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| JoeGamo05 |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 3:15:24 PM
hey has anyone played the D-35 TR plays? i'm lookin to get one but i've enver played one... i might get a HD-28v instead though i dunno... an recomendations? if this should be in the Tabluture/guitar setup section just say so lol... thanks in advance |
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| therippa |
Posted - 11/24/2004 : 4:39:23 PM
quote:
Originally posted by bagshaw2
to indicasels;
I am looking for a martin for a 17 year old beginner that loves dave matthews. would you recommned the D35 or other martin. Do you know which one dave plays. I was planning to spend about $1000.
Thanks
Uhm, first off a beginner doesn't really need a martin. The high-end martin's are definitely worth the price, but the mid-range ones are a little overpriced for what you get.
If you are planning to spend $1000 you can't touch a D35, you're about $1799 short.
If he's a beginner I would suggest getting a Seagull. They are very reasonably priced, build to high standards of quality and care, and sound great. |
| bagshaw2 |
Posted - 11/24/2004 : 12:48:17 PM
to indicasels;
I am looking for a martin for a 17 year old beginner that loves dave matthews. would you recommned the D35 or other martin. Do you know which one dave plays. I was planning to spend about $1000.
Thanks
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| bagshaw2 |
Posted - 11/24/2004 : 12:41:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by indicasels
Hi, I own a D35. I actually bought largely based upon inpiration that I get from Tim Reynolds playing with Dave. I love the warmth that oozes from leads Tim plays, which is not so much a characteristic of Taylor's. The low-end sound of the D35 is rich, warm, bold, and clear. The guitar is not particularly "foggy" in sound wise. I find it to possess an odd combination of loud and strong warmth complimented by a stong presence of clarity. This is characteristic is uniquely consistent when strummed lightly, finger-picked, or strummed aggresively. This instrument is very versatile. I cannot say it is concusively the best; it's not. No instrument is. It's main competition, brandwise, is Taylor. "they're apples and oranges"...and they are. Talyors are great. Martins are great. It's a taste thing. If you want a warm and bold guitar with a rich a full tone that is also crisp with great resonance...=Martin (D35). If you want a vibrant, clean, clear, very responsive, well-balanced guitar...=Taylor. I find Taylor's, well, any guitar, to be somewhat weak on the low-end compared to a D35 but that's just how they are. I think they are worth the money if you can afford it! The D35 is very strongly built... if anyone is considering buying a D35 please feel free to email me. I literally read hundreds of reviews before I bought mine ($1,672.00...Very LOW new)
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| dan bégin |
Posted - 11/16/2004 : 07:51:38 AM
quote:
Originally posted by JoeGamo05
hey has anyone played the D-35 TR plays? i'm lookin to get one but i've enver played one... i might get a HD-28v instead though i dunno... an recomendations? if this should be in the Tabluture/guitar setup section just say so lol... thanks in advance
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| Jay |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 3:45:27 PM
I ahve a DM...hahaha...but as far as pickups go, definately check out B-Bands...They sound awesome, but are a bit on the expensive side and hard to set up, but great sound with little or no feedback. |
| indicasels |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 1:34:41 PM
sorry for grammer confusion. i.e. missing/extra words! |
| indicasels |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 1:23:26 PM
Hi, I own a D35. I actually bought largely based upon inpiration that I get from Tim Reynolds playing with Dave. I love the warmth that oozes from leads Tim plays, which is not so much a characteristic of Taylor's. The low-end sound of the D35 is rich, warm, bold, and clear. The guitar is not particularly "foggy" in sound wise. I find it to possess an odd combination of loud and strong warmth complimented by a stong presence of clarity. This is characteristic is uniquely consistent when strummed lightly, finger-picked, or strummed aggresively. This instrument is very versatile. I cannot say it is concusively the best; it's not. No instrument is. It's main competition, brandwise, is Taylor. "they're apples and oranges"...and they are. Talyors are great. Martins are great. It's a taste thing. If you want a warm and bold guitar with a rich a full tone that is also crisp with great resonance...=Martin (D35). If you want a vibrant, clean, clear, very responsive, well-balanced guitar...=Taylor. I find Taylor's, well, any guitar, to be somewhat weak on the low-end compared to a D35 but that's just how they are. I think they are worth the money if you can afford it! The D35 is very strongly built... if anyone is considering buying a D35 please feel free to email me. I literally read hundreds of reviews before I bought mine ($1,672.00...Very LOW new) |
| therippa |
Posted - 10/03/2004 : 5:52:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by sciphish
Yeah a friend of mine let me use one at Berklee, but since we were doing this ensamble with like 6 guiarists, a bass player, and a drummer. I still couldnt get away from the feedback. But i dont think it would be a problem if its just me on stage. On the subject of the pickup, the K&K is much cheaper then the fishman', and not much of a comprimise either.
