Members Glenn F Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Arrived a few minutes ago! My first impressions are very favourable, I like it better than the two D-15s I played in the shop on Friday. The action is only a wee bit high for my taste, but very close to perfect. Perfection, I think, won't be too hard to attain. The sound is what I'd hoped it to be, nice, woody. I do have one question, though, regarding the endpiece: It isn't precisely an easy fit (nor should it be, I guess). What would be the best approach to getting that in there securely without doing something dumb? I am going to go play her s'more, and then take some pics. Cheers! Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roughtrade Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 NGD Makes me want to dance:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndrewGG Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Arrived a few minutes ago! My first impressions are very favourable, I like it better than the two D-15s I played in the shop on Friday. The action is only a wee bit high for my taste, but very close to perfect. Perfection, I think, won't be too hard to attain. The sound is what I'd hoped it to be, nice, woody. I do have one question, though, regarding the endpiece: It isn't precisely an easy fit (nor should it be, I guess). What would be the best approach to getting that in there securely without doing something dumb? I am going to go play her s'more, and then take some pics. Cheers! Glenn The endpin is tapered and fits into a tapered hole so just push it in and twist it gently and it'll stay put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted October 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 NOOO! THERE IS A CRACK IN THE BACK.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted October 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Here is a pic of the crack. I've talked to the store, and they are sending me a return voucher that I have to bring with me to the post office with the guitar, so I don't pay for the return. I am bummed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted October 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 It looks like someone already tried to force the pin in. What a shame. This guitar is exactly what I wanted, without the crack, naturally. The tone is beautiful, the neck very easy to move on. I hope the next one that comes sounds and plays as nice, but I am feeling a little wary about the strength of the guitar at the moment. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 I can't see the pic (images are blocked on my work pc) but I've heard of it happening when a guitar case is dropped on its end. Always a good idea to pull it when shipping. I feel your pain, but it sounds like the store is doing what they should - be patient just a little bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pk1fan Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 I am feeling a little wary about the strength of the guitar at the moment.Cheers,Glenn Was your guitar shipped to you in a hard shell case when you received it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted October 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 I can't see the pic (images are blocked on my work pc) but I've heard of it happening when a guitar case is dropped on its end. Always a good idea to pull it when shipping. I feel your pain, but it sounds like the store is doing what they should - be patient just a little bit longer. It's a doozie, Freeman (it always feels weird calling someone 'Freeman,' as it is my last name....). Check it out at home if you have the time or inclination. I was just getting ready to fall in love with this guitar, too. I am starting to consider the 000-16GT now, but I really don't want the micarta fretboard, and l love the sound of this guitar. Not sure what to do at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Gosh..I feel your pain Not to worry though as it sounds like you will be getting a new one to fall in love with again...just like I did with mine the first time I tried it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilTwin Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Martins are very consistent, IMO, so let us know what you think when the replacement arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted October 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Here's a shot I took pre 'shocked and stunned:' It is really a lovely little guitar, but it is very, very, light. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Here's a shot I took pre 'shocked and stunned:' Gorgeous! Now go get a new one. That's too bad about the crack, but you should be reimbursed by whoever you bought it from. And while every guitar is different, Martins are fairly consistent, like EvilTwin said. Keep us posted.Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Wait... what crack? Isn't that the seam...? HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL!!1!11!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jd-drafter Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 look's like it was dropped on the end pin...? ouch...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted October 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Martins don't ship with the pins installed, I don't think. I can't really find a Martin 000 in my price range that would really be superior to the 15. So, I will take a chance on a straight replacement. Meh.... yesterday my computer went wonky, today this. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary Palmer Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Martins don't ship with the pins installed, I don't think.I can't really find a Martin 000 in my price range that would really be superior to the 15. So, I will take a chance on a straight replacement.Meh.... yesterday my computer went wonky, today this.Cheers,Glenn Hi Glenn, I feel for your temporary loss, but know you'll won't be disappointed with it's replacement. I feel that Martins are extremely well made and just as robust as any other manufacturer's solid timbered guitars despite. Their lack of weight tends to lend itself to a feeling that they're possibly too fragile, but they're actually robust. Martins normally ship with end-pins seperate from the guitar and in an envelope within the case, but the damage you've experienced appears to have been caused by either an over zealous shop assistant's attempt at inserting the end-pin, or the guitar was sadly dropped sometime after leaving the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Awww, Glenn, I'm so sorry it isn't perfect and I truly hope the next one will be. It's going to be tough to wait even longer, but I'm sure glad they're working with you on it. Keep us posted. Best of luck,Samilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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