my new martin guitar

[Curly]

Re: my new martin guitar

"Martin 16 Series ....The "16" Series combines the simple elegance of traditional Martin Styling with patented D-1 Style structural improvements and represents an Excellent value in solid wood instruments. SP or "Special 16' models combine the affordability and technology of the all solid wood "16 series" guitars with enhanced visual appointments usually found on much higher priced models. Features common to all SP models include an abalone pearl rosette, scalloped X-bracing, abalone fingerboard inlays, 4-point abalone snowflakes on the wings of the bridge, a Style 45 Multi-colored back inlay strip, a compensated saddle, and a gloss finish."

[mrfjones]

Re: my new martin guitar

sounds right except for the snow flakes, it really doesn't matter which one it is i guess it looks great and sounds even nicer, especially since i put elixers on it

[Dills]

Re: my new martin guitar

I went into the store oneday and tried one of those martin guitars, and Me and my frend were blown away by the response and the tone you get from those accoustics, its huge and the bass response was out of this world. Definetly my favourite accoustic yet. I wish they did plug in ones of the same model.

[mrfjones]

Re: my new martin guitar

I don't even need to see it. If it's expensive and says Martin on the headstock, you can just assume it's a better acoustic than 97% of all acoustics out there. Sounds snobbish, but just ask any tech or luthier what is the best acoustic company, and they'll say Martin. If you don't agree, you don't own a Martin....it's just that simple.

once i picked this guitar up, i could say i could not agree with you more. it is truely amazing and like no other guitar i have ever played. it blew away all the new taylors and other martins in the Indianapolis guitar center.

Since i am finally home i will be emailing martin to find out everything i can just so i know it.

[Curly]

Re: my new martin guitar

although I've had 2 Ds for years, I've always felt the small bodied Martins were just amazing
if they can take medium strings, the projection is something else

[Gary Ladd]

Re: my new martin guitar

If you really want to make your Martin blow away every other guitar you've ever had, install a Bridge Doctor!

After putting a Bridge Doctor in my Epiphone birdseye maple cut-away, I've been sold on this little miracle created by a guy named Don in New Mexico...when I bought my DM12 I put one in it after playing it for a week and the note clarity and resonance it added made the DM12 sound better than ANY 12 string I've ever heard in person.

BTW, I chose the DM12 over ALL the Taylors, Guilds and other misc. 12 strings I tried in 7 guitar stores!

Martin ROCKS!!!

[Bludave]

Re: my new martin guitar

I don't even need to see it. If it's expensive and says Martin on the headstock, you can just assume it's a better acoustic than 97% of all acoustics out there. Sounds snobbish, but just ask any tech or luthier what is the best acoustic company, and they'll say Martin. If you don't agree, you don't own a Martin....it's just that simple.

This guitar looks like either a model 36 or a 38. The photo only shows the body. I could be wrong, but I think thats what it is. Very nice guitar good Luck!!! Oh and I agree with GJ. Martins are the best mass produced guitars out there. LOL

[Gearjoneser]

Re: my new martin guitar

I just re-read that post I made here, and thought "dang, I sound too snobbish."
However, last night, I got together with 2 guys who live near me to do an acoustic jam. One has a seriously mojoed old 71 D-28, I have a 2001 D-28, and my other friend has a Martin grand concert. All three of us have had a garden variety of good acoustics like Seagull's, Taylors, Guild's, etc. Not one of us would part with the Martins and go back. I do love Taylors, too, though. I miss my old 410. That was a really nice sounding Taylor. The 810's and 814's are my favorite Taylors. Once you go rosewood, you never go back.

[mrfjones]

Re: my new martin guitar

well i got an email back from martin and from the serial number they gave me these specs:
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Instrument:
CUSTOM with CASE 330
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MODEL:
OOO16RGT
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QTY:
250
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Body Size:
OOO-14 Fret


CONSTRUCTION:
1 Style;Ply Blocks;Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
LABEL:
(L1) SPECIAL LABEL; (L2) 1 OF 250, 2 OF 250, ETC.;

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01)*Top:
SitkaSpruce*
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03)*Rosette: abalone
Style 45; *
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04)*Top Bracing Pattern:
Hybrid
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05)*Top Braces
Hybrid Scalloped

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06)*Back:
Solid Indian Rosewood
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07)*Back Panels:
2 Pc.
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08)*Back Purfling:
Style 45;
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09)*Caution Stamp:
Use Medium or Light Gauge Strings only;
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10)*Sides:
Solid Indian Rosewood-Install Side Braces

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11)*End Piece:
White Boltaron
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12)*End Piece Inlay:
B/W Boltaron

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13)*Binding:
White Boltaron
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14)*Inlay Style:
D-18

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15)*Neck Shape:
Modified Low Oval- Solid Spanish Cedar;* * *
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16)*Truss Rod:
Adjustable
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17)*Nut:
White Corian
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18)*Head Stock:
Solid
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19)*Head Plate:
Solid Indian Rosewood/Raised Gold Foil Decal
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20)*Heel Cap:
Solid Indian Rosewood

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21)*FGBD:
Striped Ebony 16" Radius
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22)*Scale Length:
25.4"
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23)*Frets Clear:
14
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24)*Total Frets:
20
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25)*FGBD Width at Nut:
1 11/16"
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26)*FGBD At 12 Fret:
2 1/8"
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27)*FGBD Position Inlay:
Style 28*
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28)*FGBD Bind:
White Boltaron

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29)*Finish Body:
Satin
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30)*Finish Top:
Clear Gloss Polished
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31)*Finish Neck:
Satin

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32)*Bridge:
Striped Ebony;*
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33)*Bridge Style:
1 Style Belly
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34)*Bridge Spacing:
2 1/8"
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35)*Saddle:
16" Radius/Compensated/White Micarta

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36)*Tuning Machines:
Ping Chrome
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37)*Strings:
MSP- 4100 Light Phos. Bronze
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38)*Pins:
White/Tortoise Dots
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39)*Pick Guard:
Tortoise, OOO28 Style;


pretty cool they could tell me all about it with the serial number, and curly you were right. it is an 00016 model. thanks for all the help guys. this thing sounds great and it is very loud with medium gauge strings on it, especially for the size of it.

GJ, i wouldn't trade mine for even another martin

[Dave]

Re: my new martin guitar

I've always liked the smaller bodied guitars. She should make you happy for sure-

Congrats!

[Curly]

Re: my new martin guitar

cool

the 16 series has neat cosmetics, especially for the price range ... I love the abalone rosette, and I'm sure the 45 style back stripe is nice ... nice appointments without getting carried away

tonewise, the scalloped bracing is great

I'd guess that this guitar will record very well