Looking for some Martin/Elderly advice

CWMCALL · Unread post by **CWMCALL** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 4:24 pm

GrateDMB21 wrote:Try...
Maury
http://www.maurysmusic.com/

Also try,
Jon
http://myfavoriteguitars.com/

These are the two top Martin dealers around. They both gave me incredible quotes on a Martin D-41 Special, which was probably about $100-200 less than Eldery quoted me. Also, these guys have the best customer service, which is very hard to find now a days. I called Jon about a question about a guitar. Anyway, his line was busy or he was busy at the moment, so I hung up and didnt leave a message or anything. About 5 minutes later I get a call back from Jon, saying "Sorry I missed your call etc....) I highly recommend talking to Maury and Jon, before purchasing a guitar.

I recommend the Martin DC-16RGTE AURA

I have not purchased anything from Maury's Music but they do have videos of many of their in-stock martins in use...which is helpful

http://www.maurysmusic.com/martin_guitar_video_clips

srslots81 · Unread post by **srslots81** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:56 am

so i played a larrivee last night. i must say....real nice guitars. beatiful woods, real crisp sound, and light in weight as well. i focused mainly on the LV-03RE, here

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/LV03RE.htm

i really cant decide now, and its pissing me off. something about the martin, my fingers find their way to the frets with a little less effort, but damn, i was impressed with the Larrivees.

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:25 am

srslots81 wrote:so i played a larrivee last night. i must say....real nice guitars. beatiful woods, real crisp sound, and light in weight as well. i focused mainly on the LV-03RE, here

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/LV03RE.htm

i really cant decide now, and its pissing me off. something about the martin, my fingers find their way to the frets with a little less effort, but damn, i was impressed with the Larrivees.

Honestly, there is more to a guitar than just the sound. If the martin feels better in your hands and you play it better, then I say go with it. It might be pure mental, maybe its caused by the matrtin name, but who cares. If you like it more, I say get it. You can always get better electronics later if you find that you need to upgrade down the line, but you wont want to upgrade to a different guitar.

hcole · Unread post by **hcole** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:08 am

If you definately like one over the other I say go with the it. At least you're trying out other guitars, instead of focusing on one brand.

filmdude100cms · Unread post by **filmdude100cms** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:08 am

if your even considering a larivee check these guys out...

http://www.guitaradoptions.com/prodcat/ ... hp?cat=257

the price is cheaper than what they say you gotta email for a lower cause they cant advertise lower.

srslots81 · Unread post by **srslots81** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:12 am

yea i checked these guys out, and talked to the dude on the phone. real nice guy, however i think im gonna go with the martin. i dont care about the "name" but the martin really does play better for me.

even better is that guitar center said they will match Elderly's final price, so i can get it for the 1379 elderly offers, and get to see and play the one im gonna buy first. rock on.

i appreciate the feedback everyone here has offered on this thread, this is a big decision for me and all the comments have helped a lot.

one.

filmdude100cms · Unread post by **filmdude100cms** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:26 am

srslots81 wrote:yea i checked these guys out, and talked to the dude on the phone. real nice guy, however i think im gonna go with the martin. i dont care about the "name" but the martin really does play better for me.

even better is that guitar center said they will match Elderly's final price, so i can get it for the 1379 elderly offers, and get to see and play the one im gonna buy first. rock on.

i appreciate the feedback everyone here has offered on this thread, this is a big decision for me and all the comments have helped a lot.

one.

i like that martin too, getting the aura or not?

srslots81 · Unread post by **srslots81** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:24 pm

i do believe i am, however i have heard from a couple people, one guy at Mannys in nyc and another at guitaradoption, that some people are saying the Aura isnt worth the hype. you know is its worth the extra $120?

c_tietze · Unread post by **c_tietze** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:07 pm

I play Martin and I love the tone, quality and overall feel.

My good friend Jon Short http://www.johnshort.com plays a DC-16RGTEP and he loves it, absolutely is in love with the guitar. I've heard it live and seen it up close, it's a quality axe.

BTW, Jon is playing old school resonators and touring the country on his Have Blues Will Travel Tour, check out his site if you have a minute.

srslots81 · Unread post by **srslots81** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:22 pm

how do i post pics of my new baby on here?????

Trippin Hillbilly · Unread post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:51 am

http://www.imagshack.us

What did you get in the end?

srslots81 · Unread post by **srslots81** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:54 am

Martin DC-RGTE Aura

It really is a fantastic guitar, and sounds better each time i play. .

Trippin Hillbilly · Unread post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:52 am

Post pics. I gave you the wrong link. Try this..

http://www.imageshack.us

Mjazk26 · Unread post by **Mjazk26** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:45 pm

srslots81 wrote:Martin DC-RGTE Aura

It really is a fantastic guitar, and sounds better each time i play. .

You will not regret getting a Martin.

I played a D-35 years ago in a store and didn't think it was that great so I assumed it was hype over the name. Recently I gave them another chance and I would like to kick myself for not doing it sooner. I just got one and it sounds way better then any of my previous guitars, some of which cost a lot more money. Martins just have that distinct sound. I guess you love it or hate it.

srslots81 · Unread post by **srslots81** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:23 pm

here she is. Id say the only downside is the lack of gloss sides and back. but this is no slouch, and not worth the extra $400 for upgrade. ill be recording a song for the "own song" contest with it soon.

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