adorshki
Reverential Member
They still got a catalog.They could all say ACME on the headstock…
They still got a catalog.They could all say ACME on the headstock…
What kind of strings do you recommend for a Martin?
I've tried to convince myself that Guild is the only viable option out there. But, as is usually the case, I've failed. I just can't pigeon hole things like that. I do have a preponderance of Guild for sure but also have several really good Martins, Gibsons and a couple Taylors as well. A statement earlier talked about a lack of Maple offerings from Martin and that is true. However, I once owned (and am still kicking myself for selling it) a J 65M and it was one of the finest Maple guitars I've ever had the pleasure to own and play.
However, at the end of the day, Guild for sure (IMHO) gives you the best value for the money of any made in the USA acoustic guitar.
Neal: I am not surprised, but that seems to me more a knock on GC than on Martin. I have found the same thing with Gibson acoustics at GC, but when I go to Truetone in Santa Monica, all the Gibsons are superb. There's something to be said for a store that handpicks instruments in Bozeman (or Nazareth) as opposed to taking whatever the factories send you and hoping for the best.
Daniel
Best post in the whole thread!!!!!!
First and foremost it's the music...the melody, the backbeat, the space each instrument holds in the composition.
A close second is the type of strings on the guitars
So... would it fair to compare a late 70's Guild D25 to a late 70's Martin D18?
I'm gonna jump in here and say that a few years ago I would have said the archback would win hands down but now I'm gonna say it should be between a D40 and a D18 to really compare apples to apples.So... would it fair to compare a late 70's Guild D25 to a late 70's Martin D18?
I'm finally really loving my D40.
It used to be the redheaded step-child of the family, the sonic runt of the litter.
I originally bought it because I thought it was gonna be the one of the last of the breed (American-built Guilds), and it was a Richie Havens model to boot.Al, I am surprised you stuck with Richie then. Kudos to your patience.
Woody,Al, I am surprised you stuck with Richie then. Kudos to your patience.
then again, I continue to struggle with the Br, try to sell it, take it down, play it a while, try to sell it again, ah forget it. just leave it in closet till one of my kids gets into guitar.
Woody,
Listened to your cuts on soundcloud....really enjoyed your finger picking...you turn a D25 into a "holy grail guitar" IMHO! If it wasn't already.