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Martin DCX1E Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Installed Fishman Classic 4 Sonicore sound reinforcement system.
"Martin - can't beat it!"
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Feature:Nice electronics, but it doesn't clutter itself up with unnecessary features. Just a pure pleasure to play and listen to.
Quality:
Seems light, but sturdy. I will be careful though, considering the unfinished top and back.
Value:
Worth more than my HD-28 (bought in 1982 for $2000)! A real steal!
Desirability:
Beautiful in its' simplicity.
Sound:
I had an HD-28 for over 20 years and this matches the sound (and even may surpass it). I feel the familiar "Martin reverberation" in my chest when I play. Simply the best.
Ease of Use:
I had a setup done to lower the action a bit and it now plays better than any other guitar I've ever held (in my 42nd year of playing).
Support:
Haven't need any
Overall:
I'm getting up there and if this lasts as long as the HD-28 did, it will be the last guitar I own!
"Good at twice the price!"
Feature:
The subtleness of this guitar are brilliant. I like the natural finish, the lack of fret markers on the fingerboard enhances rather than detracts from this. The tuners are good, although the nut could do with some lubricant added in the store setup. The pickups work well, although I'm yet to use them for a gig or jamming.
Quality:
I'd say that for the money this instrument is hard to beat. You can get better sounding and (simmilar) playing guitars, but they are far more expensive. The spruce top and HPL sides and back are terrific for this price range.
Value:
When it outshines more expensive instruments you know its good value.
Sound:
When I purchsed this guitar I played about 12 different makes and models before choosing this one. Overall this had the best sound. It even had a decent sound when compared to a Martin that was 3 times the price.
Ease of Use:
How is a quality instrument ever hard to use?
Support:
Haven't had a problem to send to the company.
Overall:
I bought this to be my main acoustic. I didn't want to fall into the trap of spending too much money to be too afraid to play my baby. So this instrument fits the bill nicely.
The subtleness of this guitar are brilliant. I like the natural finish, the lack of fret markers on the fingerboard enhances rather than detracts from this. The tuners are good, although the nut could do with some lubricant added in the store setup. The pickups work well, although I'm yet to use them for a gig or jamming.
Quality:
I'd say that for the money this instrument is hard to beat. You can get better sounding and (simmilar) playing guitars, but they are far more expensive. The spruce top and HPL sides and back are terrific for this price range.
Value:
When it outshines more expensive instruments you know its good value.
Sound:
When I purchsed this guitar I played about 12 different makes and models before choosing this one. Overall this had the best sound. It even had a decent sound when compared to a Martin that was 3 times the price.
Ease of Use:
How is a quality instrument ever hard to use?
Support:
Haven't had a problem to send to the company.
Overall:
I bought this to be my main acoustic. I didn't want to fall into the trap of spending too much money to be too afraid to play my baby. So this instrument fits the bill nicely.
"Outstanding sound and playablity for a bargin price."
Feature:
Seems adaquate, feature wise, however to stap it at the neck the reasonable option is to install a strap button. The strap/plug in point at the bottom of the guitar demands you be careful. Most Acoustics really lack good connections for straps, and this is no exception.
Quality:
This is a Martin and this is although rather inexpensive, a high quality guitar and if you know hardware this is investment quality even though it has the HPL body. It can only appreciate over the years.
Value:
For the quality guitar this is the price is on target. You can spend a lot more and not get a better guitar.
Desirability:
The satin finish looks great. Understated and elegant. Has a lack of flash which actually is very classy looking. Takamine provides simuliar finishs on there EAN 40 models. These Martins look great and reflect an approach to manufacturing quality instrument which is important if you plan on keeping an instrument.
Sound:
Although, this is a lower priced Martin, it still has the great Martin sound. This is a great sounding guitar with incredible projection unplugged and sounds great through a quality acoustic amp. You can spend a lot more and have a no improvement in the quality of the sound
Support:
Rated a 10 with no reason other than the Manufacturer's reputation. I am confident there is support waiting if I need it.
