Unboxing my new Martin D-28
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- With covid driving demand from new players, like myself, whilst also forcing working restrictions on the manufacturers, this delivery was a long time in the making.
It is the Reimagined D-28, the iconic dreadnaught, in all of the high quality glory that they are renowned for.
Musos Corner in Newcastle, NSW, were on top of everything and delivered not only an awesome guitar, but also exceptional service.
This purchase was made with a bequest from my parents estate. I didn't want to just pay off another bill, or buy an investment with the money. Having something beautiful, that i play and enjoy every day was my way of marking their passing.
This guitar is so beautifully set-up, so easy to play, don't listen to the 'not for beginners' lie. Having a beautiful sounding, well set-up guitar makes it easier to sound good and encourages exploration.
Having watched an extraordinary amount of guitar related video content I thought someone out there might enjoy watching this video.
Enjoy
Congrats. Nothing like a Martin. My hillbilly dad from the Ozark mountains always told me they were the best. Just had my OM18V neck removed and re-set up. I was really itching to get it back home. Thankfully, Martin paid for all the repair work, but I did have to call them myself and explain to the rep. why this work should covered under their warranty....so keep that in mind. If you should need luthier services on your guitar in the future, make sure they are a Martin certified luthier, and do not just take their word for it if they say Martin won't pay for it (this is what I was told). Call Martin yourself, and present your case. Take care of your guitar, it's an heirloom.
Thanks James. The OM18 is beautiful guitar too. As I am in Australia I can't take advantage of the Martin in-house warranty repairs but need it to be serviced b a local certified luthier. I am already calling this my "Dead Man's Martin" because that's what its going to take before the next player gets their hands on it as it is mine for life.
Same as Harleys. Apparently the only "good thing" in the world is made in Murica. 😑
My first great guitar was a 1972 Martin D-28 in 1974, which was $500 used at the local music store. The guy before me filed the medium frets down too far, so I replaced them with jumbo frets, making it much easier to play (for me). Eventually I lost that D-28 to drugs, but I'll always remember it fondly. Before that I had a Sigma and Takamine D-18 copies, which were both excellent guitars too, and I'm partial to mahogany sides and back, but rosewood has its own charms. Enjoy your new beauty, she will become a family heirloom eventually, if you have children.... Cheers!
Thanks Pharmer David-sorry you lost yours. Drugs do tend to take away a lot of your good toys. When I was growing up a whole lots of rich kids I knew did a lot of drugs and I came from a more modest middle class household, so I saw drugs as being elitist. Strange attitude I know, but it kept me away from drugs (apart from the odd bit of weed). This was bought with some of the proceeds of my parents estate so this is definitely a keeper, a reminder of my parents.
I pawned modestly priced instruments in my meth addiction. Years later I have what i didn’t think was possible-a D28 and sons to pass it on to someday. I get to teach them guitar and mandolin and I get to counsel folks in addiction. Full circle lol.
@@plusone4726 I don’t mean to piggy back on your comment-but that’s a beautiful reminder of your parents 🙂 My 2019 d-28 was gifted to me by my dad from part of his father’s (my grandpa’s) inheritance. Indeed a reminder of my grandpa and my father. Many blessings to you and your journey with that D28!
@@Bluelightcheaphotel you too mate-money comes and goes, but music stays with you forever.
You sold a Martin D28 for a fucking high? What were you thinking?
Mine took almost a year to find and deliver--from the same period as your experience--but oh, was it worth the wait. I was so stoked that I even left the box standing in my home office for about a month (to appreciate the lovely Martin insignia).
It certainly makes demands of your playing. I find my classical guitar and my Strat are infinitely easier to play. But when you get it right it is superb
The wait must have been torture. I bought the same D-28 three years ago. Best money I ever spent. Good luck with it.
The worst part was not having touched one in a while I was not so sure that it would be the big improvement over my base model laminated Takamine (a great guitar for $300). Luckily my doubts were allayed at first strum. Sold the Takamine as I didn't need a replica in my small collection but should have kept it for travelling/camping. Bought a second hand Cort Classical for just on $200 recently to fulfil that role
@@plusone4726 mine doesn’t leave the house either.
Absolutely beautiful! Just got my first d28 two weeks ago. Best guitar I’ve ever bought. Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from sunny Florida!
Enjoy it. Mine is just starting to open up. Still has the original strings.
magnificent ... best guitar
thanks Oki, it just keeps getting better. My playing has improved 1000% already
I am loving it. My playing has improved dramatically since having it. There is a saying "a bad workman blames his tools', but this guitar shows up how much harder my less expensive guitar is to play.
Fantastic, I just picked a new 2017 D 28 up on Saturday.
