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Title: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 12, 2009, 07:19:38 PM
Hello Folks,

i hope you don´t killing me  :bowdown: - but my 2 Larry´s become a big brother: Today i ordered a new Martin HD-35.

We have more gigs now and i don´t want to use my Larrivee´s on stage because i´m afraid about dings, scratches etc. Only when we have maybe "big" and for the guitar more "secure" gigs in the future the larrivees will be used on stage too  :whistling:
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The Martin will be used as loud and bassy guitar on every gig we have and has to all the work  :bgrin:

I hope you understand this,  :cheers

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: ncognito on November 12, 2009, 07:39:53 PM
Gregor--

Congratulations on your new Martin and all your scheduled gigs.  The Martin is a fine guitar, and who could blame you for protecting those beautiful Larrivees from the rigors of the road. 

          DAVE
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: es-335 on November 12, 2009, 07:44:21 PM
Congratz
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Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: obe-wan on November 12, 2009, 08:02:15 PM
Congrats Greor, you're gonna make few people jealous. Theres been a bit of talk about D-35s and HD-35s here lately.

Hmmmm....another Martin sneaks its way into the Larrivee Forum. I see a trend happening...  :cop:

Cheers, Scott.
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: kwakatak on November 12, 2009, 08:10:16 PM
 :nice guitar:

I still want one but can't afford one. I envy you.
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 12, 2009, 08:11:29 PM
Yes, the Martin just helped to save the Larrivee's!  :nanadance
I don't know how the Martin HD-35 sounds that i have ordered. But when she arrived i can post pics-but i don't know is there somebody interested to see pics of a Martin here?!  :laughin:

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 12, 2009, 08:14:34 PM
Neil, i can let you know if i don't like her and sell it to you!

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: obe-wan on November 12, 2009, 08:37:45 PM
Quote from: gregor on November 12, 2009, 08:11:29 PM
is there somebody interested to see pics of a Martin here?!  :laughin:
Greg

Ahhh.... yep. Post em mate.  :wink:

Cheers, Scott.
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 12, 2009, 08:52:54 PM
Of course  :wink: but she needs some time to swim from florida the long way to austria...  :rolleye:

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: teh on November 12, 2009, 08:56:28 PM
I finally played my first two HD-35 models this year and both were special. I am confident that you will be very happy with your decision.

As you can see, I am a big believer in the 35 series too.
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 12, 2009, 09:05:11 PM
This is why i like Larrivee's so much-not only the sound: Because the owners of Larrivee's and people in this forum are so great!  :thumb
I told i bought a Martin and you guys are happy with me! That's really great from you!  :bowdown:  :donut :coffee :donut2 :donut

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: tuffythepug on November 12, 2009, 10:12:46 PM
Not all  of us are "exclusively" Larrivee owners.  I have 4 Larrivees but also a Gibson and a Guild.   If I was going to get a Martin the HD-35 would be the one.   Don't worry;  we're all friends here.   Show us some pics when you get it and enjoy the heck out of it.
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: kwakatak on November 13, 2009, 10:23:59 PM
Quote from: gregor on November 12, 2009, 08:14:34 PM
Neil, i can let you know if i don't like her and sell it to you!

Greg

Heh heh heh - I guarantee you're gonna love it. I still wouldn't be able to afford it, anyway.

BTW - you seriously haven't played one? Jeez - I've been practically stalking the HD-35 at my local store for 3 years now. It's like a D-28 on steroids. I couldn't make it break up no matter how hard I hit the strings. 
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 15, 2009, 06:57:53 AM
Neil, no i don't have a HD-35 in my hands before i ordered this one. There's no dealer who have this model. There are not much Martin Dealers in vienna. It's rare like a Larriee! By the way: I orderd my Larrys "blind" also. But when i order a Larrivee i know what i get and i'm at home. Not so with a Martin. I tested a D-28 only in a store and she don't blew me away. At the last gig i played with a Martin D-18 from 1971. This is a guitar from my friend. This one is really nice!
So When we're playing a gig or for jaming i use his 1971 Martin and he play with a Larrivee D-10.

So who knows-maybe i don't like the HD-35. But i don't think so...

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: teh on November 15, 2009, 10:29:03 AM
Greg:

Yesterday, I walked into Trinity Guitars new shop which was crowded because of a Martin Clinic and Jim walked over and handed me a case with an HD-35 in it. It's a totally difference sound from my 32 year old D-35 and was a dirty trick for Jim to play on me. I played it next to an HD-28 and I while I would have been happy with either, I would have taken the HD-35 hands first.

Over the years I have heard that the 35 series is better for solo and the 28 series is better for a band setting but I think with proper amplification, you won't have any trouble making yourself heard.

Don't be afraid of scuffs and dings. That's part of the aging process. My D-35 has a neat groove from pick wear at the rosette and the lacquer on the binding has yellowed. Classy.


Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 15, 2009, 12:28:12 PM
Thank you for this teh!

