Are Martin guitar kits any good?

Are Martin guitar kits any good?

Clearly then, Martin’s Guitar Kits can produce excellent results – some might consider it cheating, but if you only plan to build one or two acoustic guitars in your lifetime, a kit is a sensible choice.

What’s the difference between a Martin D-28 and a Martin HD 28?

The most significant difference is that the HD-28 has scalloped bracing and the D-28 has non-scalloped bracing, also known as straight bracing. Straight bracing was first used on Dreadnought-size Martins in the late 1940s, and the significance of scalloped bracing was forgotten for many years.

Is 000 smaller than Dreadnought?

000 / OM. Shallower than a dreadnought (see right) at around 105mm (4.1″) and narrower in width, the 000 (also known as an auditorium) brings the body closer to the player. As there’s not as much mass to curve your strumming arm around, it feels more intimate and comfortable for stage use too.

Why is the Martin d28 so popular?

Introduced by Martin in 1931, the D-28 is prized for its booming projection and high quality tone. The first batch went wholly to the Chicago Musical Instrument Company, although this “exclusive” deal didn’t last for long.

What is a 000-size Martin guitar?

So, by this time, all 000-size Martins are short-scale guitars, with a 1-11/16″ neck and 5/16″ non-scalloped braces. This 14-fret 000 design remains in place for the next 60+ years. A guitar shop in Pittsburgh convinces Martin to make a small batch of “OMs” that have a long-scale 1-3/4″ necks.

Is the 000-18 a good guitar?

They also had a vintage 000-18’s from I believe 1946, this guitar sounded and played wonderful.. but the brand new 2018 000-18 really held its ground just find and offered a little better playability with the nicer frets and setup. Overall.. the 000-18 has really freakin impressed me.. I can’t wait until I can afford one

What is the difference between a Martin 000 and a Marquis?

The Golden Era/Marquis series of Martin guitars introduces the 000-18GE and later the 000-42 Marquis. Both guitars offer 1/4″ scalloped OM-style braces on a short-scale 000, for increased response and resonance. This series also features Adirondack spruce tops and a more-vintage-like scalloping to the braces.

How wide is a Martin Martin 14 fret guitar?

Martin changes their neck width for all 14-fret models from 1-3/4″ at the nut to 1-11/16″, and changes the string spacing at the saddle accordingly, from 2-3/8″ or 2-5/16″ for most guitars to 2-1/8″ (equal to the fingerboard width of the 12th fret on the new more-slender fingerboard.)