Every video you make seems to get better. Great stuff I’ll have to share some of my guitar finds sometime.

I have a Martin Custom Shop D28 w/VTS top. It’s jaw hopping amazing. Completely in love with that guitar.

Smooth "nut" edit ;) Great, entertaining channel - always learn something new - thanks !

I bought a Huss and Dalton TOM with a baked red spruce top and sinker mahogany back and sides several years ago. When you strum a chord with it, you hear every note. An amazing guitar.

@robbiefest

2 жыл бұрын

I had a Huss and Dalton TDR Cocobolo. Is the best acoustic I've ever owned and played, BUT, I could NOT get used the width of the neck and the V profile. I've tried many vintage style guitars and only can really handle a standard Martin 1 11/16 type neck. Sold a Collings for the same reason. Would definitely consider a vintage D28.

@DaveDiprose

Жыл бұрын

@@robbiefest a Martin D18 Authentic 1939 will do it for you then. They made them from 2015 - 2021.

@garylantinen2819

Ай бұрын

@@davidmcdermott3625 hard to compare a huss and Dalton to any factory made guitar

To be honest, that D-28 of yours lights my soul on fire. WHAT A SOUND!! Just brilliant. It just got THAT magic in it which i absolutely love. Going to buy myself a baby like that one day :)

As a 2018 D28 owner I can't agree more. Such a awesome guitar!

D28 2017 to present is amazing for the price💯

Jeremy - as usual, a great summary and I'm always amazed at how close our tastes in guitars is. Scares Me! Couple of notes that you may find of interest. Through saddles - I love'em and they are not as hard to work on as we think on Martins (can't speak to the other makers) - When Martin re-introduced these into various models such as the Authetic and Vintage series, they actually went to a "drop-in through saddle" design. No more trouble for a good luthier than any other drop-in saddle. They look great, sound great, and lift right out and another can be dropped right in. 2nd, still on through saddles - Collings Traditional Series are standard with through saddles, the regular D series is standard with regular length saddle. Long Saddle is an option on the standard D series for them. On a sadder note, I have also learned that Collings will be discontinuing their handmade cases. That will be a loss. Get one while you can!

I enjoy your videos. I played a 1937 Martin at a Martin event. Instant love! Without a doubt, the best flat top I ever played. Second best was a Guild D-55. I’m a Martin guy, so the 1937 is my dream guitar.

Thanks for this very useful report/review!

That Martin sounds awesome. I’ve heard so many good things about the Boucher guitars.

Always wanted a real D-28 and so glad I watched this video. Now I still want a real D-28 and I think the new ones are the go. Thanks Jeremy!

I have a 1973 D28 I love it and sounds incredible!

I have a Larrivee OM-03 that I bought new in 2002. What a beautiful wonderful guitar. Not a D size guitar but for my purpose its perfect. I don't play out, I just sit on my porch or in my living room so its more comfortable. I have played several other Larrivee's and they have all been great guitars. For the money they are dang hard to beat.

@tommysixstring5094

Жыл бұрын

100% - Larrivee is nigh on unbeatable

Loved this video-very informative. I would go with the new Martin D28 mainly because I lived nearby Martin and I think I could get a good deal on one.

Jeremy: It's interesting you put a Larrivee on the list. I have a 1988 Heritage HFT-445 built by the guys who stayed at the Kalamazoo Gibson factory when Gibson moved to Nashville. They only built acoustic guitars for a very few years. The bodies of these guitars, I'm told, were made by Jean Larrivee and shipped to Heritage Guitars for the neck and finish. Mine sounds incredible and actually outplays my Martin D-42! It's got an awesome tobacco sunburst on it. HFT=Heritage Flat Top. It's sides and back are mahogany and the bass rumbles my chest. Great video, I agree on all five, but I'll still pick your '67 Martin D-28. LOL

I wouldn’t call you a nerd. You have enthusiasm. We all do. Your a scholar W/ a love and dedication to his area of study. We all appreciate it too.

