Members indiegod Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 i played an older model martin d28 at guitar center today and i am in love . best sounding guitar ive ever played. i will not rest till i have one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thamel Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 Are you talking about the 1955 version displayed at NAMM?http://en.audiofanzine.com/misc-steel-string-guitar/martin-co/d%20%2028%20%201955%20cfm%20iv/medias/a.play,m.41882.html It is certainly sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roughtrade Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 Are you talking about the 1955 version displayed at NAMM? http://en.audiofanzine.com/misc-steel-string-guitar/martin-co/d%20%2028%20%201955%20cfm%20iv/medias/a.play,m.41882.htmlIt is certainly sweet! That's the sound of America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrmoe Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've owned a couple of them.....you owe it to yourself to try a d-18v before buying a d-28....voiced bracing makes all the difference and quality of mahogany seems much more consistent than that of Indian Rosewood.....if you're one of those who thinks that tonewood makes little difference in an acoustic guitar, than an Ovation should suffice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EJStrat2Tone Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 i played an older model martin d28 at guitar center today and i am in love . best sounding guitar ive ever played. i will not rest till i have one ! Sometimes the new ones straight out of the box sound a bit stiff compared to one that has been out for awhile. Not always true, but sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 Try an HD28. They sound amazing fresh out of the factory box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 Sometimes the new ones straight out of the box sound a bit stiff compared to one that has been out for awhile. Not always true, but sometimes. ^ this seems to be the most accurate explanation I'm willing to accept. I've yet to play a new D-28 that impressed me. Thankfully I've never played one that's opened up. Sorry Hud, there are even doggish HD-28's out there. Try before you buy I always say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 ^ this seems to be the most accurate explanation I'm willing to accept. I've yet to play a new D-28 that impressed me. Thankfully I've never played one that's opened up. Sorry Hud, there are even doggish HD-28's out there. Try before you buy I always say. Sure, but it is easy to find a great sounding, NEW HD28. It will require a little searching, but he won't have to wait for it to age first. I never found a new D-28 that spoke to me. My step father has a 15 year old D-28 that doesn't move me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrmoe Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 ^ this seems to be the most accurate explanation I'm willing to accept. I've yet to play a new D-28 that impressed me. Thankfully I've never played one that's opened up. Sorry Hud, there are even doggish HD-28's out there. Try before you buy I always say. I've played a few hd-28's that were pretty nice, but I've never played a d-28 that wasn't over 40 years old that impressed me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yep, I've got GAS for a Martin too, a Threshold NG1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tartanlad Posted February 24, 2010 Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've played a few hd-28's that were pretty nice, but I've never played a d-28 that wasn't over 40 years old that impressed me......Aye the oldies are the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 The HD28s sound much better to me compared to the D28s. I'm talking new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bridgepin Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 The HD28s sound much better to me compared to the D28s. I'm talking new.Yea +1 on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kujozilla Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 My grandfather has a HD28V he has been trying to sell for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJ in FL Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 The HD28s sound much better to me compared to the D28s. I'm talking new.If these guys are talking about playing EITHER D-28 or HD-28 off the wall at CG or Sam A, then chances are good the strings are so dead that you can't tell squat.If you seriously want to consider buying either, let the manager know and they will put you on some NEW strings. Despite the guitar not opened up, will still be a BIG difference...go ahead, you can agree, right??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JasmineTea Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 Sorry Hud, there are even doggish HD-28's out there. Try before you buy I always say.HD-28V. The last two of these I played really sounded great, new. If i'd had the money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kujozilla Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 HD-28V. The last two of these I played really sounded great, new. If i'd had the money...Got one for $1800 with Martin HSC. Just say the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Whalebot Posted February 25, 2010 Members Share Posted February 25, 2010 The scalloped braces make the HDs sound that way. a D-28 will open up over time to get there. They make em that way for a reason...like fine wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich Posted February 26, 2010 Members Share Posted February 26, 2010 D28 gas + credit card = gas problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 Even after a few years of opening up, a straight braced D-28 will still not sound like a scalloped braced HD-28. If you want the D-28 sound, get a D-28. If you want the HD-28 sound, get an HD-28. They will both improve with age and playing, but they will both still be what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kujozilla Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 I LOVE FRET'S AVATAR!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members indiegod Posted February 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 i went to guitar center and bought it ! its was made in 1980. i tested it against every acoustic that was there and it sounds better than all of them imo. i didnt however look to see if it had the adjustable truss rod an was slightly upset when i found out it didnt. i wasnt even aware that early 80's martins didnt have em but its no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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