Greeting friend from the future-either that or instead of 2027 you meant 2022. Enjoy it man
Nice. Got one recently, used. Does not record as well as my mahogony martin dcme but it sounds, plays better. It has a mystique about it. A lot of people now ghosts have played these guitars. It is a thing to be played and revered.
Thanks 1976. I' sure mine will get better over time, can already feel it warming to me. The market here is very tight and there were almost none available. A few five year old guitars were for sale only, and they wanted $500 more than a new one??? It was a supply issue as mine was one of only three new D-28's that made it into the country so far this year.
@@plusone4726 may it conjure up some really cool songs from the recesses of your mind!
Wow! And what a good feeling when finally getting a new high end guitar,and yes the smell of the wood! I bought a new Gibson Songwriter sunburst three years ago and what a guitar. The sound is heavenly and the sustain is almost infinate! Like your Strat by the way.I have a penchant for white on a Strat myself!
That’s a beautiful guitar too. I played one of those last year.
There is the Silent Siren Telecaster-amazing looking guitar.
My Strat is a heavily modified Squier, it’s been reliccd by Dave Clark who builds them in Sydney.
My next is a way off, but my last one was a crappy laminate nylon Cort guitar-cost me nothing, it’s totally fantastic. Plus I’m not worried about leaving it out of its case.
Beautiful! Congratulations 🎉
I got one about the same time as you got yours. Everything is the same except I got the special, VTS with braces not scalloped.
We should compare them one day. I’d love to hear yours
Hui 808, I was lucky to get met hands on this one and was already struggling with my beginner status to justify the standard let alone higher spec. How much do you love the sustain on yours??
Why in the world did you leave your stereo on during this opening?
I love mine. I got a 2nd hand one from Japan - actually has Englemann top which is great, though the Sitka has a very special sweetness that niether Englemann or the adirondack tops can match.
What a great buy.
Glad that worked out, I looked at buying one from Japan too as there were none here. Glad you enjoy yours
Always a happy day when a new Martin arrives !
Totally-almost dropped it the other day. Has a few marks now on the pick guard from just playing it, but that is what should happen anyway
@@plusone4726 those marks are what's called,"honest wear", and are a sign is been played and well loved.
I know I love my Martins !!!
No when I picked up my Lowden 👍👍
@@paulbanner9612 they make a tasty guitar too
Hi congrats and Thank you, very happy for you. Beautiful Guitar, Greetings.
Thanks Fernandita, it really is
Just bought one myself last month. I know the joy!
Enjoy it man
I have a 2008 D-28 and it's a joy, every day. Have fun !!
Thanks Brian. How long did it take for yours to really open up?
These ARE the guitars to play!! Good luck...
Thanks Stephen. I bought a cheap nylon strung Cort guitar, second hand, to take camping and bashing about, but I find I am playing it the most atm.
Beautiful guitar ❤️🎸
Thanks Navin- it is just starting to open up.
To my ears, nothing sounds better than a vintage D-28. That includes every boutique dread you can shake a stick at.
They do get better, but I didn't have the budget for a vintage D-28. This guitar was a rarity at the time as every decent guitar was in demand during the covid lockdown period. Recently changed the strings to elixirs and I think its even better.
Congrats! Super jealous
Thanks Chuck, it has a few small dings on it now, and lots of wear on the pick guard. I find learning a new piece on the Strat first works well, then the martin rewards greater accuracy
My ambertone D28 is magnificent, I cannot wait till it starts to open up. Hows yours thus far?
The amber tone Is a beautiful guitar. Whilst it was a bit ‘tight’, I have persisted playing it and it is just starting to open up. Went through a stage of missing my 80’s Takamine which I sold (didn’t think I needed two almost identical guitars-what a fool I was)
*The pickguard is the only thing on that guitar that is fancy. It's quite plain. When you spend a lot of money, the guitar should show this. This is the equivalent of a rich person driving a 2000s VW Beetle.* 😑
*The sound of a high-end Martin can be matched for 1/2 the price in any brand other than Gibson, Taylor, Larrivee, or other hoity toity manufacturers. Oh!! And being a skillful guitarist, as well.*
Years ago I was buying a digital camera. Could have had the Panasonic Lumix for $250 less than the near identical Leica. I bought the Leica, and was glad that I did.
Sometimes you just want the real deal.
As for being a skilful guitarist, this guitar has made me want to be a better guitarist, and rewards input and practice.
Super Nice D 28, Know You're Proud of it! How does the neck feel? Great Video, Enjoyed it.
