D28 vrs. 00028

[brianf]

I do not own an acoustic but it is definately my next purchase.

I have been trying both at my local shop. It just seems much more comfortable to hold the 000-28.

Is this the main purpose of this guitar? Make it a bit more manageable.

The D28 seems quite large. You almost have to stand it to play.

Any thoughts? I would hate to make a mistake and get the 000-28 for the wrong reason. My dealer says that he sells more Dreadnoughts than Auditoriums but that they are easier to hold.


brianf

[hank]

brianf:

Originally, Martins prior to 1932 were smaller "orchestral" size instruments. I believe the 000 size was the largest guitar by Martin prior to 1932. With the introduction of the "dreadnaught" size in '32, Martin created a larger-volumed guitar for band conditions. As fate would have it, country and later, bluegrass, music styles adopted the dreadnaught for the volume reasons first.

I'd select a guitar that suits your needs. The 000-28 is on my list of wants, however, I play bluegrass and country mostly, which suit the dreadnaught bodies better, to me. For a short while, I owned a 000-15S, all mahogany flat top. Very, very nice and cheap. hank

footnote: Martin actually made dreadnaughts prior to 1932 for a marketing company. They were labeled Ditson, and are very rare. I think it was an experiment to test the public's interest in the "new" dreadnaught size.

[Gazza]

What is your main use for the guitar? If I was going to be doing more fingerpicking then strumming I would get the 000, but if you plan on doing alot of strumming I would get the D28.Either way you can't go wrong.

[brianf]

Thanks for the info guys. It is for strumming but I do wish to learn to finger pick. As I have said in other posts I wish guitar teachers and students would agree not to use a pick for the first year.

I find it very difficult, but I have overcome obsticles before and this should be fun.

I have to make a decision as to my next gear purchase. It is going to be either the Marshall TSL 122 or the Martin. I can't get both!!!

brianf

[Gazza]

Sounds like you need the D28.:)

[GuitarG]

I went shopping for a new Martin about 3 years ago. I went to my dealer and played about 18 different guitars and came away with a new HD28. But the 000-28 was a close runner-up. The Clapton 000-28 was really nice, but the HD28 had what I was looking for in a Martin.
Now 3 years down the line, it sounds better every time I play it. I have owned a couple of dreadnought Martins over the years but hadn't owned one in a decade. This new HD far surpases any of the '70's Martins that I owned. Martin is making some really nice guitars these days.

[GeetarGoul]

I like the balanced tones and the ergonomics of the 000 and OM models. I have an OM-18V that is a cannon. It's handles heavy strumming just great.

[brianf]

The first one I looked at was the Clapton, but $$$$$$$$$. Too rich for me. The wood was fantastic on it though.


brianf

[Gazza]

I had a clapton with indian rosewood, those are super nice!

[brianf]

To: Gazza

I was trying the D28 and the 000-28 again this weekend.

I don't think I could hear any difference between the 2. Maybe the D28 was louder.

You mentioned that the 000-28 is more for finger-picking but there is no reason not to use it as a strumming guitar, no?

I just like the size better.

Your thoughts sir! Thanks

brianf

[Gazza]

Yes the 000's can be used for strumming and should be, I always like the 000's for fingerpicking because they seem more balanced sounding imo. Both good guitars for whatever style you want to play.

[GeetarGoul]

One of the things I definitely like about the 000's and OM's is that they are more ergonomically friendly.

[Gazza]

Good porch swing and couch guitars.

[brianf]

Well, after playing both again I like the 000-28 better.

Now, will it be the Martin, the TSL122 or upgrade my 2001 LP Std.+ to an R8?

Wish I could afford all 3. Dear Santa, I have been very very good this year. ( If any of my family is lurking).

brianf

[Gazza]

I don't think your family is lurking, therefore be prepared for socks and a sweater this christmas.