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sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:12 am

Check

http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing/price.php?c=8

You are supposed to get retail prices close to 60% of the announced price.

You can get, for instance, the D-16RGT for around 60% x $1649 ~ $990

I think that, if you want a Martin in this price range, this is a nice option.
Consider also the 000 body size if you play more fingerstyle.

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:24 am

sfmartins wrote:Check

http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing/price.php?c=8

You are supposed to get retail prices close to 60% of the announced price.

You can get, for instance, the D-16RGT for around 60% x $1649 ~ $990

I think that, if you want a Martin in this price range, this is a nice option.
Consider also the 000 body size if you play more fingerstyle.

the prices listed are much higher than that in music123 and musiciansfriend, i think both sites are selling in the retail value, coz they have a list price then thier price so i think its the same.

for example your DC-16GTE is for 1950$ but sold online for 1450$

im thinking now about the D15 and the 00015 they are both solid mahogany and cost 850$, so i`ll be able to get the lr baggs imix.

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:42 am

The LR Baggs IMix Onboard w/IBeam, Element Active, is a preamp and they say

The IMix preamp/stereo mixer/controller mounts on the side of the guitar
The IMix Onboard's side-mounted preamp/eq is a direct replacement for the Fishman Prefix

now the guitar thet im getting is just an acoustic but i can still install this in right, they cut a hole in the body of the guitar and install it? or is thet a problem?

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:08 am

RaSh wrote:The LR Baggs IMix Onboard w/IBeam, Element Active, is a preamp and they say

The IMix preamp/stereo mixer/controller mounts on the side of the guitar
The IMix Onboard's side-mounted preamp/eq is a direct replacement for the Fishman Prefix

now the guitar thet im getting is just an acoustic but i can still install this in right, they cut a hole in the body of the guitar and install it? or is thet a problem?

There is no problem in installing the pick-up, but you have to make sure the guys in the store your are buyng it do that.
The other option is to have it installed later in Egypt...

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:18 am

Consider also these two options:

1. D16GT

Solid Genuine Mahogany: $1,000

http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing ... 6&m=D-16GT
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=514749

2. D16RGT

Solid East Indian Rosewood (stronger bass): $1,200

http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing ... &m=D-16RGT
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=516747

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:21 am

wow they look gr8, are they better than the d15 and the 0015, in sound i mean.

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:40 am

RaSh wrote:wow they look gr8, are they better than the d15 and the 0015, in sound i mean.

I would say so, but it might depend a little on what sound you're looking for... and I've never tried the 15 series.
Compare the specifications.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll get more info about that with other guys here.

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:42 am

i also found
http://www.music123.com/Martin-D1-Acous ... 0031.music

and

http://www.music123.com/Martin-00016GT- ... 2620.music

what do you think? i can go as far as 1000$ thats it ,coz i still need a pickup so i figured i can either get the d15 or the 00015 with an imix, or one of thoes with a Matrix Natural II or a Martin Thinline Goldplus.

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:43 am

also the D16GT

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:49 am

The 000 body size is more appropriate for fingerstyle. The sound will be less deep than a Dread. So it just depends on what style you want to play. Also, it might be better if you're playing in a band (it'll be easier to cut through).

The D1 is not completely solid (Laminated Mahogany on the sides), and I wouldn't go for it.

These are just my opinions, though...

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:51 am

D1-series solid spruce top dreadnought acoustic guitar with solid mahogany back and mahogany sides

this was written under it

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:01 am

ohh you were right the sides are laminated, my bad

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:03 am

RaSh wrote:D1-series solid spruce top dreadnought acoustic guitar with solid mahogany back and mahogany sides

this was written under it

So it's just mahogany sides and not solid mahogany sides.

You can check all the specifications on

http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing ... =m&m=DC-1E

RaSh · Unread post by **RaSh** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:07 am

yeah so now its down to the D15 or the 00015 with an lr baggs imix, or the 00016GT or the D16GT with an Acoustic Matrix Natural II or Martin Thinline Goldplus.

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:11 am

RaSh wrote:yeah so now its down to the D15 or the 00015 with an lr baggs imix, or the 00016GT or the D16GT with an Acoustic Matrix Natural II or Martin Thinline Goldplus.

You can already decide on the body size, because that's really personal and only you can decide.

Then wait for the other guys for more opinions. Mine would be for the 16 series, no doubt.

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