NAGD: Martin DC-16RGTE

[Tor]

Finally I got rid of my old Takamine, which was pretty good actually. But I wanted to take it up a notch. I feared that Martins in general were a bit too dark/muffled, while Taylors were too bright and zingy. This Martin has something in between, which I really like so far. Very loud! Very resonant. There are 11s on it now, so I'm gonna put on 12s. It's used, and I got it for half the price of a new one. A few marks here and there, but honestly, I'm fine with that. I'd rather not play something that is free from dents - the first dent would really suck. Gonna play it mostly unplugged, but I hear that this Aura prefix system is stellar when plugged in. It can blend the hole-mic and the piezo to your liking, and it also provides some "profiles" that can sound terrific. I gotta read up on that though, because I don't understand how it really works.

'scuse the crappy cell phone pic:

 

[PFDarkside]

Re: NAGD: Martin DC-16RGTE

Cool! I played the 000 version at the guitar store a while back, it sounded pretty good and played awesome. Definitely get some 12's in there to help the top resonance even more. Enjoy!

 

[Tor]

Re: NAGD: Martin DC-16RGTE

Yeah, the playability on this thing is really something. Much more suited to my hands than my old Takamine. Thanks!

 

[LReese]

Re: NAGD: Martin DC-16RGTE

Dots + Rosewood + Binding = Sexxay!

Whether its Fender, Gibson, Jackson or Martin!

 

[rts99]

Re: NAGD: Martin DC-16RGTE

I played the maple version a few years ago and really liked it as well. I didn't like the price quite so much so I passed. A used one would be tempting.

I also played the Taylors - the Maple in particular. I wasn't overly impressed with the sound or playability. I also don't care for the cowboy styling touches nor the prices. I think the higher end Martins sound better.

Congrats.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: NAGD: Martin DC-16RGTE

Sharp!!!

'Grats!

 

[Tor]

Re: NAGD: Martin DC-16RGTE

Cheers, guys!