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Post by skyetripper on Mar 31, 2020 9:55:34 GMT
I played (and very nearly bought) a Martin M36 're-imagined' a few months ago. It was thrust into my hands by a Martin rep who was in the store at the time. As far as I could make out, the re-imagined part comes from slightly shifted bracing and a revised neck shape.
Probably a decent element of marketing rubbish, but it did have a very good neck feel and sounded great. Can't compare it to a normal M36 though as I've never played one, so who knows..??
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Post by andyhowell on Mar 31, 2020 11:34:15 GMT
The M models are very intersting. Originally these were created by people buying a failed arch top product and replacing hte carved top with a spruce flat top. They are a 0000 sized guitar and apparently very good fingerstyle guitars. I have a J40 which is the same 0000 body size but with a dreadnaught depth — the M's have a more normal OM depth. The J40 is an amazingly versitile guitar and I'd expect the M to be a bit more focussed and tighter in the base? Luthiers?
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Post by skyetripper on Mar 31, 2020 12:28:52 GMT
I can only go from my experience. The M36 was very well balanced and had a very 'Martin' bass but without being overpowering and with better volume than an OM. I've never been a great fan of Martins with the exception of a couple of OO models, but it struck me as being one of the best all rounders I'd played. I read a lot about them (the earlier and the re-imagined versions) and all the reviews seemed to match my view - versatile and good to play. Part of me wishes I'd bought it, but I ended up trashing the piggy bank instead....
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Post by Vinny on Mar 31, 2020 14:16:28 GMT
... but I ended up trashing the piggy bank instead.... By the looks of your avatar, your piggy bank may be trash, but your guitar isn’t too shabby.
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Post by andyhowell on Mar 31, 2020 15:41:31 GMT
I can only go from my experience. The M36 was very well balanced and had a very 'Martin' bass but without being overpowering and with better volume than an OM. I've never been a great fan of Martins with the exception of a couple of OO models, but it struck me as being one of the best all rounders I'd played. I read a lot about them (the earlier and the re-imagined versions) and all the reviews seemed to match my view - versatile and good to play. Part of me wishes I'd bought it, but I ended up trashing the piggy bank instead.... They have that reputation. A numebr of great players swear by them including, ISTR, Steve Earle.
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Post by skyetripper on Mar 31, 2020 15:43:45 GMT
... but I ended up trashing the piggy bank instead.... By the looks of your avatar, your piggy bank may be trash, but your guitar isn’t too shabby. The piggy bank may never recover (especially in these uncertain times), and I don't claim to have the talent to deserve it, but, hey you do only live once.... I'll post more details when I finally work out how to add photos properly (Sorry to the OP - didn't mean to hijack the thread.)
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Post by dawkins on Apr 6, 2020 20:36:33 GMT
I had the Atkin 43 and it was outstanding. Mine was the aged version and again — outstanding.
When I bought this I was torn between the 43 and Essential D model and to be honest either would have made me happy. I sold the 43 purely because I was lusting after a Bourgeois guitar and an opportunity to buy one at a good price made me sell it. However, I would not hesitate to buy another Atkin. I have also played Boo Hewerdine's Atkin and that was nice too.
I compared the Atkin Essential D to numerous Martins (including the D18) and it was a no brainer for me — the Atkin was superior and I believe this was rather obvious.
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b76
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Post by b76 on Apr 15, 2020 21:47:48 GMT
Tempting, but the short scale of the 00 is a non-negotiable!
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Post by Vinny on Apr 17, 2020 15:12:57 GMT
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Post by Vinny on Apr 17, 2020 19:52:24 GMT
Seems to be sold same day it went up. Shows what I know about pricing.
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