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161 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Guitar Center
Year Purchased: 2007
Price Paid: Don't Remember (bought USED)
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I play a lot of blues, country, americana type music on this guitar, it great for fingerpicking to. I use it for recording
Sound Rating: 10
I made no adjustments to the action or neck. I only changed the strings from 12 s to 11 s I can play this guitar for 3 to 4 hours with no hand fatique
Setup Rating: 10
Its a beauty. Aged spruce top. Herringbone binding. High gloss rosewood back and sides. Ebony fingerboard. Hardware is still shine with no corrosion. no finish flaws at all.
Appearance Rating: 10
So far it has no fretware even with as much playing as I have done on it. I live in a humid area and that does not seem affect it either although I never play it outside at gigs. It doesn't leave my house... Its my "Baby"
Reliability Rating: 10
I bought it used so I don't know if it under warranty... But I have never had a problem with a Martin were I had to deal with the company
Customer Service: 10
No Cheap parts here. The tuners are the old exposed geared type. No covered. I first thought this could be a problem .. but so far it is not.... It stays in tune perfectly
Components Rating: 10
This guitar was a great investment . I love it. I got A LOT of guitar for the money. I have had other Martins over the years this is the best one I have ever owned.
Overall Rating: 10
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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