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#1 User is offline   ibanezdude70 Icon

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Posted 02 June 2004 - 07:48 PM

My uncle is getting a new Martin so he decided to give me his. It's a Martin D-16. Now, I know that nearly every Martin is a nice instrument, but how does the D-16 compare to others?
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Posted 02 June 2004 - 11:50 PM

I believe the D16 is sapele back and sides which should give it a brighter tone than the rosewood models (although there are rosewood and mahagony versions of the D16). Of course, it is still a dreadnought so it should sound relatively bassy even with sapele back and sides. It also features hybrid scalloped bracing which is a pseudo-vintage feature. Overall the D16 is considered a mid-priced Martin featuring all solid woods. Consider yourself lucky that someone is just giving it to you.
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Posted 03 June 2004 - 12:17 AM

man, i wish someone would just give me a Martin. Congrats on the new guitar. smile.gif
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Posted 03 June 2004 - 07:35 AM

I have an early 70's D-16. Nice guitar, plays well, very balanced. A little light on the testosterone-level compared to a Gibson, but still a pretty nice guitar. Nice uncle!
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Posted 03 June 2004 - 02:02 PM

Thanks. Yeah, he is a cool guy. cool.gif The guitar he is going to get is like a 50 something Martin.
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Posted 03 June 2004 - 06:20 PM

I'm pretty sure the D-16 uses mahogany...
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Posted 03 June 2004 - 10:13 PM

QUOTE (airdog4125 @ Jun 3 2004, 06:20 PM)
I'm pretty sure the D-16 uses mahogany...

There are mahagony versions of the D16 (see my reply above).
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Posted 05 June 2004 - 10:31 AM

Yeah, Martin makes a good guitar. The D-16 is good for lots of heavy picking like in Bluegrass music. I suggest you put heavier type strings to get a full great Martin sound. DR makes a good heavy sting. Peace
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Posted 05 June 2004 - 11:45 AM

QUOTE (goldrush @ Jun 3 2004, 11:13 PM)
QUOTE (airdog4125 @ Jun 3 2004, 06:20 PM)
I'm pretty sure the D-16 uses mahogany...

There are mahagony versions of the D16 (see my reply above).

My mistake. I didn't know they used sapelle at all, I never looked at martins without cutaways. I guess next time I'll have to reda before I speak. tongue.gif
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Posted 06 June 2004 - 08:21 AM

Well, guys I got it! I got My D-16. Its actually a D-16RGT. It's got Rosewood back and sides and spruce top. Mother of Pearl inlays, herringbone inlays, and whalebone bridge. I love it. It's amazing. Or at least to an inexperienced player like me. wink.gif

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Posted 06 June 2004 - 08:52 AM

Congratulations! Treat each other well....
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Posted 06 June 2004 - 01:20 PM

If only we all had an uncle that giving! tongue.gif
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Posted 06 June 2004 - 01:42 PM

QUOTE (ibanezdude70 @ Jun 6 2004, 08:21 AM)
Well, guys I got it! I got My D-16. Its actually a D-16RGT. It's got Rosewood back and sides and spruce top. Mother of Pearl inlays, herringbone inlays, and whalebone bridge. I love it. It's amazing. Or at least to an inexperienced player like me. wink.gif

congrats man, treat her right. tongue.gif
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Posted 06 June 2004 - 03:34 PM

QUOTE (jshrel24 @ Jun 6 2004, 01:42 PM)
QUOTE (ibanezdude70 @ Jun 6 2004, 08:21 AM)
Well, guys I got it! I got My D-16. Its actually a D-16RGT. It's got Rosewood back and sides and spruce top. Mother of Pearl inlays, herringbone inlays, and whalebone bridge. I love it. It's amazing. Or at least to an inexperienced player like me. wink.gif

congrats man, treat her right. tongue.gif

don't worry man. I'm a little bit overprotective.lol. My sis wanted to see it this morning and I pushed her out my room! ph34r.gif
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