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Martin D16RGT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

Sitka Spruce top. Solid Rosewood sides. Solid East Indian Rosewood back.

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"Try this before you spend thousands on your next guitar" submitted September 23, 2003

By a customer from adelphia.net
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Music Style: Gospel country and bluegrass
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Sound: I chose this Martin because it sounded better than some more spendy guitars i put it up against. I play country gospel and bluegrass and this guitar rocks! If you are a finger picker this is a must own! I have owned the guitar less than a year and the sound just gets sweeter. It has opend up some and now has the power i wanted. My friend said if he had found my martin when he was looking and bought his Taylor he would have bought the Martin. Better than the dgt in bass and general sound. Feature: This model has a sitka spruce top gloss finish and matte rosewood sides and back. I had a bone saddle put in mine and it made a difference. I have read other reviews that said the same. I would prefer and ebony finger board but the micarta still works well. Quality: This is a martin and the finish was outstanding and the matched bookend wood is beautiful. I depend on it and do not think i will have any problems with it. Value: this guitar in my opinion is the best in its price range! Manufacturer Support: I have had no reason to deal with Martin because i have had no problems. The Wow Factor: This guitar has its beauty in its simplicity Overall: I will play this guitar till it can no longer play or i am not hear to play it. I am totally pleased with it and feel like i scored a good one!
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"I've played a lot of Martins. All different ranges. This guitar is as close to a D-28 series as anything I've played. Just a tad" submitted September 26, 2011

By a customer from hotmail.com
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Musical Background: Playing, recording, writing, performing
Music Style: Acid Rock
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Sound: I had a D-28 that I sort of "had" to sell. It was about 40 years old and sounded incredible in the studio. Broke my heart to sell it, but that's not the story. I bought my D-16RGT about a year later, and the first thing I noticed is that it had no balls compared to the D-28. It was a few years old and had a chance to work in, so I was a little disappointed. Oh, and going through withdrawals over my D-28. I've had it for about 10 years now, and I have to say it's starting to fight back. I have the same comfort and command over the neck I had before, and the tone is nice and even through the entire range. Balanced flow, not midrangey if you know what I mean. Each string resonates perfectly. I do not get the same harmonics from inside the guitar, but overall it is more than doing the job. Getting this guitar was like trying to replace your dog when he dies. You are sure the new dog isn't going to be the same, but sooner or later he wins you over. That's what happened with this guitar. Don't get me wrong. I'd still like my D-28 back. But this puppy is doing just fine. Feature: Just the basic gold tone tuning pegs, saddle, nut. Some nice inlay around the edges,nice position markers. Actually a bit fancier than the D-28. The fretboard is some kind of composite but plays well. Overall a very nice looking axe. Ease of Use: Too easy. The action is a bit too low off the rack. I find that compromises the sound.That extra couple of millimeters provides just enough more air volume for the strings to move around. That can be fixed or improved with different strings or raising or lowering the bridge. Quality: This is a fine guitar, and no only for the price. It plays like more expensive Martins and better than Taylors I have played. The Taylors sound great out of the box, but they don't age. They stagnate. This axe gets better every year. Value: They always say to get the best you can afford. With this model, you can get the best without having to afford more than you can afford. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed it, but it's a Martin. I'm not worried. The Wow Factor: If I buy a guitar because of sex appeal, shoot me. Overall: My equipment stays with me. Can you say Dan Electro?
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"Love my new martin" submitted May 20, 2011

By a customer from telus.net
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Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: Rock,Blues,Folk
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Sound: I bought this particular guitar and I am absolutely thrilled with it.The sound is unmistakenly Martin and the sweetest voice I have heard in a long time.When I plat it I am simply blown away by the clear and full range it has.I use this guitar with a Shure Beta 58 microphone and it is impressive on stage.I Martin has produced a great instrument for a very good price. Feature: I would prefer a bone saddle and an ebony fingerboard...but it works well as it is. Ease of Use: ..It is the easiest thing to get beautiful sounds from this guitar.This guitar is so playable and so much fun too.I find I play it much longer than I planned every time I pick it up. Quality: Fit and finish is typical for a martin.Superb attention to detail.I feel this is a lifelong companion and i fully intend to get a more robust case for it when I travel.The factory case is OK ,but I need something that is more solid . Manufacturer Support: Never had any problems with this guitar and there has been no need to contact martin other than to exxpress my thanks for such a great product.
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"This bad boy even smells great!!!!" submitted November 11, 2004

By a customer from yahoo.com
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Musical Background: perennially awful guitarist
Music Style: everything
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Sound: This guitar sounds amazing. it really shines when fingerpicked. i really like the way it sounds with a set of elixer lights on it, but they might make it a little too bottom heavy for some people. Value: you can't beat this for the cash. The Wow Factor: come on, it's a martin, who doesn't want one.
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Martin D-16RGT Acoustic Customer Review submitted April 6, 2006

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Sound: Compared it side by side with similar Taylors, and other Martins (D-28) Sound was better than all others in the music store. One year later it still turns me on. Ease of Use: Plays like a dream. Quality: Martin craftsmanship is well... Martin! Value: Best deal around in a guitar for the money. Manufacturer Support: I'll give it a 9 based on what I have heard... I have had no need for support yet. The Wow Factor: It is nothing fancy but I love the simplicity.
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"Excellent guitar for the money" submitted December 30, 2004

By a customer from yahoo.com
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Musical Background: Hobbyist
Music Style: Rock, classical, country, bluegrass
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Sound: Sound quality is excellent. It leans to the bass but highs ring clear as a bell. I've played many guitars at the local guitar shop, D-18's, D-28's and HD-28's and this guitar really holds its own. Its not quite as loud as a HD-28 but the tone is up there. Some of the D-28's I played seemed to be duds as the D-16RGT I bought sounds better. Intonation up the neck is very good (checked with a guitar tuner). Strum open or a E chord and a lot of complex tone comes into play as well as having a nice ring to it. It's like going up to a piano and holding a bunch of keys down. The sound is dark. Feature: Solid sitka spruce top and solid east indian rosewood back and sides. Quality: Incredible workmanship. I cannot find a flaw, except for prominent bear claws on the sitka spruce top. Though it gives the guitar character so I'm not complaining. Value: For the money this is an awesome guitar. Overall: I would only like an HD-28 or HD-28V more, but to me they aren't worth the additional cost, especially the HD-28V.
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