I just bought a new Martin D-28, and I'm thrilled.

I enjoyed your comparison but not as much as your playing which was absolutely beautiful !!! The feeling in your playing is amazing !!!

In addition to sounding great, your '67 has soul, vibe and mojo that those other guitars don't.

I have a seagull artist studio cw deluxe q2. It's spruce top rosewood back and sides maple neck and ebony fretboard and bridge all solid woods. Got it for less then 1000 bucks. A martin with these features would cost 5000 bucks+. Sounds great and feels great made in Canada. Nut width is 1.8 inch. love it and you cant beat that price.

Guild D55E 2021. Just bought it. Lighter, more reactive top with an incredibly wide range that sounds wonderful from finger style to hard strumming folk. Amazing power and projection, but also clarity and definition.

@SteelNGuitars926

6 ай бұрын

Right there with you! This guitar should be on any list for one of the best guitars on the market. I just bought a D55E 2023, burst top just an absolute stunner I will never get rid of this guitar. I feel it would hold its own to any guitar I don’t care the cost. So much projection on the base tones and the highs as well! I had to buy it!

Yep. I would agree, the reimagined D28 is apparently the best value from my perspective. Thanks for the research and thoughtful report.

Love your videos mate

The authentic are super great played one at guitar center it was amazing

I agree that Larrivee guitars are the hidden gem amongst high end guitars. All Larrivees are handmade from the best woods available. I have a 2004 D-05 which has mahogany back and sides and a spruce top. Sounds amazing. I recently bought a 2012 LV-03R which has Indian Rosewood back and sides and spruce top and is astounding. Sounds so balanced and truly amazing with bags of power and on close inspection the workmanship is second to none! If you haven't tried a Larrivee you really don't know what you are missing!

@garylantinen2819

Ай бұрын

Absolutely true on all counts I have 5 (and counting) another have a J-03 that is amazing....

Astoundingly astounding!

I have a 2010 Larrivée D-09BZ. Just bought a used Recording King RDS-11-FE3 for dive bar jams and open mics. Larrivée guitars are very under appreciated. I bought my first one back in 2003. Larrivée seems to have quite the collection of tonewoods. One of best guitars I've ever played was a Huss & Dalton D-RH that a friend of mine used to own. Another one of those guitars that should never have been sold!

Late to the party here, but I'll concur that a Larrivee is pretty much unbeatable in the price range. Maple binding, maple heel cap, maple neck binding even. Jean has spent his life properly sourcing tonewoods from around the globe, then building them structurally perfected. JR is continuing the family tradition. If you find one with the alpine spruce top, prepare to be astounded. It's like a violin top. Unreal. (I am in no way affiliated -- just a huge fan.)

@davidmckean955

11 ай бұрын

Larrivee guitars are incredible. Another incredible guitar is the Tacoma dreadnoughts and they often sell for $500 and they have a great punchy, woody character.

I agree with the reimagined series. I bought a 2018 D-41 that might be the finest sounding guitar I have ever played. When I went too look at it I was prepared to not like it due to the bling, but as soon as I played a few notes, I knew it was the one. Martin is now making instruments as good as any they have made with the reimagined series. They also look great too.

@kamchuenso7836

Жыл бұрын

Same situation here….I cannot stand the bindings on the reimagined D41 so I finally decided to order an 2022 version 1937 authentic D28.

I recently bought a Martin D28 Modern Deluxe. One of the best sounding and easiest playing guitars I’ve owned or had the privilege to play

The Martin D18 Authentic 1937 - I bought one second hand and am totally happy with it. It cannot be compared to a EiR D28 at all, it is so much better dynamically and it loves a mic.It's the 5th '28 I've had in 40 years and it's a keeper - it is so good.

These are some great guitars. The only one I would consider buying is the Larrivee. Or, for about the same price as the Larrivee, or even less, I can get a Yamaha or Alvarez that sounds as good as anything you presented in this video.

I heard that Tyler Childers in the beginning. Good Stuff!

I have a Blueridge BR-1MS and absolutely love playing it over all my guitars.