Overall:
Only issue I have with this guitar is the fact it is a dreadnaught body which of course is good for the unplugged side of the instrument. I actually prefer a Grand Auditorium body which is easier to hold and play. Also I prefer the looks of the Grand Auditorium body over the dreadnaught
Seems adaquate, feature wise, however to stap it at the neck the reasonable option is to install a strap button. The strap/plug in point at the bottom of the guitar demands you be careful. Most Acoustics really lack good connections for straps, and this is no exception.
Quality:
This is a Martin and this is although rather inexpensive, a high quality guitar and if you know hardware this is investment quality even though it has the HPL body. It can only appreciate over the years.
Value:
For the quality guitar this is the price is on target. You can spend a lot more and not get a better guitar.
Desirability:
The satin finish looks great. Understated and elegant. Has a lack of flash which actually is very classy looking. Takamine provides simuliar finishs on there EAN 40 models. These Martins look great and reflect an approach to manufacturing quality instrument which is important if you plan on keeping an instrument.
Sound:
Although, this is a lower priced Martin, it still has the great Martin sound. This is a great sounding guitar with incredible projection unplugged and sounds great through a quality acoustic amp. You can spend a lot more and have a no improvement in the quality of the sound
Support:
Rated a 10 with no reason other than the Manufacturer's reputation. I am confident there is support waiting if I need it.
Overall:
Only issue I have with this guitar is the fact it is a dreadnaught body which of course is good for the unplugged side of the instrument. I actually prefer a Grand Auditorium body which is easier to hold and play. Also I prefer the looks of the Grand Auditorium body over the dreadnaught
"If you need a new guitar and don't have a lot of cash to lay out, this is the one for you."
Feature:
My only thought is that this guitar should come with a case instead of having to shell out the extra money. Otherwise, the guitar is great as equipped. The Fishman pre-amp/pick-up setup reproduces the sound of the guitar perfectly.
Quality:
The only reason I gave it a 9 was because the spruce top appears to not have any finish at all. I would be worried about something happening that would damage the wood instead of just damaging the finish of another guitar... such as the (this NEVER happens, huh?) spilled beer and such.
Value:
This has got to be the best bang for the bucks out there. No question about that. The difference in sound between the DCX1E and higher priced "real wood" models tells me that the other models are way overpriced or the DCX1E is a very good value.
Desirability:
For those of us that were born with a pair of work boots in our hand instead of a silver spoon in our mouth, this guitar can't be beat. Even though the sides and back look fake, you forget about that when you put this baby in your hands and start strumming. You'd swear you were playing a much more expensive guitar so when you find a guitar that sounds this good for around $650, don't pass it up.
Sound:
For being a composite body, the sound is fantastic. For the money, I'd give it a 10, but I played this guitar alongside a solid mahogany Martin. There was enough difference for me to tell which was which but for the 650 bones, you can't go wrong.
Support:
Since I don't own this instrument yet, I have had no need to contact the company directly... but the information available on their website is exceptional.
Overall:
Once I get this guitar, I don't expect to need another for quite some time. I have enough confidence in this guitar and the Martin name that I don't even think I'll need a duplicate back up instrument.
My only thought is that this guitar should come with a case instead of having to shell out the extra money. Otherwise, the guitar is great as equipped. The Fishman pre-amp/pick-up setup reproduces the sound of the guitar perfectly.
Quality:
The only reason I gave it a 9 was because the spruce top appears to not have any finish at all. I would be worried about something happening that would damage the wood instead of just damaging the finish of another guitar... such as the (this NEVER happens, huh?) spilled beer and such.
Value:
This has got to be the best bang for the bucks out there. No question about that. The difference in sound between the DCX1E and higher priced "real wood" models tells me that the other models are way overpriced or the DCX1E is a very good value.