Why isn´t the HD-35 good for playing with a band or a companion? If it´s right, the HD-35 stands for a loud, boomy and bassy sound. Yes, i know it´s perfect when i play alone and sing (it´s better to hear more from the guitar than my voice  :bgrin:), but if she´s to bassy when played for example with a Larrivee D-10, so i can regulate this setting with the amplification (i hope!!  :?)
or there other problems when playing with other instruments?
But sometimes i play alone too.. so it´s hard to find the perfect instruments for all situations... or - buying a HD-28 and a HD-35  :guitar

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 29, 2009, 11:04:52 AM
So, now here it is: The pics!  :guitar :cheers

Greg

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Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 29, 2009, 11:06:52 AM
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Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: Zohn on November 29, 2009, 11:16:50 AM
Wow Greg that's an awesome Guitar! - congrats!
And as far as I know that's one of the responsive "standard" Martins with 1/4" bracing.
Hope you 're happy with it as I'm sure you are!!!
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: willguitar on November 29, 2009, 11:47:07 AM
Very nice. No reason to apologize - there are other builders making great guitars.  :smile:

What Larrivees do you have? Wouldn't it make sense to "protect" your new Martin from the rigours of the road?  :winkin:
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 29, 2009, 12:04:18 PM
Thank you Zohn and willguitar!  :cheers

Yes the Martin is a beauty too - but damn - which guitar shall i use now on stage?  :bgrin:

Greg

Here are my brazilian Larrys:


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Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: Zohn on November 29, 2009, 11:52:08 PM
Oh undoubtedly you bought the right stage guitar (the Martin).
Unless the stage is 2 kilometres wide, and you're the only one performing and with 2 bodyguards...  :winkin:
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on November 30, 2009, 01:10:03 PM
 :roll
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: teh on November 30, 2009, 05:54:30 PM
Great Looking Guitar. Now, how does it sound and play?

I didn't understand at first but now I can understand the reluctance to take those two Larrivees on stage.

Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: Danny on November 30, 2009, 06:19:50 PM
Quote from: gregor on November 12, 2009, 07:19:38 PM
Hello Folks,

i hope you don´t killing me  :bowdown: - but my 2 Larry´s become a big brother: Today i ordered a new Martin HD-35.

We have more gigs now and i don´t want to use my Larrivee´s on stage because i´m afraid about dings, scratches etc. Only when we have maybe "big" and for the guitar more "secure" gigs in the future the larrivees will be used on stage too  :whistling:
.
The Martin will be used as loud and bassy guitar on every gig we have and has to all the work  :bgrin:

I hope you understand this,  :cheers

Greg
(i understand, just don't tell ducktrapper)
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: Danny on November 30, 2009, 06:24:57 PM
Quote from: gregor on November 12, 2009, 08:11:29 PM
Yes, the Martin just helped to save the Larrivee's!  :nanadance
I don't know how the Martin HD-35 sounds that i have ordered. But when she arrived i can post pics-but i don't know is there somebody interested to see pics of a Martin here?!  :laughin:

Greg
:tongue: nah, we don't want to see know pics of the oldest guitar company in North America making an outstanding guitar. Why on earth would we want to see that :whistling:
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: Mikeymac on December 03, 2009, 05:47:51 PM
I like D-35's as well, wouldn't mind having one someday. My FAVORITE D-35 is the Johnny Cash model, but it lists for over $5K !!!

We still need a full review of playability and tone!!!   :drool:
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on December 05, 2009, 12:08:07 PM
Hmm.. i´m afraid i´m forced to let her go before i can really play with her  :crying: . I have to move in a new appartment and now i need money for all the stuff like kitchen, bedroom, livingroom - damn - for all!!  :crying:

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: flatlander on December 05, 2009, 05:55:14 PM
Say what?!
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: Mikeymac on December 05, 2009, 07:06:33 PM
That was sudden?!?!

:?
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on December 06, 2009, 08:54:42 AM
The house in that i live (a apartment in the house) is old and now the house must be completly rebuild (it´s not in good condition anymore). For this time (ca. 6 years) i must live in another apartment in another house. This apartment is new but completly empty. So i need much money for all the things (kitchen, bed, chairs etc.) because i can´t live just in empty rooms  :rolleye:. And that´s the point that i´m thinking to sell the new Martin maybe...  :?

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: kwakatak on December 07, 2009, 09:48:56 AM
Man, that sucks. I hate to see such bouts of anti-GAS. Hopefully you won't have to take such drastic measures.
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on December 07, 2009, 12:35:37 PM
Oh no it´s all but no Anti-GAS!  :cop:

I better live without a kitchen before i let this happen!!  :roll

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: kwakatak on December 07, 2009, 04:03:26 PM
Quote from: gregor on December 07, 2009, 12:35:37 PM
Oh no it´s all but no Anti-GAS!  :cop:

I better live without a kitchen before i let this happen!!  :roll

Greg

LOL! I'm glad we understand each other. I've known people who've lived on raman noodles all through college just so they could afford a nice stage guitar. Why should this be any different? ;)

Personally, I'd be embezzling grocery money from my wife if I didn't have kids to feed!  :wacko:
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: gregor on December 08, 2009, 05:28:45 PM
 :bgrin:

i understand you!! I have no kids - so i can do the money-thing with my girlfriend!!  :roll :roll

Greg
Title: Re: New brother to my Larry´s: Martin HD-35
Post by: petevee on December 14, 2009, 04:03:34 PM
The HD-35 is one sweeet dreadnaugh!  :thumb