[matt_theripper]

I will soon be trading in my amp (Mesa Lonestar) for a Peavey Valve King. I'm going more acoustic so I want to augment my acoustic collection. I will be able to get one other guitar for the remainder.

Here are my choices:

Paul Beard Squareneck by Goldtone

or

Martin D15 Mahogany



I'm a little hesitant to put $630 into a resonator at this point. I'm not sure how much I'm going to like it yet, so I'd prefer to put $300-400 into it. That is the cheapest squareneck the shop has, so it's that or the Martin.

I've been gassing over the Martin for quite sometime. It has a good sound for fingerpicking folky rythms and for bluegrass flatpicking/strumming.

At some point I will definately be buying a square neck and the Martin. I could find a less expensive squareneck on Elderly, Musiciansfriend, or at another shop. So I'm leaning towards the Martin, even though I may have to put an extra $100 or so into.


What would you do in this circumstance? I'll end up making my own decision, but would like some input.

[dadfad]

Me? Probbbbably the Martin. But that's just me (and I'm not into square-necks that much).

[annoying_2001]

two for the martin.

[jshrel24]

I just bought a martin d-15 and im in love with it. I got mine for 699$ US, and for the money i think its a very quality instrument.
So i guess add another to the martin list.

[matt_theripper]

I'm about 90% sure I'm goign to go with the Martin.

[Will_Wood]

Get the Marty. You won't be dissapointed.