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The flatpicked guitar reviews database is here to help educate people before they purchase an instrument. Of course, this is not meant to be a substitute for playing the instrument yourself!
161 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Sam Ash Music
Year Purchased: 2004
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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This guitar has a warm medium sound. Although it has good volume and cuts through well over a 2nd guitarist and bassist
when playing unamplified or with out a PA
Sound Rating: 9
I had the action reset as I have small hands. Factory set actions are never to my liking. My husband adjusted the truss
rod and bridge. It was easy to work on.
Setup Rating: 10
This is not a high end Martin, Basic Dot inlay. No binding on the neck or body. Mahogany is a satin finish. it is nice with no flaws but very basic. all seams are glued together well. The guitar overall looks nice but not fancy
Appearance Rating: 9
I have used this guitar on gigs professionally with no problems. However it came with no electronics I had to install pickup later.
I never go to a gig with out a back up/however so far the guitar has not let me down
Reliability Rating: 9
Never had a problem with any Martin where I had to deal with
the company
Customer Service: 10
I like the tortoise shell pickguard. It stands out better that a black pickguard would.
Components Rating: 10
I would replace this guitar if something happened to it. I chose it for its smaller body style. It is comfortable to sit and play.
Overall Rating: 10
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