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how crazy can a “mature” guy get!
Well ill tell how: I just got rid of my beautiful Martin hd 28!…..BUT I am one of the fairly few who have gotten their hands on the new Super D from Martin. It is the largest dreadnaught that Martin now makes and it is a beauty. Koa back and sides, vts sitka spruce top. New herring bone design. I cant believe it almost puts my hd 28 to shame and that guitar is no slouch. I just had to do it before i croak. Man does it sound good!. I just put santa cruz strings on it. wow!.I named this one Arnold (pronounced Arnolt(!) because it is so powerful.
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Wow, mrfred, you ain’t foolin’ around! Just looked at the Martin website, and that is certainly one stunning looking guitar! I’m guessing there’s no need to amplify that baby! I find the dread sized guitars awkward to handle, but maybe someday I’ll discover one that is comfortable for me to play. Anyway, enjoy making more music with Arnold😀🎸
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thanks, Gerry. You know the funny thing is that it is actually pretty comfortable to hold. does not feel bigger than my hd 28 did.
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Fred-
I am in envy of your guitar mindset and collection, indeed!
And can only dream of owning anything like— either one— of those guitars.
Carry on!
theoldcoach
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Well TOC I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but “I just had to have it”
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Happy NGD @Mrfredsporty ! I had a look at Martin’s site as well – what a beauty! Looking forward to hopefully hear you play it one day via a post!
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TY,KM! Good to see you on the forum
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Happy NGD @Mrfredsporty! 🎸🎉😎
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Ty stevieblues
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I saw that a couple of months ago myself, impressive, however I own a D-28 myself. Not sure how it can sound any better and I could not justify the expense. Anyway Fred, I hope it brings you hours and hours of enjoyment, and look forward to a post of you and your new companion. Rock on.
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You are 100 percent right on all accounts . I still feel that way and now I own it. I do think it sounds a little better than my hd 28 . It is like a controlled power. I too cannot justify the price. I did get a $500 discount because it was the one Martin used to demo at empire guitar.but I figure I really don’t know how long I have left and so I just said “screw it” and went for it.
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@Mrfredsporty , sounds like a great addition to your family. The dreadnoughts are a little too big for me but if you can handle the power in those strings, you won’t even need an amp. Congrats and enjoy. Was this a Christmas gift to yourself?
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I’ll say yes on that. It is also an I’m nearing the end of my visit on this earth so I might as well go for it!
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Good for you @Mrfredsporty as none of us know what our future holds. As a hospice nurse I heard too many regrets (should of, could of on a wide range of dreams) but “carpe diem” applies for you to happily pluck away on your very special Martin.
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Word of wisdom, right there.👏
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Congrats!! Wish you the best of luck with it.
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Fred- you’re the coolest!
(I had to back and do some research)- but…
This is kind of like buyin’ a Harley, am I right?
I’m glad “ya went and done it”!!!
Happy playin’😎
toc
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Congratulations on you new guitar. But Arnold would be too swole for me.
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Me too, but he forced me to
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@Mrfredsporty Congratulations on your new Martin. Please post pictures so we can envy you even more. 🙂 Very happy for you.
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We all know that the more we love our guitar, the more we play. Just consider it as an investment in awesomeness. Congrats.
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