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CharlieO · October 31st, 2006, 08:35 PM

I've only had two Martins, but I figured out that dreadnoughts are too big for me. I had a D-21 for a couple of weeks in the 60's, and down-sized to a 00-18E. I think I probably sold the D-21 for less than $200, and I know that I paid $100 for the 00-18E that I still have. Bad move financially, but I'm sure that the 00-18E gets played more than the D-21 would have, just because of the size. The 00-18E feels great, sounds great, and fits me well.

I do wish that I owned a vintage rosewood-bodied Martin, though.

October 31st, 2006, 08:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
CharlieO Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Age: 57 Posts: 1,687 10 Photos	I've only had two Martins, but I figured out that dreadnoughts are too big for me. I had a D-21 for a couple of weeks in the 60's, and down-sized to a 00-18E. I think I probably sold the D-21 for less than $200, and I know that I paid $100 for the 00-18E that I still have. Bad move financially, but I'm sure that the 00-18E gets played more than the D-21 would have, just because of the size. The 00-18E feels great, sounds great, and fits me well. I do wish that I owned a vintage rosewood-bodied Martin, though.