Martin 'behind the scenes' tour question
Last week I had the pleasure of spending a morning taking the 'behind the scenes' tour. A quick two-hour walk through selected parts of the factory, and very interesting. First work area we passed...
View ArticleAre vintage guitars really worth 10 x more than the Authentic Series?
I have not played many vintage Martin th ones I have played were a hit and miss especially the D28. Although most D 18 where usually spectacular. Now with the authentic series in full production. And...
View ArticleGuild 150 anyone own or play these?
The Guild 150 looks like a fine guitar for the price. Anyone play em I sure would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, Jim
View ArticleMartin OMC-28E Demo from Peghead Nation
A quality review of the new Martin OMC-28E from Peghead Nation. As I am sure a number of our Northern California members do, and beyond, I know Teja and Stevie on a casual basis. Great guys and fine...
View ArticleEars on a Custom Shop Martin
My new guitar is a Martin D-35, MFG Maury Muehleisen Commemorative #5 which I purchased from my favorite dealer, Jon and Sharon Garon at MFG. As you can see from the following pictures it is a thing...
View ArticleMossman guitars - looking for experienced opinions
Anyone have any thoughts on these guitars in terms of playability and tone? I.e. Do they tend to be boomy, tight, thin sounding or repair prone, problematic, etc?
View ArticleNOGD: Collings
I happened by Gryphon looking for nothing in particular and was blown away by this 2011 Collings D2H. Played it for an hour against a bunch of other cool guitars in the store and it emerged the...
View ArticleWho are some up and coming and/or lesser known Martin-style builders?
Curious who you think some of the off-the-beaten-path luthiers building in a traditional Martin style might be. I'm always interested to see folks' different takes on some of the classic shapes and...
View ArticleBourgeois's relatively cheaper retail price?
I've seen quite a few good looking Bourgeois with "trendy" features like Adi top, BRZ b/s, hide glue, Dreadnought size, pearl, torrified etc. If we are going to custom order with the same specs from...
View ArticleAnthony Rice's guitar,anyone ever play it?
What do you think. I believe he has primarily used his Santa Cruz of various configurations on his records.
View ArticleSound Comparison: Martin vs Eastman vs Breedlove (Fingerstyle)
Hi Folks,Now that I have these three fine guitars:Martin 000-15MEastman E8OM (Sitka/Rosewood)Breedlove American Series OM/SSe (Sitka/Sapele)it was time to make a video to compare the sound have fun...
View ArticleWhich do you prefer overall, a 12 fret 00 or 000?
I have had a few of each over the years, and they were all pretty nice. I must admit that due to its tonal balance and size, I favor the 00. I can play it lying flat on my back in bed (or wherever)...
View ArticleAnyone played both Sigma 00R-28VS and 00R-45VS?
Interested in both of these. Fit my budget. Haven't played either. Local shop can order one or both but then I'd feel obligated. So the question is to anyone who has actually played both is there any...
View ArticleThe complete dread collection..does it exist? Maybe.
I've been around here for a minute or two. Many of you probably remember my endless purchases, reviews, "it's the best guitar I've ever owned" yada yada, and then poof gone and here I was reviewing...
View ArticleNOGD--2006 SCGC RS (Homage to the Gibson Roy Smeck)
I purchased a 2006 Santa Cruz Guitar Company RS in mid February and have waited to post in order to get it set up to my liking and play it for a while.Most of you on this Forum probably know this, but...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Tony Rice Model newer vs vintage?
I am thinking about acquiring a used Santa Cruz Tony Rice model. A standard Sitka/indian rosewood model. Does anyone recommend a newer model verses a more vintage one (say back in the late 1980s)? I...
View ArticleInformation on Lutheir Tom Mathis, Mossouri
Am looking at a Style 45 type guitar built by Tom Mathis, (Missouri), would like some information on this lutheirif you knew him or own one of his Guitars, Thank You for your help,
View ArticleQuestion for Taylor owners
What Taylor(s) do you currently own to compliment your Martin(s)? What style of music do you find yourself playing on your Taylor(s), and does it differ to what you play on your Martin(s)?
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