Query failed: connection to localhost:9312 failed (errno=111, msg=Connection refused). Is the Martin D-18 really worth £2300? - Acoustics Discussions on The Fretboard
›
UNPLANNED DOWNTIME: 12th Oct 23:45

Is the Martin D-18 really worth £2300?

What's Hot
2»

Comments

  • earwighoneyearwighoney Frets: 3380
    Ted said:
    Thanks for the replies.I played the Martin's again at the shop, and yes they were lovely instruments particularly the D28(reimagined), which had an almost orchestral sound and was a joy to handle.

    The issue for me was I am just not worthy of them, I don't think an expensive Martin is going to magically transform my playing by sheer osmosis. The guitar shop were kind enough to let me test the d18 and D28 side by side with my Guild d-20(which cost half as much) and although the Martin's sounded slightly better than the Guild in terms of note distinction and clarity,I just felt that £2k could only be justified if and when I put in the work to become a more a more professional player.
    There's nothing wrong with the Guild D20.  

    If you are able to pay for the guitar and owning it will give you pleasure then it doesn't matter if you are able to 'play' it well or not. 

    If you are looking for something that sounds like a traditional Martin but want something a little more competitively priced, Furch make some excellent guitars. 
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom · Share on Twitter
  • bwetsbwets Frets: 161
    If you can afford it just get the one you want. 
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom · Share on Twitter
  • Fifty9Fifty9 Frets: 459
    crunchman said:

    Ted said:
    Thanks for the replies.I played the Martin's again at the shop, and yes they were lovely instruments particularly the D28(reimagined), which had an almost orchestral sound and was a joy to handle.

    The issue for me was I am just not worthy of them, I don't think an expensive Martin is going to magically transform my playing by sheer osmosis. The guitar shop were kind enough to let me test the d18 and D28 side by side with my Guild d-20(which cost half as much) and although the Martin's sounded slightly better than the Guild in terms of note distinction and clarity,I just felt that £2k could only be justified if and when I put in the work to become a more a more professional player.

    People blow £2000 on the latest OLED TV and no-one bats an eyelid.  That will be rotting in landfill in 15 years time.

    The point is how many hours do they get from it?
    3-4hrs a day is a lot over 10 years. Anyone who plays a guitar a similar amount will also not bat an eyelid at spending the 2.3k on one.
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 2reaction image Wisdom · Share on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.