Last edited by Rmz76; at AM. Originally Posted by Rmz I don't understand why they are devaluing that brand by stamping it on product made elsewhere. Steve DeRosa. I wrote Martin and told them how disappointed I was. I received back a letter saying "many people feel the same way you do What's coming next? Don't think this is possible? They've gone this far and they are making boat loads of money from their Mexican plant so this strategy is working So what does this tell you about the future?
Um, thanks guys. I just noticed last night that my neck is starting to raise from the body near the back of the joint and I'm terrified. But I guess that's what I get for being poor. Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa. Our most-favored-nation status and extensive labor pool will also allow us to market our instruments internationally, at prices more affordable to the average musician than the Martins of the past, and to use only the highest-quality materials in their production.
By consolidating our entire manufacturing operation in Guangzhou and using the present Nazareth property as our North American distribution center, we will be able to take fullest advantage of the best of both worlds - our lower labor costs and strong intrinsic work ethic, and the massive buying power of the American consumer.
My brother has had his for about 10 years now, still hangs on the wall next to his Taylor Great guitars in that they are durable as all hell and have a unique, but surprisingly pleasant tone the DX1 that is, can't speak for the tone of any other models. It lasted me through 4 years of college and all that it entails.
I got several compliments in that time from guitarists in the various bands that we hung around with. I always strung mine with Elixirs because they lasted for a long time and I was looking for lowest possible maintenance at that time. I never thought of it as an amazing guitar, just something worthwhile and durable to pound on while drinking on the porch in the shadow of the UVA football stadium.
Served that purpose and then some. Coming from someone who just bought his first guitar six weeks ago, a Martin DRS1, I can tell you how I felt about this. I was looking for a price range for my first guitar. My choices were either a Chinese-made guitar or a Mexican-made guitar, at least if I wanted to stick with a solid wood body. I work in network security.
I am not fond of what the Chinese government is doing in that area, and I would prefer to not support their economy. I'm also not fond of their government in general or their poor human rights record. I know I have tons of other products made in China in my house and on my body, but for my guitar, I was trying to avoid going there.
When I found that I could get a solid wood body Martin for not too much more than my upper price limit, I played it with the couple of simple chords I taught myself and fell in love with it. The only guitars that were in my price range that were not built in Mexico, China, or South Korea were Seagull.
I have a lot of respect for them, but they were not solid wood bodied. One of the others that was at the top of my list was the Guild mahogany dreadnought that's a bit cheaper than the Martin DRS1. I didn't play that one and I probably should have , but it's made in China. I don't have a big problem with Martin's Mexican factory. I suppose they could, as was pointed out, sell their Mexican-made guitars under a different name like they apparently used to, but I don't see a substantive difference there.
It's all about meeting quality and performance expectations at a price point. Originally Posted by ChibanaChosin. Last edited by Rmz76; at PM. Dull looking plain jane all HPL.
The water-slide decal rosette was worn away around the soundhole but otherwise totally perfect. Not a loud guitar, lacked volume but quite nice tone.
Easy to play, comfortable neck, decent tuners. The perfect entry-level Martin that made me want to explore the higher-end models too. Exactly what a good entry-level guitar should do, turn you on to the brand , not off. I am not against import guitars just C. Martin putting their USA brand on import guitars. Acoustic Guitars Dreadnought Martin. Used — Excellent. Change shipping region. Listing Sold. Shipped From. Message Seller. About This Listing. There are no large dings, dents, or scratches anywhere on the guitar and only maybe some very light playwear.
It is in excellent condition. The neck is straight, the action is very comfortable, and the frets show hardly any wear. Very good USA made Martin guitar at a great price! Reviews of this Shop. Product Specs. Listed 5 years ago Condition Excellent Used Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Reverb Gives Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music.
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