Jeremy I just purchased a Sweetwater limited version of the had 28 style for $2200 and it is just a awsome D28 style that’s only one year old . The neck is wonderful.

hey Jeremy, wondering if you have any experience with or thoughts on the newer Guild d-55s. I'm looking at picking one up used if I can find one

Very informative and well said

Nothing from Santa Cruz? 1934 D? Please...

I have a 1994 HD28. I play it very little because I have so many other "value" guitars that sound pretty good. But, every time I pull it out, I'm amazed how wonderful it sounds.

@daveboydmusic744

10 ай бұрын

Play the Martin. Use the good silverware. Dance in the rain ... yada, yada, yada

I have 2 Martin Sigma DR-7's and they are simply wonderful.

You have excellent taste in guitars Jeremy! Martin’s are great guitars. I own two. However, i also own two Master Grade Boucher’s which are superior.

Separate comment on a guitar that is separating itself from the pack. Played a new TD-M Huss & Dalton at Artisan a while back. Couldn't believe what I was hearing or the stunning quality of the workmanship. It was the best guitar I've had in my hands. I am placing an order for a slightly custom TD-M this weekend. These are GREAT guitars! Also a shout out to the staff at Artisan Guitars. Just great folks to work with!

@richardsepulvado3049

3 жыл бұрын

Collings D2N

@geneholdway8836

3 жыл бұрын

Sure can’t argue that. I have both an older D2H & a 2017 D1M. Love’em both. The TD-M was very strong on punch and nicely balanced. Great piece by H&D

Eastman E20D-TC. Handcrafted budget boutique with EIR b/s and a torrefied Adi top. I got one for $1300 and it sounds fuller than than my D-28. They are incredible guitars for the price. Nice video. I like hearing your old D-28!

@bigmac51290

3 жыл бұрын

I have the E2CD and it is phenomenal.

@gammaraygem

6 ай бұрын

I was expecting that Eastman in the review. I got one last year, and love it. The shop had a couple of them, and I guess I got lucky, it stood out.The lightest touch still gives endless sustain, almost piano like bell sound.

Just received my Collings D2H a couple weeks back. This thing is a canon and puts notes out quick and loud, while still being very articulate

Martin Hd28’s also sound amazing and play great!

I have two Larrivee's...an SD-40R and an OM-03. I'm also picking up a D-03E soon. Amazing guitars. You should also throw in the Breedlove American D/SR...I have that one and it's probably my favorite.

I have a different Huss & Dalton dread, the D-RH. It's really good. It has a large soundhole. It plays beautifully and sounds great as a solo instrument. In an ensemble setting, sometimes I wish it had more treble frequencies so it would cut through more. I was looking for a Martin D28 used and saw a great deal on this one, so I took a chance.

Oh this is going to be great!!

I’m 70 and have had my fair share of high end Guilds, Martins and a Collings. The guitar that just completely gets it done for me (I’ve had 3 and will never sell one again) is my 1993 Taylor 510. It is a remarkable dread and hard to put down. Just my opinion but the earlier 510’s with the 1&11/16ths nut (right up until maybe 2004 I think)are just an incredible value at usually $1000-1500. And they seem to be consistently great. Thanks for a great review.

