got a '37 D-28 Authentic made the first year... love it... it blows my teacher's mind when he plays it, says it compares to "real" vintage axes he's played...
I was able to spend time with both of these for a week. The D28 blew away the D18. So much so that I asked a buddy over to play them, I didn't say a word, and he said the same thing. I really wanted to like the D18 Aged Authentic 37, but the 28 has the volume for Flatpicking to be heard in a noisy bluegrass jam. The bass player commented that it sounded like a bass, so it has the low end too. I kept the 28. This is a special guitar. I don't care for the scratches and aged look, but it isn't that noticeable. At the same time, I'm not cleaning the fingerprints off every time its touched, which is nice. And that smell of this new guitar is amazing.
Those both sound so sweet and rich. It's like taking a sponge bath in guitar form just listening to them. Got a D41 Amber this year and never have played anything so beautiful. Martin dreads are just tops in sound quality in the acoustic world IMO.
Y'all are sounding great together. You should get stage time at the Merle Fest this spring. Those Martins are making me wish I had waited on that purchase on my Hummingbird, but I think you could make a couple of First Acts sound good.
Really like these Martins. I have a D28, 000C12 gut string and a DX Cash. 9 which is made in Mexico. Bought all from Sweetwater. But you guys know by now that I truly love my Esteban. You really need to do more with those guitars. Didn't you feature one sometime back?
Nice video I have the 1937 D-18 that came out in 2023 I tried a 28 1937 side by side at the dealer in this case the 18 was the better guitar so I got it both are very good though
Just beautiful fellas! Did I see divots in the spruce top of the D-28 (upper section) when the light hit it in just the right angle? Is that natural in the wood or the authentic 1930's wear?
1-11/16 on ‘37 D-18? I think that’s the 1939 Authentic, ‘37 is 1-¾. lol, haven’t read the rest of the comments, but I bet I’m redundant! Good playing and very entertaining to both!
It’s been a year since you posted, but I’ve got the ‘39 AA D18 and the ‘42 Historic J45. Both great, both different, Martin and Gibson sound different but excellent, if you flatpick, Martin, if you’re a strummer/singer, J45, but I use both for both. Necks are just different, and I prefer the Martin for flatpick.
Smiling here too. A couple years ago, I picked up a 1989 DY90 on Reverb for $1350, in its time sold as the Super Abalone, a D-45 type with a three piece D-35 back of Yairi’s special laminated Brazilian Rosewood. There are still so many Yairi bargains out there. But … wow, Baxter, you rocked those demos. I get the price differential.
rosewood is to mucky, to much going on, to many over tones...its killer but mahogany has that controlled feeling, just my two cents...I had both of these guitars by the way cant go wrong with either
got a '37 D-28 Authentic made the first year... love it... it blows my teacher's mind when he plays it, says it compares to "real" vintage axes he's played...
We agree, these things are nuts!
Whoa, amazing Martin guitars. More acoustic content please. Just love it!!!!
Thank you and deal, on it:)!
I was able to spend time with both of these for a week. The D28 blew away the D18. So much so that I asked a buddy over to play them, I didn't say a word, and he said the same thing. I really wanted to like the D18 Aged Authentic 37, but the 28 has the volume for Flatpicking to be heard in a noisy bluegrass jam. The bass player commented that it sounded like a bass, so it has the low end too. I kept the 28. This is a special guitar. I don't care for the scratches and aged look, but it isn't that noticeable. At the same time, I'm not cleaning the fingerprints off every time its touched, which is nice. And that smell of this new guitar is amazing.
This episode is a leap forward sonically and production wise. Absolutely wonderful. Hearing great acoustic music is amazing. Well done.
Those both sound so sweet and rich. It's like taking a sponge bath in guitar form just listening to them. Got a D41 Amber this year and never have played anything so beautiful. Martin dreads are just tops in sound quality in the acoustic world IMO.
The big boys!
You can say that again! Good hearing from you guys over there at Casa Maury's!
Finally! Baxter and giving some cred to Martin!
I know..they are amazing and thank you for watching Mitch!
HEy how cool on a Friday!! Thanks guys
Liked the intro, the guitars sounded great. Beautiful tone! 😎🤓
Thank you David!
Sounds and looks like Martins cool. Whoa!
whoa.. the back on that D28 is really gorgeous..
I finally got my Gretsch 6120, someday I will have a Martin!
Y'all are sounding great together. You should get stage time at the Merle Fest this spring. Those Martins are making me wish I had waited on that purchase on my Hummingbird, but I think you could make a couple of First Acts sound good.
I normally lean more towards Taylor's then Martin's but those sound amazing. I bet a full Mahogany would sound even better
okay wow- them even going as far as building the necks without a truss rod is crazy.
these guys are wrong, it has a truss rod..just not adjustable ..whatda
Really like these Martins. I have a D28, 000C12 gut string and a DX Cash. 9 which is made in Mexico. Bought all from Sweetwater. But you guys know by now that I truly love my Esteban. You really need to do more with those guitars. Didn't you feature one sometime back?
Nice video I have the 1937 D-18 that came out in 2023 I tried a 28 1937 side by side at the dealer in this case the 18 was the better guitar so I got it both are very good though
Don't forget the baked VTS tops😃
Correct...whoops:) and thank you!
Just beautiful fellas! Did I see divots in the spruce top of the D-28 (upper section) when the light hit it in just the right angle? Is that natural in the wood or the authentic 1930's wear?
I will never understand paying so much more for an "aged" guitar. I could never have a job doing this.
at around 30 seconds the video shows '39 D18. Is it the '39 or '37.
1-11/16 on ‘37 D-18? I think that’s the 1939 Authentic, ‘37 is 1-¾. lol, haven’t read the rest of the comments, but I bet I’m redundant! Good playing and very entertaining to both!
Could you compare Martin acoustics to Gibson acoustics ? I’ve been torn between the two for a while
It’s been a year since you posted, but I’ve got the ‘39 AA D18 and the ‘42 Historic J45. Both great, both different, Martin and Gibson sound different but excellent, if you flatpick, Martin, if you’re a strummer/singer, J45, but I use both for both. Necks are just different, and I prefer the Martin for flatpick.
That was tasty, Jonathan.
Nice denim shirt , Baxter . Make /model ?
Sounds a lot like my buddies pre war d18 he got from his grandfather.
Most of you aren't as old as my 1985 Alvarez Yari DY85A
That made me smile:)
Smiling here too. A couple years ago, I picked up a 1989 DY90 on Reverb for $1350, in its time sold as the Super Abalone, a D-45 type with a three piece D-35 back of Yairi’s special laminated Brazilian Rosewood. There are still so many Yairi bargains out there. But … wow, Baxter, you rocked those demos. I get the price differential.
Sorry not more to say but caught the cvid and another week of isolation @@CasinoGuitars
Hold onto that Masterpiece of a Guitar my Friend @@CameraLaw
great video: these guitars DO have truss rods. they are not adjustable truss rods.
If I were only right handed......and well ..."rich". Jk
I think not being “rich” is the only thing holding you back, because I’m pretty sure Martin would build a left handed version of both of these.
They have a trust rod it's just not adjustable.
rosewood is to mucky, to much going on, to many over tones...its killer but mahogany has that controlled feeling, just my two cents...I had both of these guitars by the way cant go wrong with either