Martin D-28GE

[hank]

Sorry, I can't stand it any longer.

This new D-28 Golden Era is killing me! :) :bh

Golden Era on left. HD-28LSV on right. The LSV had to go in order to fund the GE.

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/data/hank/76_p8211.jpg

[doctorbaster]

Hank,
I know I just got new glasses and all, but that looks like a golden era on the right, and mighty fine lookin' brazilian on the left. Are these the same D-28GE? I love that slab cut wood on the left. Some of the martin snobs like the strait quarter sawn back and sides, but I like the swirls. How does that thing sound?
Tim

[hank]

Thanks Doc!

It sounds phenomenal. The slab cut Brazilian is quite red in tone, more like the old growth stuff.

The guitar on the right is my former HD-28LSV, Adirondack topped. It has the enlarged sound hole, as you recall. It is a great box. A friend had always wanted it and I promised it to him if I got and 28 Golden Era.

hank's happy

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OK, edit time. Doc you win! Yes, that's my buddy's D-28GE on the right. Mine's on the left. Wow, you're good, "my bad"!

btw, I love my D-18GE just as much! hanklin

[brianf]

I gotta get me an acoustic. I'm still hoping to pick up a 00028.

brianf:brianf

[hank]

I'd love to have the Golden Era version of the 000-28. Very, Very, Extremely Cool!

[ToXiK]

Hank...that looks like a WINNER! I am GREEN with envy!

[doctorbaster]

Hank,
Is your D-18GE a sunburst? I have started jonzing for sunburst Martins. I want to change all my nat. finished GE's for sunburst ones. This is where I want to start. http://www.williesguitars.com/Pages/om45ge.html

[hank]

Yep, here's the D-18GE:

yummyhank

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/data/hank/76_p4223.jpg

[doctorbaster]

Now that is what I am talkin' bout. :drl

[hank]

Thanks!

Willies' Guitars had a new D-28GE SB available a few weeks ago. Go for it Doc!

A friend has just ordered a D-45GE in sunburst. OMG! :D

[doctorbaster]

Hank,
The D-28SB from Willie's is on its way to Arkansas. :dude I still have not convinced myself to trade my D-45GE for Willie's OM-45GE SB. Where did your friend order his D-45 GE SB from. I would be interested to know how long his wait is going to be.

Anybody want to buy a slightly used D-45? :bh
I want the whole set in sunburst :play

Docb

[hank]

My friend ordered it locally from Ciderville Music. Don't know how much, but pretty reasonable for such a fine specimen. He's been told "July" delivery. About four months.

By Arkansas, I presume to you? nice

hank

[Gazza]

I want this sunburst!!!:XRE

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/data/gazza/404_p8630.jpg

[hank]

Clapton I presume?

yummy

[Gazza]

Yeshank!

[doctorbaster]

thatsrighthank
I traded my nekkid D-28GE for the one with clothes.
I have heard of ciderville over on the unofficial martin guitar forum. I am a regular lurker over there, but have never registered. Those guys are crazy about there martins like we are. Maybe a defection is in order :ped

It took about 15 months to get my D-45 GE. I ordered it from the NAMM when they were introduced. The shorter wait will make it easier to move my 45 for a sunbaked one later on.

[hank]

Keep us up on the D45GE please. Also, I want pics of all. hee hee

Also, I hang at the UMGF occasionally. It's OK, not real exciting.

You'll recognize me there ................... as "hanky".

:hank

[doctorbaster]

Hank,
The transformation is nearing completion.
I now have the D-18 GE and D-28 GE's in sunburst.
The new D-45 GE sunburst should ship around first of next year.
I am zoning in on a sunburst OM-45 GE. If the pesky brazilian rosewood lespaul fiasco hadn't come along, I would already have it.
Doc b

[hank]

I bow in your direction doc. Quite a nice selection.

Played the D-28GE at a jam last night. Killed the banjo player and wounded the bass player. :lol