Desirability:
For those of us that were born with a pair of work boots in our hand instead of a silver spoon in our mouth, this guitar can't be beat. Even though the sides and back look fake, you forget about that when you put this baby in your hands and start strumming. You'd swear you were playing a much more expensive guitar so when you find a guitar that sounds this good for around $650, don't pass it up.
Sound:
For being a composite body, the sound is fantastic. For the money, I'd give it a 10, but I played this guitar alongside a solid mahogany Martin. There was enough difference for me to tell which was which but for the 650 bones, you can't go wrong.
Support:
Since I don't own this instrument yet, I have had no need to contact the company directly... but the information available on their website is exceptional.
Overall:
Once I get this guitar, I don't expect to need another for quite some time. I have enough confidence in this guitar and the Martin name that I don't even think I'll need a duplicate back up instrument.
"Very satisfied owner of a DCX1E Martin"
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Feature:The guitar's features are somewhat basic.That is one reason the price is relatively modest,at least for a Martin.However,the tuners are solid and tight,the pickup is quite nice,the neck is smooth and fast to play,and the overall construction of the guitar is pretty rugged.Those are the features that count.I do wish it had the usual abalone locator dots found on most guitar necks,though.
Quality:
Any instrument can be damaged by abuse, but this one feels positively solid.One needs to be careful with the unfinished top,and the mahogany veneer sides,but the overall construction is quite good (I was also a boat carpenter for three years,many moons ago).
Value:
I probably have one of the best "values" for a DCX1E of most owners.Before I bought it from the local downtown shop,some kid knocked it off of the counter.$150 worth of "luthier" work later,I traded $400 worth of 3 modest used guitars for this one.Yes!!!!!
Desirability:
This is not a "sexy" guitar.The DCX1E,like a truly good woman,shows her heart,soul and beauty from within.The cheap and flashy looking guitars,like the cheap fems,try to distract you with their outward appearance,hoping you'll miss their lack of true inward value.
Sound:
I have played guitar for 38 years.I have tried many acoustics over the years,and this guitar has an astounding sound for its price,both plugged in and unplugged.My other acoustics include a "Little Martin",a Fender DG-22,a Martin Sigma DM1STE and a Samick Greg Bennett.After playing the Martin DCX1E for a week,I'm trading the Fender and Sigma in for a Blueridge 12-string.My new Martin has made the other acoustics orphans of the "guitar room".
Ease of Use:
I'm still learning the subtleties of the pickup, through my Peavey Transtube 110 amp and my Marshall MGD 30 amp.But,the tone of this baby is sweet,plugged in or not.Like my Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus,it seems to almost play itself.
Support:
I haven't had to call Martin for any help.I have heard that Martin service is quite good,though.
Overall:
I don't expect to ever dispose of this guitar,unless,God forbid,it has an untimely demise.Were that to happen,I would have to have another one.Its that good,even at the full (undamaged)price.I would have to go to a $1,000 range to truly find anything significantly better.
"Great guitar for the price"
Value:
Really good value for the money. I know if I have to sell it down the road, I'll get my money back. Not that I'll ever sell it.
Sound:
This guitar sounds great. I've been wanting a new acoustic for a while. It sounds wonderful, action is great. Shoot, it even smells good.
Really good value for the money. I know if I have to sell it down the road, I'll get my money back. Not that I'll ever sell it.
Sound:
This guitar sounds great. I've been wanting a new acoustic for a while. It sounds wonderful, action is great. Shoot, it even smells good.
"A SEXY GIRL WAKING DOWN THE FRETS"
Feature:
Simple as in "no funny sh3238"
Quality:
Looks great, If this was a woman you would fall for her surely.
Desirability:
Tolda ya
Sound:
The sound is great man! output levels are nicely balanced when using pickup, acoustic it sounds great of course there are better martin's but for the price you can't get any better, I tried a couple of gibson's in the same price (a little higher) and found this guitar much more soft in the bends, and the truth is that it's a great comfortable guitar.
Support:
Never
Overall:
Just buy it man, no doubt bout it
Simple as in "no funny sh3238"
Quality:
Looks great, If this was a woman you would fall for her surely.
