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Why are pre war Martins so good?

By Rachel Acosta

Pre-war Martins were built using Brazilian Rosewood for their back and sides, which is highly prized both for its look and its sound.

Why is Martin so expensive?

Martins are expensive because they are high quality and have a reputation for that quality. In my opinion they are over-priced though, and for the price of a good Martin you can buy a hand made one from a reputable luthier.

What years are pre war Martins?

There were changes made in the Martin dreadnaught guitars throughout the years between 1934 and 1946. In addition to bracing changes from forward to back bracing, the years until 1944 were scalloped braced guitars. The guitars in 1945 and 46 were not scalloped, or at least most of them were not.

Is it worth buying a Martin guitar?

Martin guitars are definitely worth the money. Martin guitars are known to have even pitch and volume, with excellent projection and a dynamic range, and these guitars range from just over $100 to over $100,000.

Are the HD-28 and the Martin D-45 the same guitar?

The Martin D-45 costs $6,950 more than the HD-28, but they seem to be the same guitar on paper, other than the cosmetic trim. Is there any difference in sound between these two models?

What kind of guitar is a Martin D45?

In Martin D series, Martin D45 is the flagship of Martin dreadnought guitars. The D-45 represents the most elegantly appointed dreadnought in Martin’s standard collection.

Is a Chinese Martin D-45 as good as a genuine?

Who knows, this is not my last guitar! Do not expect a Chinese Martin d-45 guitar to be as good as a genuine. Since a genuine costs around $ 9999, it would make no sense comparing the guitars. However, the replicas are very good compared to the price and I bet you can’t buy an equally good guitar for the same amount as the Chinese replicas cost.

Should I buy a replica Martin guitar?

Then you can consider a replica Martin guitar, you will have a ‘I have a Martin guitar awesome feeling, sound great! Among all Martin guitars, Martin’s high-end 4 series, the existence of God.