The feedback buster is essential when playing with out people. Otherwise you're constantly hugging your guitar to stop the noise. |
| sciphish |
Posted - 10/03/2004 : 5:16:30 PM
Yeah a friend of mine let me use one at Berklee, but since we were doing this ensamble with like 6 guiarists, a bass player, and a drummer. I still couldnt get away from the feedback. But i dont think it would be a problem if its just me on stage. On the subject of the pickup, the K&K is much cheaper then the fishman', and not much of a comprimise either. |
| therippa |
Posted - 10/03/2004 : 4:49:32 PM
I have a left-handed Martin D-28 with an Gold+Plus pickup. I am terribly happy with the performance of both. |
| GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 10/03/2004 : 2:04:19 PM
$4.99 shipping on that site too, so you're looking at about 11.00 altogether. But those Lute hole things are a rip if you ask me, 29.99 + 5.99 shipping.
Adam |
| GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 10/03/2004 : 2:00:24 PM
The true FeedBack Buster is only $5.99 here:
http://proaudiomusic.com/accessories/feedback-buster.htm
Adam |
| JemezFoodPeople |
Posted - 10/03/2004 : 12:58:47 AM
I just got a taylor 214 with an awesome pickup system. It is the fishman prefix plus blender system. Amazingly natural sound. |
| bugman96 |
Posted - 10/02/2004 : 10:12:04 PM
feedback buster
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/369500/ |
| sciphish |
Posted - 10/02/2004 : 8:27:00 PM
As far as pickups go, they are more a matter of what your ear likes. I personally have a K&K pure western pickup. And honestly this is the most accurate pickup that i have played on. To me the fishman and basically any other undersaddle pickup sounds to punchy or tinny. Meaning you have to find ways to clean it up. My pickup is glued on the bottom of the bridge plate and then a jack is put in. The sound is true as soon as you plug it in. But since their is no eq, you have to get (not that you would need one). But one problem i have found, is that it feedbacks quite well, which is very irritating. So if anyone has a suggestion on killing feedback, that would be great. As for the pickup i suggest the K&K pickup. |
| JoeGamo05 |
Posted - 10/01/2004 : 2:38:50 PM
naw i'm gettin a martin d-35 soon lol i played one at hte guitar center and it rocked my world... any pickups u guys recomend? i'm lookin for a the strip pick up like martins gold line |
| sciphish |
Posted - 09/29/2004 : 8:01:15 PM
I know that this post is kinda old. But i have a martin om-35. This too has a 3-piece back also. My feeling on this guitar is that its a little underestimated. The guitar itself is beautiful, but the tone is spot on. I will never find a better guitar, but its expensive. I dont know if this helps but the back is important, b/c the tones are so mellowed out. And although it isnt as loud as a dreadnought, it makes up for it in tone. However if you want a great sounding guitar for cheap (3-piece aside) try a larrivee. For sure one of the best guitarsmakers out their and cheap too! |
| mattc |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 11:20:10 AM
i have an HD-35. i played a ton of guitars and i kept coming back to it. i love the martin dreadnought sound. you really can't go wrong with a 28v though, those sound great too. i would personally worry less about the model number though, it's all about the sound and playability for you. i played a couple $500 or so guitars that sounded better than some upper end martin's and taylors. so just be careful to not buy just because of the name and model. usually that works, but i have seen people get some crappy guitars for $2000 before. good luck searching!
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| goat1927 |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 11:47:24 PM
I OWN A MARTIN D-35.
i went looking for a new guitar in 01' and it was the last one i picked up to try. it is a very warm sounding guitar; w/ a nice mix of treble and nice nice bass. they aren't extremely loud guitars, but if you dig into them, you can get whatever sound/intensity you need. being that it's a dreadnought the body takes a little getting used to, but it's not anywhere near a jumbo. i had a fishman natural I matrix pickup put it in, and it sounds gorgeous.
the ebony fretboard is the shit - period.
it's a great guitar to play fingerstyle, very responsive; the wood is gorgeous, esp. the 3-piece indian rosewood back. if you have the $1800+ to lay out on it and will take care of and maintain the guitar, go try one out; you'll be very satisfied.
any Q's about it, hit me...
mj
"i knew a girl called pandora once. never got to see her box though..." |
| Macht |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 7:48:23 PM
I had a dream about me buying and playing a martin d-35, thats how good they are |
| GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 7:40:05 PM
I played on at Guitar Center in Las Vegas. It was a clearance item. Someone had played it with a jacket on or something, because the back was all scratched up. Great sound though.
$1050.00. I would have bought it if I had the cash. Who cares about the back.
Adam |
| Arthen |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 4:46:52 PM
I don't think that's bad for a d-35. |
| JoeGamo05 |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 4:09:17 PM
yeah i own a d-16gt and i love it to death... i want that back the d-35 has *droll* this place can get it for 1400 is that over priced? and a hd forrr 2250 |
| Arthen |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 3:51:27 PM
The D-35 is fantastic. But honestly, any D Series Martin is great. |
