Martin D1 Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

Solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides give the D1 clear and precise tones.

Item: MRTD1

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91 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

 

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"I love D-1"

Feature:
The 'lack' of the fancy stuff doesn't bother me. However, compared to the Taylor 200 series, which has ebony fingerboard and saddle and is in the same class as the D-1, the D-1 falls short.

Quality:
I haven't had any problems with ANYTHING. The tuners work well. The saddle is stable. The guitar stays in tune well. I can't complain.

Value:
The Taylor 200 series may give this D-1 the run for the money.

Sound:
The sound is really good, balanced with decent bass response. Obviously doesn't compare to the more expensive Martins/Taylors. But, it did well compared to a $2000 Gibson!

Support:
I didn't have issues to deal with their support team.

Overall:
I'm very happy with the purchase, the sound, the playability and the hardware. I just wish I would have tried the Taylor 200 series in the similar price range.

Submitted: 12/13/2004

Style of Music: Folk, fingerstyle, pop, rock

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"A quality workhorse guitar. One that sounds good for the money and you're not afraid to play and have some fun with."

Feature:
No frills, but none needed.

Quality:
Seven years, still going strong. I have other, more expensive Martins (D-35, OM-42) and of course they have more extras and better sound and tone, but you cannot beat this for the price. Go the extra couple of hundred rather then pay 3-4 hundred for a guitar that will sound cheap and dissapoint you. You will want to play this one.

Value:
Can't find anything that compares at the price.

Desirability:
No sex appeal here. Just an outstanding everyday, leave it out to play whenever the mood strikes, get a ding and scratch, sit on the couch, have a beer, walk around the house driving the dog nuts type of guitar.

Sound:
Great sound for a guitar, never mind the low price. Records very well. After seven years of playing, is producing a very nice mellow sound.

Support:
Martins support is A-1. I had a question on a Sigma (bottom of the Martin line, no big bucks here) and they responded quickly with the information I asked plus more.

Overall:
Satisfied:lifelong. Don't plan on replacing it. If lost, yes, I would replace it. Wish I knew how good it was before I bought it. I would have bought it sooner.

Submitted: 12/18/2004

Style of Music: blues, rock

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Description
Within the Martin tradition of great sound and beautiful looking guitars, the D1 is no exception. A solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides give the D1 clear and precise tones.

Technical Info

Model: D-1

Body Style: 14-Fret Dreadnought (D)

Series: 1 Series

Top Wood: Solid Spruce

Rosette: Black and White

Pickguard: Tortoise Color

Bracing: A-Frame X-Bracing

Side Wood: Laminated Mahogany

Back Wood: Solid Mahogany

Back Construction: 2 piece

Back Inlay Strip: Black Fiber (Style 18)

Fingerboard and Bridge: Rosewood

Binding: Tortoise Color

Bound Fingerboard: No

Neck Width at Nut: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 25.4"

Frets Clear: 14

Frets Total: 20

Body Finish: Satin with Honey Gold Toner

Number of Strings: 6

Recommended Strings: Martin SP
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