Look my friend, my biggest dream for many years now is to own a good Martin D-28. To me that's the perfect sound for what I want to play. I don't have a Martin and even though I'm an old guy, I'm still very much a sucker for iconic brands and for the guitars that my heroes played, the guitars I saw in the hands of all these great artists on the posters on my bedroom walls when I was a kid and learned to play. And off course these were the guitars that we all grew up listening to, because they were on all the great albums of the sixties and seventies and (to a lesser extend) the eighties. I envisioned myself being on that stage and playing these instruments. I play the electric guitar and I have about 16 to 20 guitars, mostly Fenders and Gibsons, a handful of custom made guitars and a Gretsch. There are still electric guitars I'd love to have and guitars I'd kill for (as a matter of speech), but actually, I don't think I'll ever buy another electric unless strange things will happen that I can't forsee. I already have too much guitars. For 96% of the time I play one of the four best electrics I have. However, I'm a noob when it comes to acoustic guitars, but I love them. I can't think of anything else. I'm obsessed. I have four now. My first one was a Gibson J-45. Then I bought an Epiphone Dove Pro II, just to drag with me when I don't want to be careful with everything I do. My third acoustic was a freaking cheap Recording King something. I wanted to experiment with a small parlor sized guitar in Nashville tuning. Happy I did that. It spices up a recording and really, you don't need an expensive guitar to make it sound good. The last acoustic I bought was the then brand new Gibson G-45. I wanted a guitar that was good enough, but not too expensive, to tune down a major third permanently. Sounds amazing! But the quest had begun. I feel I need a Gibson J-200, but I definitely need a Martin D-28 (and a D-18 and a OOO-28 and the full mahony version and then some more, but I ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE A D-28!!!), that is my dream. However, I've had another dream for at least 28 years now.... and that's to have a very good one of my favourite guitars, MADE IN 1967 (!!!) for no other reason than the simple fact that this is my year of birth. I once had the chance to buy an amazingly beautiful 1967 Fender Telecaster. It was the best sounding and lightest Telecaster I've ever played (and I've played a lot of Telecasters over the years, vintage and new). Unfortunately I couldn't afford it. Even though today you would pay at least 10 times the price they asked for it then. Vintage guitars was only just becoming a 'thing'. Anyway, to make an unnecessary long and boring story short, if I could pick any of those guitars you show in the video, I would without a doubt go for the 1967 Martin D-28. Absolutely! I don't even care if the others may sound a little better. The feeling it would give me to play an original '67 Martin D-28 just couldn't be beaten by any of the others. And that feeling is more important than the comfort of the guitar itself, or even the sound (by the way, your D-28 sound amazing and precisely the way I want a perfect acoustic guitar to sound). You're a lucky man, Jeremy! 😊

@gregmccurry5619

2 жыл бұрын

I fell the same way an iconic guitar

Huss and Daltons are amazing. I used to go to famous acoustic shop that had hundreds of high end guitars and I would play many of them often and the Huss and Daltons were often the best in the store.

@frankbowman230

3 жыл бұрын

Few months back I purchased a H&D JAS and put 5 high end Martins back in their cases. Hands down the best guitar I own.

@alan4sure

2 жыл бұрын

Molly Tuttle used to always play Huss and Dalton. Then she got a Prewar guitar and played it mostly. Then she got a Preston Thompson, that's her go-to guitar now.

I just played the 1937 Authentic a few days ago. Absolutely the best new Martin I’ve ever played. A killer guitar.

@JeremySheppard

3 жыл бұрын

Let's both get one!

@tomswadley5431

3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Sheppard I wish. It was $6,999. But I have a really good 1977 D-28 that sounds great.

@adamwhite2329

Жыл бұрын

I just scored a D-28 A37 (2015, first year w/VTS) for $4800 off Guitar Center's used section, so the deals are out there. It's an unparalleled instrument. Just incredible.

I just recently played my first larivee 0m03 mahogany about two years ago. Since then I sold 3 Martin's and 2 Taylor's and now own a Larivee 0m03,0m40r,omv-10 custom moon spruce and walnut back and sides. They seriously are the absolute best acoustics you can buy imo, sound for sound and feel for feel, fit and finishes around the 2000 and up mark. Used ones can be had at about 1k. GET ON TO LARIVEE!! They truly are amazing, the parlor series are absolutely amazing with moon spruce and walnut (my next purchase) lol His wife does some crazy custom inlays too. Best part is they sell all replacement parts stupid cheap tuners,bridges,pins nuts cases etc. And will also make any of their custom fret board and headstock to install on any of their guitars you own.

@ronmiller7248

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot about the quality of larivee. I've owned 2 and the build quality is amazing

That Martin D-28 sounds great.

