Yep, 5-7 years for Adi. I had a Ryan Paradiso Grand Concert that I sold after 7 years and it was still a little stiff and bright. The reason I sold it was the 25.7” scale - I need 25” or less for my old and medium sized hands. This Martin would be a great size for me. However, I bought an Adi topped Eastman from Music Villa here while back and I’m happy as a clam with it!
I'm a big believer in the Music Villa specs, particularly the Golden Era bracing. I think the thinner top makes a difference, too. And even though I'm told scientifically it shouldn't, I think the adirondack bracing might. That said, my music villa model does not have an adirondack top! I couldn't shell out for that.
Of course, another nice Martin but why would I pay double the price of a normal D 28 just to get sure short scale and the more narrow neck? C’mon, Martin.
@@alan4sure spoken like a true know-nothing. Many boutique brands imitate Gibsons all the time, usually multiple models at once. Even non-boutique factory guitars like Martins imitate Gibson guitars. One of their most successful small bodies the ceo-7 is a Gibson design guitar.
@@darkstar223 the rather soft spruce is way more vibrant though stabilized through the winter lines in the wood and delicate bracing. Back and sides add stability and flavor or color to the tone. Having said that other hardwoods like mahogany, Koa or even Maple can deliver fine tone too.
@@jjmuni Rosewood is a lot heavier and denser than mahogany, koa, or even maple. I'm not aware of any rosewood top guitars, so I can't say they'd sound bad. But that's the suspicion. :)
It’s a symphony in itself. I love the short scale.
Me too! Perfect specs indeed.
❤ short scale goodness❤
Absolutely beautiful. Nothing sounds like a Martin.
It's hardly a quintessential Martin, with the short scale length
Beautiful to behold and sounds terrific. I love Martins.
Great sounding Martin already.
Nice. Like the short scale dreads. The world needs more. Some lefties too.
Thanks Quinton and Paul. Great sounding guitar (.
Sounds very rich. Love the tone.
We were in your great shop a few years ago....really enjoy the vids of all those fine instruments.
My buddy has a late 1800's parlor that has a full on pyramidal v, it's so nice to play, it seems to dissipate tension across the top hand radius
Sounds great. A good player can adapt.
The more I learned to play any neck the more I prefer a v-neck with 1 3/4 nut. Gibson Keb Mo’s serve that nicely with a 25” scale.
That is some wild looking rosewood. It almost looks like Brazilian rosewood.
Micrometer, indeed! You pick a guitar neck not by what it measures but by how it feels in the hand.
Amazing sound!
Great sounding guitar & brilliant player
Bought one of these (though not wild grain) from you a few years ago, and love it!
Short scale has less punch but has a warmer sound
I played the wheels off my last Martin dread with Adi top and Adi braces. It took five years to open up. IDK if that’s typical.
Yep, 5-7 years for Adi. I had a Ryan Paradiso Grand Concert that I sold after 7 years and it was still a little stiff and bright. The reason I sold it was the 25.7” scale - I need 25” or less for my old and medium sized hands. This Martin would be a great size for me. However, I bought an Adi topped Eastman from Music Villa here while back and I’m happy as a clam with it!
Would love that
Gorgeous
Very nice build
I'm a big believer in the Music Villa specs, particularly the Golden Era bracing. I think the thinner top makes a difference, too. And even though I'm told scientifically it shouldn't, I think the adirondack bracing might. That said, my music villa model does not have an adirondack top! I couldn't shell out for that.
Gorgeous.
I always enjoy your reviews.
To me, tone is what I look for in a guitar.
Neck specs are not much of a factor.
Wild Turkey feathers! 101 Bourbon whiskey guitars from Martin! lol
I love this guitar except I'd really rather have a 1 3/4" nut width, so I guess not perfect spcs for me. I do like the 24.9" scale length though.
Of course, another nice Martin but why would I pay double the price of a normal D 28 just to get sure short scale and the more narrow neck? C’mon, Martin.
If I was smart , I could tell you what model this is .
... just buy a gibson lol... martin keeps trying to make Gibsons.
Nobody tries to be a Gibson acoustic. Nobody. No point to it.
@@alan4sure spoken like a true know-nothing. Many boutique brands imitate Gibsons all the time, usually multiple models at once. Even non-boutique factory guitars like Martins imitate Gibson guitars. One of their most successful small bodies the ceo-7 is a Gibson design guitar.
@@alan4sure ... collings, kopp, martin, Bourgeois, etc etc etc
@@richardlucascronley5128 dream away. Lol Anyone who plays a Martin won't want a Gibson unless you gently strum slow country music.
@@alan4sure That doesnt even make sense... You literally have no idea what youre talking about lmfao.
Why can’t the front b like the back?
The top has to be soft and flexible and lightweight.
@@LegsON so ur saying most guitars have a thinner wood on top
@@darkstar223 Don't mistaken soft for warm.
@@darkstar223 the rather soft spruce is way more vibrant though stabilized through the winter lines in the wood and delicate bracing. Back and sides add stability and flavor or color to the tone.
Having said that other hardwoods like mahogany, Koa or even Maple can deliver fine tone too.
@@jjmuni Rosewood is a lot heavier and denser than mahogany, koa, or even maple. I'm not aware of any rosewood top guitars, so I can't say they'd sound bad. But that's the suspicion. :)