should take your suggestion......and take another listen with better strings...... Yes, I'm wiser to that fact as well and try to take it into consideration, but I still wonder what I'm missing if the strings had been new. Although, I guess it wouldn't take long to get myself thrown out of the shop if I kept asking for new strings EVERY time I walk in there to check one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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