Alvarez the best I've played in 55 yrs. sold my 1967 martin when I got my first Alverez in 1971

@padrejohnruffle

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a shout for Alvarez, which is what I play. A friend of mine did all the set-ups of the Yairis when they arrived in from Japan. about the same time-frame as yours.

@lowellcalavera6045

3 жыл бұрын

Ray Britt sweet. Very underrated guitars. I have a 1981 5036, signed by a Mr. Yamada in Japan. It's my second favorite!

@johnmettler995

3 жыл бұрын

My first acoustic guitar, Alvarez DY68 Yahri, 12 string. Amazing guitar. Still play it, bought in 1976.

@thetruthisoutthere8598

3 жыл бұрын

Alvarez can't be beat for the money

@Travis_in_Florida

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm 🤔 I don't know about Alvarez being anything special. But I only briefly played one and haven't seen or heard them much. So are they Japanese I take it from the previous comments. They do say that Japanese craftsman ship is really good, that I do know. I think I'd love to get my hands on one of those Japanese fake Gibson Acoustics or a fake Japanese Les Paul.

I have a cortez j 6000 1970s dreadnaught and a sigma martin 1970 - 12 string !! Great sounds

How bout my1963 D -21 with Grover tuners. I set it up to finger pick. Plays real easy what do you think it's worth

I’d throw the Martin “Vintage” series in there too. I have a 2002 HD28V and I swear it’s on another level. It’s a pre million serial so it has wood from Martins old library of wood. Really special and I’m sure it would compare with this ‘67

The Martin D-28 Reimagined is hard to beat for the price. An excellent workhorse guitar to take just about anywhere.

I have an '18 D-28, it sounds beautiful. It's a lifetime guitar. I'm sure the $6000 - $8000 guitars sound even better, but I don't care.

@matthewmcclure3181

3 жыл бұрын

Then why are you even watching this video? Yes, there are a ton of fantastic guitars under $2k and many people will be happy with a guitar in this range for the rest of their lives. There are also people who recognize guitars in the range of his 67 Martin and some of the alternatives he's featuring are a significant step up for various reasons. Getting one of these will be their dream guitar and they'll also be content for the rest of their lives. Guess what, there are also 2-3 more tiers above the guitars in this video, so there are going to be some people watching this video who think the exact opposite of you. They're looking at the instruments in this video and thinking none of these are even remotely close to the quality or collectability of what they have or what they want... including the 67 Martin. These guitars aren't being sold in music stores, for the rare exception of a used guitar. Most of the guitars I'm talking about are custom made for an individual by boutique luthiers using extremely high end wood or higher valued vintage instruments (mostly pre-war). A majority of them sell in the $10-25k range but some climb up into 6 figures. What's the intent of your post? To "warn" less experienced players that as soon as they acquire a guitar comparable to a 2018 D-28 there's no need to consider anything better? To "educate" players who are more than likely fairly experienced and knowledgeable about the guitar market that it's foolish to shop in the $5k-$8K range because all they really need is a $2k guitar? Nobody should try and make someone feel inferior if they play a more modest guitar, and neither should anyone feel justified in alluding to someone being an elitist or guitar snob if they're fortunate enough to have something a bit higher end. That's great you've found a guitar that you think will keep you content for life, but the niche of buyers a video like this one are geared towards are on a different wave length than you.

@nathanpartin7197

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmcclure3181 on your period Matthew? It's just a KZread comment you don't have to write a whole book.

For some reason the Ytube guitar shows all forget about Guild. I managed to get a screaming deal on a New Hartford D50CE and I quit playing my 98 D-28. Later I found a 767/76-ish D25M, which I just traded for a Corona build D40 All the guilds are canons loud, balanced and responsive. The D50CE is darker, and the d$0 is light and bright. Even the import guilds are good( except the really inexpensive ones. The attention to detail, fit, finish and sound are topmntch.. ANd I sold the D28 with no regrets.

@j.dragon651

3 жыл бұрын

I been a Guild man forever when it comes to acoustics. I presently have a vintage D25. Bought it used. I really can't afford any of the guitars mentioned.

