NGD: Martin

[Matt_21]

Hey guys,
I just picked this up yesterday.
1986 Martin D28. I love it so far. My only complaint is the bass is a bit...lacking.
I'm going to try different strings on it. Should liven it up a bit.

I'll add more pics when I have a chance. The back is beautiful. And I love the lighter lines on the top. Looks like racing stripes in a muscle car.

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

Seems nice but more pics please!

 

[NorlinBlackBeauty]

Congrats! Yes, more pics!

Might I suggest medium .013" - .056" strings? That should bring out the bass.

 

[Matt_21]

It's got 12s on it now. Earthwoods. I've tried them in the past on my previous D28 and didn't like them.
I'm going to try Elixirs because that's my go to. I may end up with Mediums but usually play lights.
I'll take it into consideration though.

 

[NorlinBlackBeauty]

D'Addario EJ17. Try one set and give them a chance to grow on you. Seriously. If you need to bend strings, stick with the 12s, but the 13s will drive that top like nothing else.

I'm not a fan of coated strings on an acoustic. Something raw and primal about the EJ17s ...

Get (or give) the D-28 a proper setup if it already does not play to your liking.

 

[Matt_21]

D'Addario EJ17. Try one set and give them a chance to grow on you. Seriously. If you need to bend strings, stick with the 12s, but the 13s will drive that top like nothing else.

I'm not a fan of coated strings on an acoustic. Something raw and primal about the EJ17s ...

Get (or give) the D-28 a proper setup if it already does not play to your liking.

I'll look into them and see if I can find some for a good price online. Thanks.

It's set up REALLY well. Plays so easy.

 

[NorlinBlackBeauty]

Glad it plays well!

EJ17s can easily be had for less than $5 a set. MF ...

They last well enough assuming you wipe them down after playing.

 

[Matt_21]

Pics as promised.

 

[ToneasaurusRex]

Beautiful guitar!

Happy NGD

 

[Left Paw]

Very nice.

 

[jc2000]

That is sweet my friend.. Congrats!

 

[G Man]

D'Addario EJ17. Try one set and give them a chance to grow on you. Seriously. If you need to bend strings, stick with the 12s, but the 13s will drive that top like nothing else.

I'm not a fan of coated strings on an acoustic. Something raw and primal about the EJ17s ...

Get (or give) the D-28 a proper setup if it already does not play to your liking.

This, pretty much to a T. As much as I like the comfort of lights on my acoustics, a dread really needs mediums to properly push that big old top. And D'Addario's and Martins are like PB&J.

Nice looking guitar, love me some Martin acoustic.

 

[MooCheng]

Congrats, beautiful guitar,

as already said EJ 17's are a good string to start with, I like M150's too,
the Earthwounds not so much, the bass strings went thump within days

 

[Matt_21]

Here's a quick sound clip from the other night. Has the Earthwoods but, I have EJ17s medium on order.

 

[NorlinBlackBeauty]

Here's a quick sound clip from the other night. Has the Earthwoods but, I have EJ17s medium on order.

Very nice!
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Pics as promised. View attachment 286765 View attachment 286766

Nice back wood! Enjoy!

 

[bossaddict]

Can't go wrong with a D-28. Congrats!

 

[JonCanfield]

Beautiful! HNGD!