Members K3Fallout Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi guys. I was just browsing Craigslist for fun then spotted a Martin 000X1AE. I did a search of it here, but didn't get much information besides that it is potentially indestructible and that it's probably MIM. I like the idea, considering I'd be transferring back and forth in a car and have it in my college dorm. I've been GASing for an 000 or GA sized acoustic.. The person is selling it for $200 including a gigbag I'm assuming. Based on the area of the seller, I'm thinking it's probably an affluent person that probably stopped playing it. Thoughts? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/msg/2552225487.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HotRats Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Flip it. They usually sell for around $350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LiFeStArTs@40 Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 It's a nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 $200 for a Martin? Even for one made in Mexico that's a good deal. I think one of those 000X1 guitars would be ideal for your purposes. It can't hurt to go check it out. I have read good things about them. People seem to like them more than the Martin X dread models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kiowa1 Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Martin X-series are nice guitars. Kinda plain looking, but very nice sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K3Fallout Posted August 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Well, I just sent an email asking for better pictures. I'll see what happens. I actually like the minimalistic look to it, and as long as it sounds and plays good I don't really care. In the meanwhile, I guess I'll see if I can find out about this Stratabond stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric Catfish Posted August 19, 2011 Members Share Posted August 19, 2011 Well, I just sent an email asking for better pictures. I'll see what happens. I actually like the minimalistic look to it, and as long as it sounds and plays good I don't really care. In the meanwhile, I guess I'll see if I can find out about this Stratabond stuff.Far as the Stratabond goes, it's a laminate. I'm guessing that's the neck material (it is on my recent D1). For your purposes (and mine...), it's a good thing. It's hard as a rock. It will not warp or even break (at least without some extreme conditions or effort). I was a little put off by it until I realized that while a solid wood neck is the more traditional, nicer neck, for barroom gigging and late night picking sessions, I'd rather have the toughness of the stratabond than whatever subtle tonal benefits I might get from a solid hog neck.Some people don't like the way it looks, but it doesn't bother me. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members auriemma Posted August 19, 2011 Members Share Posted August 19, 2011 Definitely check it out. $200 is cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K3Fallout Posted August 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2011 I was too late apparently. Seller deleted the post and never responded. Ah well.. easy come easy go? this thread can die now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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