@murraywagnon1841

3 жыл бұрын

I have a '72 Guild G-312 It is an amazing 12 string.

Thank you for sharing Jeremy. I'll take one of each. :-)

@JeremySheppard

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Want to go halfsies?

@charlesbartholomew2910

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeremySheppard Only if I can have them for a longer period of time than you. :-)

Great video, Jeremy. But I have to ask - why is the top on your '67 so dark? We've all seen tons of pics of '40s-'60s spruce Martins, but yours is unusual. Any ideas? Thanks! (apologies if this has been answered in another video)

1" 3/4 was the standard until around 1939 (there were transition guitars, of course), and is the "standard" again with the reimagined standard series

Jeremy! I really like this kind of video. I have a Martin like yours now and love it, except it is mahogany instead of rosewood. If I did not have it, I would look at the H&D or Larrivee. Great indeed. THE ACOUSTIC SHOP did reviews of craft guitars recently. They included the Martin, but I will not agree that it is a craft guitar. Buy they included Smith. Caleb Smith is with Balsam Range as their guitarist. Super guy who makes wonderful guitars. And Henderson too!!! But I bet you know all this.

I have a D40R and it's absolutely fantastic. Tonally it falls somewhere between a bassy Martin and a shiny taylor. It's important to note these Larrivees are part of their Legacy 40 series and have a different bracing pattern more similar to Martin's than the typical Larrivee bracing. It certainly is much more boomy than normal Larrivee's while still maintaining string to string clarity that Martin's sometime lack. It amazes me each time I pick it up and the top has slowly started to get that beautiful aged look.

@morganadriel9720

2 жыл бұрын

I know Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!

@mohamedcristian8972

2 жыл бұрын

@Morgan Adriel Instablaster =)

@morganadriel9720

2 жыл бұрын

@Mohamed Cristian I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

@morganadriel9720

2 жыл бұрын

@Mohamed Cristian It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out !

@mohamedcristian8972

2 жыл бұрын

@Morgan Adriel you are welcome :D

Just curious... Can you tell me why Brazilian rosewood seems to be preferred over say East Indian rosewood? And what is the best rosewood ever used and why? (Might be the same answer for both questions, I don’t know...)

Jeremy: Do you generally think a more modern D-28 (2002) sounds/plays better than a new Martin HD-28? Thx, Todd

Astounding!

@georgetowle8903

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too haha

I'm just an old beginner so these guitars, although beautiful, are way out of my price range. If they are not OOR for you... then you are blessed. Thanks for the video.

When I search for that Larrivee guitar I find the “legacy” models. Is that the same one you’re playing here?

I think I'd go with the Preston Thompson. Do you have an opinion about the Pre-War Guitars? They offer a Herringbone model Dred with an option for Brazilian Rosewood. With Brazilian, it is pretty pricy, but they look and sound awesome.

A lot of fine guitars you mentioned, none I would trade a Brazilian D28 for! Put a set of Waverly tuners on the D28, it will lighten the peg head by 4-5 ounces. You would like the results!!

What do you know or can you find out about L W Fox guitars? I bought one years ago that was recommended in lieu of a Martin at a music store in Louisville, KY. He was from Louisville but not much more is known. May have been Martin kit builds but if so, the book matching of the Brazilian rosewood back on mine is phenomenal. Hard to believe Martin would provide that level of figuring in a kit. Love your channel. Great stuff for guitar junkies and as they say in Kentucky, I are one. Lol

The guitars Jean Larrivee is building are far and away the best value out there amazing craftsmanship top notch materials and sound beautiful.

I have a Larrivee D40M select. Awesome guitar. Not the loudest but very beautiful tone. They used to be made here in Vancouver so they had good popularity here in Canada, and a lot of the price wasn’t going to exchange rate differences and shipping etc. Now they moved to California. Maybe for cheaper labour costs don’t know. Still great

Thibodaux in the house! I never would have thought I would hear that while watching.

