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Unread post by matttherevelator41 » Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:41 pm

What are any major or minor difference between the D-1, DGT, and DM? Some say Mahogany some say Laminated Mahogany, what is the difference? Are they all worth the same?

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Unread post by matttherevelator41 » Fri Jan 23, 2004 12:22 am

I meant D16GT, not DG.
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Unread post by DMBFan63 » Fri Jan 23, 2004 2:55 pm

I believe the D16GT is solid wood all around, dm and d-1 aren't i don't think..
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Unread post by matttherevelator41 » Fri Jan 23, 2004 3:01 pm

The DM and D-1's use "laminated mahogany" for the sides/back, but what is the difference between laminated mahogany and genuine, and is there even much of a difference in sound?
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Unread post by hd28v » Fri Jan 23, 2004 4:02 pm

The DM and D-1's use "laminated mahogany" for the sides/back, but what is the difference between laminated mahogany and genuine, and is there even much of a difference in sound?
Laminated guitars are more or less hard pressed plywood with a plastic covering. They are durable and can take a beating and are a great beginner guitar. However, they do not project as much sound as a solid wood guitar. The sound has to go through 2 layers rather than one. When you play both kinds in a shop they may sound similiar but dont be fooled. The solid wood guitar sound will get better over time whereas a laminated box will never age and may sound worse after a couple years. This will be disputed buy its my opinion. If you have the money, go for a all solid wood guitar or at least a solid front.
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Unread post by riffduster01 » Fri Jan 23, 2004 4:06 pm

could not have said it better,

i completly agree
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Unread post by thejoe » Fri Jan 23, 2004 10:43 pm

matttherevelator41 wrote:What are any major or minor difference between the D-1, DGT, and DM? Some say Mahogany some say Laminated Mahogany, what is the difference? Are they all worth the same?

D just means dread

GT means gloss top

DM means dread mahogony.. not sure what part is mahagony, ithink its the sides/back
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