Copy of DM3MD...

[T714]

keep in mind that the DM3MD was inspired by the 1995 D-35 commemorative guitar above and beyond the HD-28V or HD-35...

you could certainly order one through the Martin Custom Shop, but its going to cost just as much as a new DM3MD, even without Dave's name on it (remember, its a Custom Shop Order)...

I suggest purchasing the HD-35, that is the guitar that is tonally similar to my DM3MD

[GrateDMB21]

keep in mind that the DM3MD was inspired by the 1995 D-35 commemorative guitar above and beyond the HD-28V or HD-35...

you could certainly order one through the Martin Custom Shop, but its going to cost just as much as a new DM3MD, even without Dave's name on it (remember, its a Custom Shop Order)...

I suggest purchasing the HD-35, that is the guitar that is tonally similar to my DM3MD

So would you recommend the HD-35 over an HD-28V?

[T714]

keep in mind that the DM3MD was inspired by the 1995 D-35 commemorative guitar above and beyond the HD-28V or HD-35...

you could certainly order one through the Martin Custom Shop, but its going to cost just as much as a new DM3MD, even without Dave's name on it (remember, its a Custom Shop Order)...

I suggest purchasing the HD-35, that is the guitar that is tonally similar to my DM3MD

So would you recommend the HD-35 over an HD-28V?

Yes, and for a few reasons....

The first is that dang saddle on an HD-28V...if it comes with a thru-saddle, its near impossible to have a Fishman UST installed, unless you want to modify the bridge. You could go with a bridge plate pickup, but they aren't meant for rock bands, IMO.

Second is the neck, the HD-25 is way more comfortable to play, and for some of the stretches that Dave makes, your arthritis will be acting up in no time...

Last is the overall sound...while the HD-28V is a great guitar, I think the HD-35 is more balanced and louder. And for those trying to copy a DM3MD, I suppose the guitar could be ordered with a 3 piece headstock...

[GrateDMB21]

yup i quoted it from elderly instruments. It's was 2300. EXACT specs eccept: No, signature, no signature label, and no limited edition case as it came with. I quoted mine as a lefty with a larger neck as well

that is pretty cheap

Honestly, that isnt that bad. If I could get some money together I'd def. get that guitar

[mangold]

keep in mind that the DM3MD was inspired by the 1995 D-35 commemorative guitar above and beyond the HD-28V or HD-35...

you could certainly order one through the Martin Custom Shop, but its going to cost just as much as a new DM3MD, even without Dave's name on it (remember, its a Custom Shop Order)...

I suggest purchasing the HD-35, that is the guitar that is tonally similar to my DM3MD

So would you recommend the HD-35 over an HD-28V?

Yes, and for a few reasons....

The first is that dang saddle on an HD-28V...if it comes with a thru-saddle, its near impossible to have a Fishman UST installed, unless you want to modify the bridge. You could go with a bridge plate pickup, but they aren't meant for rock bands, IMO.

Second is the neck, the HD-25 is way more comfortable to play, and for some of the stretches that Dave makes, your arthritis will be acting up in no time...

Last is the overall sound...while the HD-28V is a great guitar, I think the HD-35 is more balanced and louder. And for those trying to copy a DM3MD, I suppose the guitar could be ordered with a 3 piece headstock...

i agree, you seem very knowlegable...

edit: *views ES comment in other thread* nevermind

[T714]

keep in mind that the DM3MD was inspired by the 1995 D-35 commemorative guitar above and beyond the HD-28V or HD-35...

you could certainly order one through the Martin Custom Shop, but its going to cost just as much as a new DM3MD, even without Dave's name on it (remember, its a Custom Shop Order)...

I suggest purchasing the HD-35, that is the guitar that is tonally similar to my DM3MD

So would you recommend the HD-35 over an HD-28V?

Yes, and for a few reasons....

The first is that dang saddle on an HD-28V...if it comes with a thru-saddle, its near impossible to have a Fishman UST installed, unless you want to modify the bridge. You could go with a bridge plate pickup, but they aren't meant for rock bands, IMO.

Second is the neck, the HD-25 is way more comfortable to play, and for some of the stretches that Dave makes, your arthritis will be acting up in no time...

Last is the overall sound...while the HD-28V is a great guitar, I think the HD-35 is more balanced and louder. And for those trying to copy a DM3MD, I suppose the guitar could be ordered with a 3 piece headstock...

i agree, you seem very knowlegable...

edit: *views ES comment in other thread* nevermind

believe me dude, the ES system is garbage...i replied in the other thread, but if you give your email address I can email you all the info you need on why the system is crap. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking Taylors, I just make sure that any Taylor I order is without an ES system. Please visit http://www.acousticguitarforum.com , click Taylor guitar discussion, and search "ES system", you'll read SOOOOOO many threads on ES systems dying and having issues...

[SpoonInSpoon]

for my january gig, im thinkin of renting a DM3MD.

[mangold]

for my january gig, im thinkin of renting a DM3MD.

where can you rent them?
*formulates plan to rent one and fake own death to keep from having to return it*

[SpoonInSpoon]

i think my local daddy's junky music carries one

[GrateDMB21]

i think my local daddy's junky music carries one

really? how much are they selling it for?

[mangold]

im a goin to syracuse to steal me a dm3md...

now if it really does get stolen ill have the cops at mah door

[SpoonInSpoon]

they're sellin it for a few thousand i think


im just renting it, and that alone will probably cost 4 or 5 hundred

[Mjazk26]

im just renting it, and that alone will probably cost 4 or 5 hundred

Ouch, Thats high

[GrateDMB21]

yup i quoted it from elderly instruments. It's was 2300. EXACT specs eccept: No, signature, no signature label, and no limited edition case as it came with. I quoted mine as a lefty with a larger neck as well

If anyone decides to go through Martin's Custom shop to get a replica of the DM3MD; could ya let me know. As of right now, I finally started saving up to buy this guitar. Cheers!

[nugsta25]

keep in mind that the DM3MD was inspired by the 1995 D-35 commemorative guitar above and beyond the HD-28V or HD-35...

you could certainly order one through the Martin Custom Shop, but its going to cost just as much as a new DM3MD, even without Dave's name on it (remember, its a Custom Shop Order)...

I suggest purchasing the HD-35, that is the guitar that is tonally similar to my DM3MD

So would you recommend the HD-35 over an HD-28V?

Yes, and for a few reasons....

The first is that dang saddle on an HD-28V...if it comes with a thru-saddle, its near impossible to have a Fishman UST installed, unless you want to modify the bridge. You could go with a bridge plate pickup, but they aren't meant for rock bands, IMO.

Second is the neck, the HD-25 is way more comfortable to play, and for some of the stretches that Dave makes, your arthritis will be acting up in no time...

Last is the overall sound...while the HD-28V is a great guitar, I think the HD-35 is more balanced and louder. And for those trying to copy a DM3MD, I suppose the guitar could be ordered with a 3 piece headstock...

I couldn't agree with you more. I would prefer if my d-35 had a v-neck but I think it sounds better than the 28, louder and more full. I figured I'd rather have a tone that I liked better, more than how comfortable my hand is. The difference is so miniscule with the necks imo.