@JeremySheppard

Жыл бұрын

I love South Louisiana so much.

@BigTandDaBoys

Жыл бұрын

@@JeremySheppard Much love bro!

I drive through Staunton all the time, one day I want to stop at Huss and Dalton! I'm kinda cursed tho I'm a lefty, so many amazing guitar out there that are not made left handed :(

My old friend the late, great Joe Dabbs bought a new Martin D35S in 1970, a wonderful guitar that he had 'til the day he died - a couple years ago. Wish we could have jammed with his Martin and my FG800. I think it would be a good sound. RIP old chum.

Fun fact: at the end of the tour of Martin factory in Eastern Pennsylvania you get the sound hole cutout. It smells amazing.

@mrjasondylan

3 жыл бұрын

Well at least it's free

This guitar sounds amazing

Bourgeois dreadnoughts are amazing instruments Nice video thanks!

@charlesbartholomew2910

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are. I have a Country Boy and love it. It is my go to, even before I pick up my HD-28.

The D-28 is my baseline dreadnaught. I actually own an '85 HD-28, but I compare all dreadnoughts I play to it. Do you prefer the D-28s pre-84 without the truss rod or post-84 with?

@JeremySheppard

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer adjustable but it isn't a deal breaker.

From what I’ve experienced, I’d go with the Collings. That would be amazing to get one for around $3,500 like you mentioned for the used price. Thanks for the info. 👍

@tombarclay7108

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the Collings. Like Martins, they have their own unique sound, but unlike Martins, the quality hasn't gone downhill over the years. Collings are excellent top quality instruments.

@gabeah

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a D2H Adirondack Torrified a few weeks ago, shopped around, I think here in 2021, these or well over $4K used, more like $4500 +

Me: No, please don't tell everyone about Larrivees! Seriously though, I think they are arguably the best value brand. Very balanced sound that just sounds so nice. I say that as someone who owns and loves Martins. Lari's sit in that nice space where they don't have the broad name recognition of some of the other well known brands, so they have to just make a great guitar w/ a lot of features since they can't rely on the headstock to sell them to the masses. Fantastic brand.

@angelg8445

3 жыл бұрын

I have a P-09, and had a L-03, they are well made beautiful pieces of art. They play wonderfully too!

@tinman8518

3 жыл бұрын

Roger That Here's my comment to Jeremy about my "Larrivee" guitar. Jeremy: It's interesting you put a Larrivee on the list. I have a 1988 Heritage HFT-445 built by the guys who stayed at the Kalamazoo Gibson factory when Gibson moved to Nashville. They only built acoustic guitars for a very few years. The bodies of these guitars, I'm told, were made by Jean Larrivee and shipped to Heritage Guitars for the neck and finish. Mine sounds incredible and actually outplays my Martin D-42! It's got an awesome tobacco sunburst on it. HFT=Heritage Flat Top. It's sides and back are mahogany and the bass rumbles my chest. Great video, I agree on all five, but I'll still pick your '67 Martin D-28. LOL

@RogerThat902

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelg8445 I live in Atlanta and you just don't see Larrivees like you do other brands here. Don't think I've ever actually seen a new one, all preowned. I remember shopping for my first nice guitar and I had enough money to buy an entry ish Martin/Taylor etc, but not enough money to buy a, what I call a destination Martin (D-28s, 000s, etc.). The guy who owned the guitar shop I was shopping at said that if it were his money he'd choose either the Blueridge (I think) or Larrivee. I played the Blueridge and it was a fantastic guitar, but it didn't make me want to drop my dream of owning a name brand. I played the Larri and man, it was just such a beautiful guitar. It just felt so nice and sounded so great. It looked and felt like quality and at the time I think the price was around $1000. I was blown away. Unfortunately, I had my heart set on the name brand, so I reluctantly didn't get it. Long story short, that guitar haunted me for years and sparked my interest in that brand. I felt really silly to learn afterwards that Larrivee is definitely a name brand, it's just one of those, "If you know you know" type brands. My mistake! It's the brand I always recommend for people who have been playing a little bit and want to upgrade to a nice guitar that is just plain great value.

