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Post by jubbo on May 1, 2020 10:39:29 GMT
So the HD-28 arrived.
What a machine. Martin have done a nice job with the "Re-imagining". One of the managers at Martin said they essentially looked at the most requested customisations from the custom shop and included some of those as standard. ie moving to an antique white binding instead of the bright white, also the antique toner on the top is nice. The guitar itself is amazing, something quite special, it feels alive when you play it.... However, there is something about the sound that niggles with me. It's hard to put my finger on it - it's produces such a wall of sound, to me it sounds like some of the notes bump in to each other and the result is a "jangley middle".
.... As predictable as night follows day the 717 from Taylor is haunting me. Although originally unimpressed, i am now constantly thinking i was too hasty.... I have got it back for some proper A/B testing over the weekend....
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Post by leoroberts on May 1, 2020 11:13:40 GMT
So the HD-28 arrived. .... As predictable as night follows day the 717 from Taylor is haunting me. Although originally unimpressed, i am now constantly thinking i was too hasty.... I have got it back for some proper A/B testing over the weekend.... Madness awaits...
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Post by andyhowell on May 1, 2020 12:31:18 GMT
So the HD-28 arrived. What a machine. Martin have done a nice job with the "Re-imagining". One of the managers at Martin said they essentially looked at the most requested customisations from the custom shop and included some of those as standard. ie moving to an antique white binding instead of the bright white, also the antique toner on the top is nice. The guitar itself is amazing, something quite special, it feels alive when you play it.... However, there is something about the sound that niggles with me. It's hard to put my finger on it - it's produces such a wall of sound, to me it sounds like some of the notes bump in to each other and the result is a "jangley middle". Isn't that the point of a dreadnaught?
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Post by jackorion on May 1, 2020 12:59:41 GMT
So the HD-28 arrived. What a machine. Martin have done a nice job with the "Re-imagining". One of the managers at Martin said they essentially looked at the most requested customisations from the custom shop and included some of those as standard. ie moving to an antique white binding instead of the bright white, also the antique toner on the top is nice. The guitar itself is amazing, something quite special, it feels alive when you play it.... However, there is something about the sound that niggles with me. It's hard to put my finger on it - it's produces such a wall of sound, to me it sounds like some of the notes bump in to each other and the result is a "jangley middle". .... As predictable as night follows day the 717 from Taylor is haunting me. Although originally unimpressed, i am now constantly thinking i was too hasty.... I have got it back for some proper A/B testing over the weekend.... Has it still got the Martin strings on it? I've always found them to be a bit 'clang-y' compared to other brands - they settle down nicely (and very quickly) but, for more depth and clarity, I'd be tempted to change them if I were you. The 517 (mahogany back and sides) I reviewed for Acoustic Review was very nice - lots of fundamental and quite clear and dry sounding - totally different to your std Martin dreadnaught tone which is big, bold and lush...
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Post by dawkins on May 1, 2020 20:34:26 GMT
I’ve got another Maton on order but obviously if it’s not right it’s going back.
Other than that I’d like another Bourgeois guitar.
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Post by PistolPete on May 3, 2020 10:15:13 GMT
I've always quite fancied a J45/J50 but I'm never sure if I'd go for a new Gibson, an old Gibson, or a new maker doing old designs like Atkin or Pre-war guitars.
But actually, I don't really feel like there's any gaps at the minute, just a load of guitars not getting played enough...
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Post by andrewjw on May 3, 2020 15:42:15 GMT
There is only one... a Milsom francis parlour guitar...
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Post by Matt Milton on May 4, 2020 12:25:42 GMT
So - it has gone back. I will wait until we are through the lockdown and will then begin the search. Where did you buy it as a matter of interest? I know Thomann and DV247 do a no-quibbles returns policy but a lot of retailers don't. Always interested to hear of places that let you buy it, try it, and return if you don't like it.
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Post by jubbo on May 8, 2020 14:25:03 GMT
It's the law. If purchased online or over the phone they have to allow return for a refund. Unless it is a custom or special order.
If the return is not for a manufacturing or quality issue then you are liable for shipping and also they can retain any fees incurred for example the cost of original shipping to you and any card fees. I have no problem with this as long as they are up front about it.
I was very up front and said that I really wasn't sure and was nervous about buying online.i asked what the process and policy was. They said it would be no problem to refund if I didn't get on with them. I got the full amount back. It was Peach in Colchester. I have bought a few guitars from them. Scott (who I usually deal with) and John (the owner) are great guys.
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Post by Akquarius on May 10, 2020 7:13:39 GMT
Just keep in mind that although returning ordered goods is possible by EU law (as long as that still applies for UK) the responsibility for a safe return is with the buyer. Which means that if you send the ordered stuff back and anything happens to that item on its way home, responsibility is with the sender. Which means: you.
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Post by jubbo on May 10, 2020 8:02:00 GMT
Just keep in mind that although returning ordered goods is possible by EU law (as long as that still applies for UK) the responsibility for a safe return is with the buyer. Which means that if you send the ordered stuff back and anything happens to that item on its way home, responsibility is with the sender. Which means: you. Absolutely.... sorry I thought I made that clear in my previous post. Also, it shouldn’t really be used as a “browsing” service unless specifically stated (such as TNAG). However, in these unprecedented times, stores are having to be creative. I was totally upfront and spoke to someone on the phone before placing any order. I’m not advocating anyone ordering guitars just to try and send back.
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Post by Akquarius on May 10, 2020 17:00:55 GMT
no offense meant, jubbo I didn't know about the buyer's responsibility for returned items before somebody told me a while ago. It's just something we all should keep in mind.
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