I would like an all mahogany guitar. Since being given a Martin I’m completely converted. I thought I couldn’t care about the make of a guitar but I’m a tested and tried type of person and I really like the Martin neck. So it’s not about snob appeal, I’m just not very good at venturing out once I’ve found something I like. Same way with shoe brand. I thought I was going to be a Taylor loyalist. Still want to test some if I come to the U.S.
@HowlinJay I concurr. Great sounding guitars…all wood…for a lot less…best way to always go is choose a satin finish…not as polished in appearance but the “gloss” guitar will always mess up the sound of any wood guitar. They will also age better…gloss inhibits that and the natural wood from “speaking:”. Great strumming …. love your guitar like your best friend…I do.
@Clayton19651 I own this guitar, and while I do absolutely LOVE the sound that flows out of it, I must say that I agree with you. I played one of the glossy mahogany Guild acoustics, and although it sounds a bit different, it sounds every bit as good as the D15. It’s also about $500 less than what I payed for the Martin. Oh well, you live and you learn, right?
Not my intent to put down Martin guitars but most also like
Taylor are laminates until starting at least around $1600-$1800 prices…that is the low end of the upper high end of Martin and Taylor. If you can afford it, more power to you. But most of us can’t and the lower ends of those brands only have a laminate side and back and truthfully don’t sound any better than the other guitars I listed below. they only cost more. Would prefer American made but I have other bills to pay.
If I had the money I would love the Martin -D28; HD-28 or the D-35 but you need minimal $2400-$2900 for those guitars. This guitar has no better sound quality than other Takamines, Guilds for a lot less money. The one issue to keep in mind if if you trade in all the time than stick with Martins or Taylors however if you don’t you have equal sound from a lot less expenisve guitars from Guild, Takamine, Washburn with all wood guitars that will still last a long time. Trade in I believe is issue
It sounds good but many other none Martins sound just as good and they have electronics to be heard on amps. Now you must invest another $xx amount to have it play on an amplifier unless that isn’t an issue to anyone. Also plain/almost homely… I checked out this guitar too…if you don’t need an amp and have no problem with the plain jane appearance this one if for you but outside of retail or trade in issues you can get equal/better sound quality of other lower priced guitars.
I just bought a D15M…same guitar with subtle differences: mahogany not sapele, nut and saddle are bone not micarta, rosette is inlay not a decal. It lists for $200 more than d15, but not much difference between sapele and mahogany. Installing a bone saddle is inexpensive and the rosette doesn’t have much effect on the sound. Every piece of wood and every guitar has its own personality though.
Best guitar I’ve ever owned! To hear recordings of it make me shiver, the spectrum of tones is awesome. Typical Martin quality, I’ll probably be buried with this in my hands!
it’s not about the guitar,it’s about the person that wants to learn guitar.mine just needs to be set up.it’s how you practice that makes you sound good not about the amount of time you practice.
@TheFs44 i have a first act and they are “SHIT” no matter who you are you would agree to spend a little more money for something better like she is saying above
hello, Ive been playing electric guitar for a little over a year and a half but I really want to get an acoustic but I have no idea what to get, do you know much about freshman & fender acoustic guitars? are they any good for an intermediate player but first acoustic? thanks
@leviarcanine22 that took me about 4 months. After you develop muscle memory in your fingers and can switch chords without thinking about what shape to put your fingers in, you should be able to play and sing. Just takes practice.
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this was a very good review and demo , no bullshit
I would like an all mahogany guitar. Since being given a Martin I’m completely converted. I thought I couldn’t care about the make of a guitar but I’m a tested and tried type of person and I really like the Martin neck. So it’s not about snob appeal, I’m just not very good at venturing out once I’ve found something I like. Same way with shoe brand. I thought I was going to be a Taylor loyalist. Still want to test some if I come to the U.S.
Martin D15 Acoustic Guitar Demo www.GearGuruz.com
Dude stop raping it and play it nicely with some chilled music.
