Thinking about getting my first accoustic. Looked at a Martin 1 series (D-1 to be specific). Plays and looks great and I like the fact that they are made here in Pennsylvania. Your thoughts...

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It ain't no sin to be glad you're alive...

"I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head"

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If you like the guitar go for it, does it really matter to you what I think about it?

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It's a mix between Jazz and Funk, it's called "Junk"

I have one. MC-28

I don't think they make those anymore.

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My other guitar is a Strat.

Yes get it. Can't go wrong with a Martin!

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Mines even got some lint in it :O

I have a '74 or 00-18.

Set in a case for 21 years until I took it out. It sound just dead! I brought it to life with a daily pounding! It sings like a bird now.

They're good in general, but they make waaaaaaaaaay too many models, with much of the lower end being much less quality than you'd expect from Martin.

I had a Martin for a while, d-35. Nice guitar, but not me. They feel as "right" in my hands as a Les Paul. Both nice guitars, but don't inspire me one bit. If you like it though, you already answered your question.

Martin guitars utilizing HPL (High Pressure Laminate Backs) are being assembled in Mexico. Very sad indeed.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1071604/posts

https://www.theguitarfiles.com/modules. ... nt&sid=297

I have a Martin 1982 D-35 which I played for years. Sonically you could not ask for a better instrument. It's a dreadnought with spruce top, rosewood sides, and 3 piece mahogany back, and neck with rosewood fretboard. The action is a bit high and the only way to adjust the action is to shave the saddle in the bridge. These Martins did not have a trussrod.

Today's Martin guitars are still well made. They are making an effort to expand their market share by producing a less expensive line of guitars (the 1 series) using Sitka spruce on tops and sapele backs and sides. The neck is a laminate which looks different but is supposed to be stronger than solid mahogany. I played one recently and was quite impressed with its sound. They use the same scalloped bracing techniques as their other guitars. If they are making them in Nazareth with the same craftsmen that produce the higher end guitars then you will get a nice instrument for the money. Whether they hold their value only time will tell.

If I was in the market for an acoustic I would consider this line.

I have a '76 D-28 that I love with all my heart! It's one of the finest sounding acoustics I've ever heard, and just gets better every year. Literally a "guitar cannon"!
I also own a late eighties Martin Shenandoah that sounds great. If you can find one on Craigslist you can usually pick one up fairly cheap.

Good luck,
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