Martin D-28 or Martin HD-28V

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Martin D-28 or Martin HD-28V

Unread post by DMB_FAN » Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:27 pm

I'm getting one or the other, but I was wondering what the main difference was between the two... I mean is it worth it to spend the extra money for the HD?
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Unread post by Brock » Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:47 pm

The HD has herringbone binding, scalloped bracing, and the V-shaped neck (with antique appointments). Go to a guitar store and play them both, and decide which one you like more. There's quite a few people who don't like the V neck, and most people think the HD- has a fuller sound.
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Unread post by Beauford33 » Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:53 pm

V neck is the shit. relaxes my hand when I play it. Well, my hand is more relaxed.
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Unread post by Oahu » Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:57 pm

Beauford33 wrote:V neck is the shit. relaxes my hand when I play it. Well, my hand is more relaxed.
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Beauford33 wrote:V neck is the shit. relaxes my hand when I play it. Well, my hand is more relaxed.
How about a picture?
how about an apology? fuck, even then I wont. just kiddin.
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Unread post by DMB_FAN » Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:03 pm

I've played the D-28 and love it, but I havent been able to find a HD anywhere to compare. I can order it, but I don't want to order without playing first...... I was just wondering what the main difference was. I plan on having this guitar forever and not buying another one for quite some time. I guess I'll have to find a HD somewhere to play it.... Has anyone here played both?
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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:13 pm

I've played all three...and in my opinion the HD-28v is superior (the reason why I got it) Just everything about it turned me on. Although some people don't like it, the modified v-neck is awesome
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Unread post by DMB_FAN » Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:44 pm

everydayDMBfan_18 wrote:I've played all three...and in my opinion the HD-28v is superior (the reason why I got it) Just everything about it turned me on. Although some people don't like it, the modified v-neck is awesome
How much did you pay for it..... Cheapest I've seen is around $2,600.00
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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:50 pm

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Unread post by thejoe » Fri Jul 30, 2004 8:04 pm

go for the v neck
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Unread post by Oahu » Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:00 pm

Beauford33 wrote:
Oahu wrote:
Beauford33 wrote:V neck is the shit. relaxes my hand when I play it. Well, my hand is more relaxed.
How about a picture?
how about an apology? fuck, even then I wont. just kiddin.
How about I am trying to point out you're a liar.
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Unread post by Beauford33 » Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:28 pm

Oahu wrote:
Beauford33 wrote:
Oahu wrote:
Beauford33 wrote:V neck is the shit. relaxes my hand when I play it. Well, my hand is more relaxed.
How about a picture?
how about an apology? fuck, even then I wont. just kiddin.
How about I am trying to point out you're a liar.
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Unread post by Ranting Thespian » Sat Jul 31, 2004 3:35 am

Well, the HD-28 doesn't have a V-neck. The HD-28V has a V-neck. I also found out my Michael Kelly has herringbone binding. I still can't believe I got this off these boards for 250 plus shipping.
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Unread post by ShawnRT » Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:21 am

The V neck is one of those things that people seem to love or hate. I just can't work with a V neck, so I got a regular HD28. Some great players I know love them though, so YMMV. Play both side by side and take the one home that feels most comfortable.
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Unread post by hd28v » Sat Jul 31, 2004 10:04 pm

I'm getting one or the other, but I was wondering what the main difference was between the two... I mean is it worth it to spend the extra money for the HD

Well by looking at my screen name you will see I have a bias. But real quick, I will say I love my 28V, great sound, hi reviews by fellow martin players that know a hell of a lot more than me and played my guitar and something that you can keep for a lifetime if you treat it right.
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