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
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
Congratz
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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.
:nice guitar:
I still want one but can't afford one. I envy you.
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
Neil, i can let you know if i don't like her and sell it to you!
Greg
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.
Of course :wink: but she needs some time to swim from florida the long way to austria... :rolleye:
Greg
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
So, now here it is: The pics! :guitar :cheers
Greg
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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!!!
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:
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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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:
:roll
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.
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)
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:
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:
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
Say what?!
That was sudden?!?!
:?
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
Man, that sucks. I hate to see such bouts of anti-GAS. Hopefully you won't have to take such drastic measures.
Oh no it´s all but no Anti-GAS! :cop:
I better live without a kitchen before i let this happen!! :roll
Greg
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:
:bgrin:
i understand you!! I have no kids - so i can do the money-thing with my girlfriend!! :roll :roll
Greg
The HD-35 is one sweeet dreadnaugh! :thumb