Best guitar I ever owned my only issue is the super soft finish, but it sounds better anyhow
Amazing guitar… I play one of these. Love it.
nice demo
what mic are you using?? its amazing!
@HowlinJay I concurr. Great sounding guitars…all wood…for a lot less…best way to always go is choose a satin finish…not as polished in appearance but the “gloss” guitar will always mess up the sound of any wood guitar. They will also age better…gloss inhibits that and the natural wood from “speaking:”. Great strumming …. love your guitar like your best friend…I do.
@Clayton19651 I own this guitar, and while I do absolutely LOVE the sound that flows out of it, I must say that I agree with you. I played one of the glossy mahogany Guild acoustics, and although it sounds a bit different, it sounds every bit as good as the D15. It’s also about $500 less than what I payed for the Martin. Oh well, you live and you learn, right?
i got one of these today!
Not my intent to put down Martin guitars but most also like
Taylor are laminates until starting at least around $1600-$1800 prices…that is the low end of the upper high end of Martin and Taylor. If you can afford it, more power to you. But most of us can’t and the lower ends of those brands only have a laminate side and back and truthfully don’t sound any better than the other guitars I listed below. they only cost more. Would prefer American made but I have other bills to pay.
Martin D15 Acoustic Guitar Demo www.GearGuruz.com
If I had the money I would love the Martin -D28; HD-28 or the D-35 but you need minimal $2400-$2900 for those guitars. This guitar has no better sound quality than other Takamines, Guilds for a lot less money. The one issue to keep in mind if if you trade in all the time than stick with Martins or Taylors however if you don’t you have equal sound from a lot less expenisve guitars from Guild, Takamine, Washburn with all wood guitars that will still last a long time. Trade in I believe is issue
Martin D15 Acoustic Guitar Demo www.GearGuruz.com
It sounds good but many other none Martins sound just as good and they have electronics to be heard on amps. Now you must invest another $xx amount to have it play on an amplifier unless that isn’t an issue to anyone. Also plain/almost homely… I checked out this guitar too…if you don’t need an amp and have no problem with the plain jane appearance this one if for you but outside of retail or trade in issues you can get equal/better sound quality of other lower priced guitars.
Martin D15 Acoustic Guitar Demo www.GearGuruz.com
I just bought a D15M…same guitar with subtle differences: mahogany not sapele, nut and saddle are bone not micarta, rosette is inlay not a decal. It lists for $200 more than d15, but not much difference between sapele and mahogany. Installing a bone saddle is inexpensive and the rosette doesn’t have much effect on the sound. Every piece of wood and every guitar has its own personality though.
Martin D15 Acoustic Guitar Demo www.GearGuruz.com
Best guitar I’ve ever owned! To hear recordings of it make me shiver, the spectrum of tones is awesome. Typical Martin quality, I’ll probably be buried with this in my hands!
it’s not about the guitar,it’s about the person that wants to learn guitar.mine just needs to be set up.it’s how you practice that makes you sound good not about the amount of time you practice.
@TheFs44 i have a first act and they are “SHIT” no matter who you are you would agree to spend a little more money for something better like she is saying above
@TheFs44 they are the best guitars for making people not want to learn guitar
what about first act guitars?
does she look kinda stressed ?? i feel shes so uncomfortable talking about this subject??
shut the fuck up you don’t know shit
@guitarjackrr3 fender acoustics are shit
hello, Ive been playing electric guitar for a little over a year and a half but I really want to get an acoustic but I have no idea what to get, do you know much about freshman & fender acoustic guitars? are they any good for an intermediate player but first acoustic? thanks
@leviarcanine22 that took me about 4 months. After you develop muscle memory in your fingers and can switch chords without thinking about what shape to put your fingers in, you should be able to play and sing. Just takes practice.
@MsCrazyCuckoo u mad bro?
@leviarcanine22 I think she made a tutorial on how to do it. It works too!
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