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[richardp69]

Well, let the hating begin. I'm a fairly weird kinda guy but the good thing is that I accept my weirdness, so not much that anybody says will hurt me or make me feel bad. I just happen to like guitars you don't see everyday. Martin made seven of these "Lady Liberty" D 16's for Sam Ash. Solid Spruce top, solid Mahogany back, and solid (I think) Mahogany sides. No electronics, Martin HSC etc.

Anyway, ya'll likely won't like it and I don't much care. Here's a link that will show you a few pics and no, that's not the price I paid.

Regards,

The Grinch

Martin D16 Custom Shop (Lady Liberty) | Reverb

Martin made 7 of these unique D-16's for Sam Ash in 2019. Made in the USA out of solid wood. It has a great Martin sound, and is very easy to play with low action. Here's an article on the guitar: The Custom Lady Liberty delivers a warm, full-bodied acoustic voice with a rich, potent lo...

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[gjmalcyon]

That's actually kind of cool. Perfect summer outdoors guitar.

 

[F312]

How does it sound?

Ralph

 

[richardp69]

How does it sound?

Ralph

I had the guy send me a sound quote and that sounded wonderful. of course he (like most everybody) is a far better player than me so that needs to be taken into consideration. I just paid for it. Likely won't get it until late this week or maybe early next week.

 

[fronobulax]

Upon reflection I realize I am not much of a fan of decorated/painted guitars. But to keep the hate in perspective, while I would look for naptha if it had a sharpie autograph, I think I could learn to live with Lady Liberty if the alternative was a new paint job.

 

[davismanLV]

I think it's very FESTIVE and it's your guitar so what we think doesn't really matter. If YOU like it then all is good!! I keep trying to think that I don't care for it, but then I keep going back to look at it in greater detail over and over so...... maybe it fascinates me? Can't wait to hear how you like it once it arrives!!

 

[GGJaguar]

Guitar art, congrats! Does the D-16 have the A-frame bracing?

 

[richardp69]

Guitar art, congrats! Does the D-16 have the A-frame bracing?

Don't know yet.

 

[walrus]

Anyway, ya'll likely won't like it and I don't much care.

This made me laugh out loud! I love your attitude, Richard!

And I do like it!

walrus

 

[chazmo]

^ Ditto

 

[bobouz]

Guitar art, congrats! Does the D-16 have the A-frame bracing?

The 16-Series historically has used a hybrid bracing, utilizing construction cues from both the lower line A-frame bracing & Standard-Series bracing.

 

[HeyMikey]

Congrats Richard. I can’t say that I’m a big fan of these kinds of finishes but I get it. I’ve almost pulled the trigger on those Grateful Dead inspired yukes that Musicians Friend puts on sale now and then. I think your guitar would be great fun for doing a selection of patriotic inspired songs.

 

[richardp69]

The 16-Series historically has used a hybrid bracing, utilizing construction cues from both the lower line A-frame bracing & Standard-Series bracing.

Just got the spec sheet. Bracing is Sitka Spruce-Scalloped.

 

[Stuball48]

You gonna be in demand 4th of July. I like it.

 

[geoguy]

Congrats, Richard, now you need to commit to learning Guy Van Duser's arrangement of "Stars and Stripes Forever". By July 4th.

 

[fronobulax]

Congrats, Richard, now you need to commit to learning Guy Van Duser's arrangement of "Stars and Stripes Forever". By July 4th.

Interesting arrangement. It got a lot more of the counter melodies than I expected.

 

[richardp69]

Congrats, Richard, now you need to commit to learning Guy Van Duser's arrangement of "Stars and Stripes Forever". By July 4th.

Heck, I'm still trying to learn how to play a decent sounding B Minor.