@RogerThat902

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinman8518 Ha, there is just something magical for me w/ Martins. It's a mental thing because as a kid I always told myself one day I'd own a Martin. That being said, if guitars were based purely on logic I'd probably choose the Larrivee. That's how fond I am of the brand. You compare a similarly priced Martin and a Larrivee taking away the headstock factor and I think most people are taking the Larrivee. It's that good of a brand factoring in value. That being said, guitars are not purely logical, so I'll keep my Martins hah :)

@redlinemando

3 жыл бұрын

@Roger That I couldn't agree more!!!! I had a D-60 a few yrs back & I traded it off. I was sick for a long while afterward!!!! It had a neck as good as a Cruz & action as low as they come. It was a very well balanced guitar as well. I bought it new & it was setup great from the factory. I have a few vintage Martins but I still miss that Larrivee now & then!!!!

Are you familiar with the Japanese made Yamaha LL-26 or LL-36? Pretty amazing materials, playability, and tone!

For the prices you quote we may as well head for the pawn shops and estate sales.

Astounding

Okay, this is a nice line up and there are quite a few very nice instruments. For my precious few luxury dollars I would take the modern D-28. I’m running down the last chapters in my playbook so legacy is a consideration. For my money the CF Martin name on the headstock will make it a real winner.

Santa Cruz D/PW is a great guitar as well.

@kenschachsieck1357

3 жыл бұрын

Got one, and really light build, mine is very resonant, sustains for days!!

@sc12100

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenschachsieck1357 Yep - I owned one years ago and sold it due to tight finances. Wish I could buy that same one back. Great sustain and overtones. I have a two year old HD28 which I love as well but the Santa Cruz is a superior build.

Was it astounding.. great word.

@JeremySheppard

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Learning to talk to a camera like a person is weird.

I’m in love with my Martin D41 2018 (5000$) .... sound and looks like a dream . Vintage guitars are over rated .......

When you get to premium sounding guitars, at some point it's just personal preference. Mine is the HD-35, with scalloped 1/4" bracing it's the lightest bracing in the Martin line. I picked up a used 2012 model for $2,100, and it's the best sounding, easiest playing guitar I own.

Pity the D-28 went to 1 3/4 " nut. After playing for 51 tears i got a good guitar with that nut width and gave it to my son. You gotta remember there's a lot of guys /gals out there used to the narrower nut/ fingerboard. I hate the move to 1 3/4 " I prefer 11/16" as that's what I've played for 50 years. but if the younger player grow up on that - Oh Well. Most classical guitars are 2" .

I play a Larrivee LV-03 and LV-09 live and in the studio. Just amazing guitars.

@JeremySheppard

3 жыл бұрын

So so good! I had an OM-09 that I regret selling.

@mikgui

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeremySheppard The LV-03 is my #1. Mahogany sides and back with an LR Baggs Element system

@JeremySheppard

3 жыл бұрын

What a thing! I'm sure.

@mikgui

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the vid!

Love watching your channel, these top end guitars are well out of my league but that doesnt matter . I like watching top gear as well and i cant afford the supercars they drive.

@JeremySheppard

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, I love top gear!

Never owned a Martin, I’ve had Gibson Hummingbird, Gibson J 45, Taylor guitars, I have two of them now but not the expensive ones or should I say high end mine is the high end in Mexico and the GS mini koa. I would have to go with the Martin that is around the $3000 mark only because it would be the most affordable but did always want a larrivee. I’ve just always wanted to own a Martin and see if it is what it’s cracked up to be. I did watch your video when you bought your D 28 that was a pretty good video. Someday I will hopefully I’ll own a Martin.

The 41 authentic is 1&11/16th nut width. Btw- excellent review.

I'd love to have a D2H, but they're probably over $8000 here in Australia. The Boucher's are much cheaper to buy from Canada or the US, and they're astonishingly good.