Best Matin guitar under $1,500

Dave4President · Unread post by **Dave4President** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:14 pm

Hey guys I have been playing guitar for about 3 years now. I've been saving now for awhile and can now FINALLY get a new one. Which Martin guitar do you think sounds the best for under $1,500?? Also, which guitar is it that Dave uses on the VH1 storytellers? Thanks.

Brock · Unread post by **Brock** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:21 pm

Dave uses an HD-28V on Storytellers, which is my favorite Martin. (That says Martin, not Martian... I don't trust you people.)

Under $1500 I guess I would go with a D-16RGT. What kind of guitar are you looking for? Dreadnaught? What type of woods?

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:28 pm

id go with the rgt too, but thats my personal opinion
edit: dmbtabs welcome to it

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:37 pm

I love my D-16RGT. I'm not opposed to the X series either. Some "purists" think they are shit, but I like them. I have a DCX1E and I love the tone, 500 bucks.

Adam

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:43 pm

GuitarGuy305 wrote:I love my D-16RGT. I'm not opposed to the X series either. Some "purists" think they are shit, but I like them. I have a DCX1E and I love the tone, 500 bucks.

Adam

i dont mind the sound but i dont like the looks (thats not enough of a reason not to purchase but...)

Dave4President · Unread post by **Dave4President** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:51 pm

Well any Martin brains out there know which one is the cheapest that comes with a ebony fingerboard??

erech · Unread post by **erech** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:56 pm

the DCX1E, definately has a ebony fretboard, plus it also has a pretty good fishman preamp. all around its a sweet guitar, just not solid woods all the way around, but hell, its a martin.

jeffro · Unread post by **jeffro** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:25 pm

TrippnBill686 wrote:Dave uses an HD-28V on Storytellers, which is my favorite Martin. (That says Martin, not Martian... I don't trust you people.)

I thought it was his DM3MD?

Brock · Unread post by **Brock** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:36 pm

Not on Storytellers. Hadn't come out yet.

Ranting Thespian · Unread post by **Ranting Thespian** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:14 pm

If you can find the right place, I have seen D-28s go for about 1,600. Ask at davesguitar.com

matttherevelator41 · Unread post by **matttherevelator41** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:37 am

I got my RGT in July for under 900. If you want anything better than that save up a few more bucks and get a HD-28... just my two cents

MattyTrane · Unread post by **MattyTrane** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 11:38 am

i have a custom rgt...love it

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 1:13 pm

6StringSamurai wrote:i have a custom rgt...love it

What makes it "custom"?

Adam

Unread post by **jkanter** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 1:14 pm

D-16RGT......Absolutely amazing.....although you could prob get a D-28 for AROUND $1,500 but for UNDER $1,500.......$888 from http://www.elderly.com.

I got mine there and it's the best Martin guitar for the price(obviously a "lower" end one....but with rosewood back and sides..................HOW IS THAT LOW-END w/ that Martin BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!)

heathcliff · Unread post by **heathcliff** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 1:55 pm

I just put new strings on my D16 rgt and have been playing it a lot lately. It is such a great guitar and a great value for the price.

You can get a d35 for about 1600, but in the price range you are talking about the d16rgt is great

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