Should've done this forty years ago!

Charlie Bernstein · June 12th, 2009, 07:22 PM

I bought a Martin D-28. It's my sixth acoustic and the first one I've been crazy about. It's actually making me sound good! (And they said it couldn't be done.)

It's a '71. (Paid way more than I ever expected to for a guitar, $2k, and there's no way I can justify it, even though I've been seeing '71s going for more, and it's in great, great shape. It's cold comfort, but it did cost less than a new one.)

Too much fun!

Now excuse me while I go make up for lost time....

imwjl · June 12th, 2009, 07:54 PM

Very good. I got my first 30 years after I first wanted one. I'll warn you that it lead to more.

You better join the TDPRI official Martin owners and lovers club, and of course the UMGF.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/guitar-ow...vers-club.html

Where's the photos?

Enjoy it in good health.

Blueser · June 13th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Congrats to you on your D28! I love my 175th anniversary issue. Definitely check out the UMGF. Lots of great folks there too.

Telarkaster · June 13th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Congratulations! That's a dream guitar of mine!

rangercaster · June 14th, 2009, 12:01 AM

CB, how about some pix of that beauty !!! is it broken in after 38 years ???

Charlie Bernstein · June 16th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imwjl

Very good. I got my first 30 years after I first wanted one. I'll warn you that it lead to more.

You better join the TDPRI official Martin owners and lovers club, and of course the UMGF.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/guitar-ow...vers-club.html

Where's the photos?

Enjoy it in good health.

I GET A CLUB? I'm there!

Photos? It looks exactly like every other D-28!

This is actually my second Martin. I never really bonded with the first one. Maybe a D-35? Can't even remember. This one and I hit it off instantly. Been working on a monstro, no-holds-barred version of "Patriot Game."

And - good health it is, then. Thanks!

Charlie Bernstein · June 16th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangercaster

CB, how about some pix of that beauty !!! is it broken in after 38 years ???

Looks like it's not even ready for its first tire rotation. As Martin Mull so aptly put it: "Am I in heaven, or am I in Miami?"

Bill Ashton · August 25th, 2009, 11:08 PM

We ought to get together again, whats it been, four years since the amp class?

Just got a new Guild D55, we could put them through their paces...well, as well as I am able to anyway. What was that Martin your friend brought over the night before the class, a D-16 perhaps? THAT was a nice guitar.

Take care, and stay safe my friend!

P Thought · August 26th, 2009, 09:04 AM

Sweetly complete.

mudbean · August 26th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telarkaster

Congratulations! That's a dream guitar of mine!

+1,000,000

Way to go, Charlie!! I'm green ...

mud

OM 21 · August 26th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Can't go wrong with a standard D-28. As Johnny Cash said, "I just feel safe with a Martin."

blue metalflake · August 26th, 2009, 05:09 PM

You never need to justify spending a ridiculous amount of money on a Martin - its OK!

teleamp · August 26th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Congrats, one of the best rw/spruce guitars made.

Ormond · August 26th, 2009, 05:59 PM

71 is the year they changed (half way through) from Brazilian Rosewood to the back and sides they have now. Wonder which one you got. If you got a good deal you probably did not get the Brazilian one....I know, I bought mine in Cleveland in 1971 and just missed. Of course I bought it new, with case for $350.00. That was a lot back then.

teleamp · August 26th, 2009, 06:15 PM

n/t

Buckocaster51 · August 27th, 2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ormond

71 is the year they changed (half way through) from Brazilian Rosewood...

1969 is the changeover year.

There were a few standard BW guitars made after that, but 1969 is the year.

Cheers

fenderix · August 29th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Congratulations Charlie! I take it it's tone reflects the close to 40 years of playing ... May we see a pic of it please?

Some things just get better with age - and some of us too.

My D-28 was made in 1975. Sounds better and better, but needs a neck reset.

Bucko's right ... the man knows his stuff. '69 was the year.

June 12th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 4,135	Should've done this forty years ago! I bought a Martin D-28. It's my sixth acoustic and the first one I've been crazy about. It's actually making me sound good! (And they said it couldn't be done.) It's a '71. (Paid way more than I ever expected to for a guitar, $2k, and there's no way I can justify it, even though I've been seeing '71s going for more, and it's in great, great shape. It's cold comfort, but it did cost less than a new one.) Too much fun! Now excuse me while I go make up for lost time....

June 14th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
rangercaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: portland, or Age: 52 Posts: 1,546	CB, how about some pix of that beauty !!! is it broken in after 38 years ??? __________________ "Work is the curse of the drinking classes." Oscar Wilde

August 25th, 2009, 11:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bill Ashton Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 624	Hey Charlie! We ought to get together again, whats it been, four years since the amp class? Just got a new Guild D55, we could put them through their paces...well, as well as I am able to anyway. What was that Martin your friend brought over the night before the class, a D-16 perhaps? THAT was a nice guitar. Take care, and stay safe my friend!

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P Thought Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Age: 56 Posts: 381	Sweetly complete. __________________ quidquid latine dictum sit altum viditur

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imwjl Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 1,775	Very good. I got my first 30 years after I first wanted one. I'll warn you that it lead to more. You better join the TDPRI official Martin owners and lovers club, and of course the UMGF. http://www.tdpri.com/forum/guitar-ow...vers-club.html Where's the photos? Enjoy it in good health.

June 13th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blueser NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Congrats to you on your D28! I love my 175th anniversary issue. Definitely check out the UMGF. Lots of great folks there too.

June 13th, 2009, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Telarkaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Posts: 2,754	Congratulations! That's a dream guitar of mine!

August 26th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
OM 21 TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: W. MA. Age: 42 Posts: 91	Can't go wrong with a standard D-28. As Johnny Cash said, "I just feel safe with a Martin."

August 26th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
blue metalflake Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 56 Posts: 2,725 10 Photos	You never need to justify spending a ridiculous amount of money on a Martin - its OK!

August 26th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
teleamp Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central TX Age: 50 Posts: 977	Congrats, one of the best rw/spruce guitars made.

August 26th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ormond Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san bernardino Age: 59 Posts: 573	71 is the year they changed (half way through) from Brazilian Rosewood to the back and sides they have now. Wonder which one you got. If you got a good deal you probably did not get the Brazilian one....I know, I bought mine in Cleveland in 1971 and just missed. Of course I bought it new, with case for $350.00. That was a lot back then.

August 29th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
fenderix Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 3,787	Congratulations Charlie! I take it it's tone reflects the close to 40 years of playing ... May we see a pic of it please? Some things just get better with age - and some of us too. My D-28 was made in 1975. Sounds better and better, but needs a neck reset. Bucko's right ... the man knows his stuff. '69 was the year.

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