Thanks Charlie, the guitar is super comfortable on the neck, the radius on the finger board is much more playable than on my nylon guitar. Satin finish is a nice touch to the neck-I had a similar neck on my Takamine. Out of the box the action was a touch high making playing down the neck really difficult. Tuning is amazing as I rarely have to retune the guitar, and I am still playing the original martin strings it was shipped with. Going to replace them eventually with a lighter slinkier string as I don't have the skills to bend these strings and even hammering on doesn't work. But when I am sitting in my lounge room strumming away I am rewarded by the rich resonance of the instrument. I think my next guitar will be a mahogany acoustic, slotted headstock, maybe a smaller guitar as I love the richness of the mahogany-so distinct from the brightness of the rosewood/spruce combo.
Dude you have my dream guitar
you need to get yourself one. Although I played the silky oak Cole Clark today-man, what a beautiful instrument, and about a third the cost
Too bad your guitar has white plastic binding on it. People on the Facebook Martin guitar owners site are regularly complaining about this white plastic binding separating. Make sure you keep your new guitar hydrated
So far so good. It is also 'off-white' on the reimagined guitars. It stays in my home which isn't overheated, and I always tuck it into its box after playing as I have kids and dogs.
My 1993 D35 has been back to the local Martin warranty shop twice with separated edge binding and has been expertly and undetectably repaired at no charge both times. The white border is part of the Martin Rosewood charm since forever. 30 years of pure joy from the instrument, worth the effort to maintain.
Could you have perhaps thought to turn the music down/off so we could hear you speak?
Please look at the other responses
Enjoy!
Thanks. Just noticed a few scratches on and just off the pick guard. I prefer to use my nails over a pick ad I've also been gentle with it, but maybe now is the time to start digging in a bit harder.
Congrats! I am original owner of ‘77 HD28. Curious, if you have a chance share the final setup numbers of action on high E and Low E at 12th fret. 🤓🤟🥳. I suspect mine is high and would like to know what a new Martin gets set at. Cheers from SoCal...
Hi SoCal, um, no idea what the action numbers are, I don't have a gauge. I would like to lower the action a touch as it gets a bit high further down the neck and is in no danger of buzzing. Still using the original strings as well and they are only now starting to loosen up a bit, but I have some elixirs in the case awaiting that day. Maybe if I went back to when I bought this I may have bought the Cole Clark Silky Oak (such a beautiful instrument for close to a third of the price of the Martin) and a great nylon as well. But I still love it.
You should have bought a piano.
Rosewood clarity.
Its hard enough to explain the extra guitar let alone another piano. Ours is a Davis upright from about 1974 that my father had commissioned
Congrats on the beautiful new guitar! Curious as to why it took them so long to ship it you though?
Thanks. Big pandemic demand and reduced worker shifts during first wave of covid slowed down delivery. This was actually ordered to replenish stock at the store I ordered it from and there were no other new D-28's available in Australia at that time. I suppose we don't rate as highly as other places for priority either.
the background music is annoying... Love the martin
Why in the world didn't you tune it up and strum it with a pick?
Congrats. But, you should have turned off the background music
Thank-yes, others have said so too. Didn't really think about it too much-Friday night, new guitar, cocktails and a bit of Matt Finish playing on the turntable.
Lucky boy
Why didn't you strum it? Lol! Great guitar!
It is Larry, but I am only half the player it deserves which is why I didn't play it
Why the annoying background music?
Agree, very annoying!
WTF
Friday arvo ritual-vinyl and cocktails. Did the unboxing and noticed later that the music was so dominant. First time uploading to youtube
@@plusone4726 whats the song called in the first half?
@@rainerwinkler1026 it is the opening track, Look at me, from Matt Finish's 1981 album "Short Note". An aussie band of the early 80's that wasn't pub rock (AC/DC, The Angels, Cold Chisel), or punk/underground (Birthda Party, Laughing Clowns, Scientists) so sort of fell somewhere in no mans land. Great album though.
Nothing like back ground music playing to distract from the video :- [
What's not to like
HD-28.
no, just the humble d-28, but it is the reimagined d-28
The background music is obnoxious
Really?
You don't like Matt Finish??
I was trying hard to listen to you… the music was just a distraction.
You sure bought a beautiful guitar. I just got my HD-35 and was interested in your first impression of your 28.
Enjoy….
@@rickharris7786 put it down to rookie error, first youtube video ever. I was just unboxing it and had been waiting for my wife to arrive so I was spinning some vinyl. Only noticed it after I posted it. I totally love the guitar, it is everything and more that I hoped for. I tried a HD-35 but the D-28 was already at the top of my budget. Funnily enough I find myself playing an inexpensive Cort nylon string classical guitar more often as it doesn't matter if the dogs knock it over when i leave it out.
@@plusone4726 great minds think alike. I spent a small fortune for my HD35…..and it sits safely in its’ case while I play an old cheap Takamine. Hopefully the newness will wear off and I’ll get some playing time. 🎶 Enjoy your new guitar 🎶
@@rickharris7786why you don’t play your HD 35 ?