Desirability:
Tolda ya
Sound:
The sound is great man! output levels are nicely balanced when using pickup, acoustic it sounds great of course there are better martin's but for the price you can't get any better, I tried a couple of gibson's in the same price (a little higher) and found this guitar much more soft in the bends, and the truth is that it's a great comfortable guitar.
Support:
Never
Overall:
Just buy it man, no doubt bout it
"A Gem of a Guitar"
Quality:
As this guitar is of HPL construction, it is extremely durable for gigging. It doesn't go out of tune hardly at all when exposed to temperature and humidity changes. As there is no clear coating, it is susceptible to scratches.
Value:
Dollar for dollar, you will be hard pressed to find a guitar that plays and sounds as good.
Desirability:
This is a beautiful instrument...It looks as nice as it sounds! The lack of position markers only enhances the appearence. The contrast of the spuce top with the "rosewood look" sides and back is very appealling. It is impossible to walk past it without picking it up and playing it.
Sound:
This guitar sounds excellent when used acoustically. Tones are clear, crisp, and undistorted. It sounds better than my D-28 that costs significantly more. For the money, this is the best sounding guitar I tried. I have used this guitar for recording and for live gigs. I find that the bass really drops off, even after adjusting the tone controls and my Fender Acousitic amp and that the E string sounds thinner than I like when playing leads. I believe that adjusting the postion of the pick up inside the guitar may help, but I haven't done that yet.
Ease of Use:
This guitar is extermely fun to play. Upon purchase, it was necessary to have the action lowered.
Support:
I had to have the action adjusted....covered under the Martin Warranty
Overall:
I have had my guitar for about 2 years and it has caused me no concerns. No idea what the longevity will be, but I play it daily and it is my main guitar for weekend gigs. If I wear it out, I will definitely buy another one!
As this guitar is of HPL construction, it is extremely durable for gigging. It doesn't go out of tune hardly at all when exposed to temperature and humidity changes. As there is no clear coating, it is susceptible to scratches.
Value:
Dollar for dollar, you will be hard pressed to find a guitar that plays and sounds as good.
Desirability:
This is a beautiful instrument...It looks as nice as it sounds! The lack of position markers only enhances the appearence. The contrast of the spuce top with the "rosewood look" sides and back is very appealling. It is impossible to walk past it without picking it up and playing it.
Sound:
This guitar sounds excellent when used acoustically. Tones are clear, crisp, and undistorted. It sounds better than my D-28 that costs significantly more. For the money, this is the best sounding guitar I tried. I have used this guitar for recording and for live gigs. I find that the bass really drops off, even after adjusting the tone controls and my Fender Acousitic amp and that the E string sounds thinner than I like when playing leads. I believe that adjusting the postion of the pick up inside the guitar may help, but I haven't done that yet.
Ease of Use:
This guitar is extermely fun to play. Upon purchase, it was necessary to have the action lowered.
Support:
I had to have the action adjusted....covered under the Martin Warranty
Overall:
I have had my guitar for about 2 years and it has caused me no concerns. No idea what the longevity will be, but I play it daily and it is my main guitar for weekend gigs. If I wear it out, I will definitely buy another one!
"This this calls your name..."
Feature:
the electronics are awesome
Quality:
awesome quality
Sound:
this thing rings....there is just something about this guitar that speaks to me, its like it wispers to your soul while you play. I love it.
the electronics are awesome
Quality:
awesome quality
Sound:
this thing rings....there is just something about this guitar that speaks to me, its like it wispers to your soul while you play. I love it.
"GREAT GUITAR PERIOD"
Quality:
its a martin...the best ever
Value:
this guitar should be priced at about $3,000
Desirability:
id sleep with it
Sound:
the sound of this guitar is beautiful to say the least
Support:
no problems so far
Overall:
this product will satisfy me for as long as i own it
its a martin...the best ever
Value:
this guitar should be priced at about $3,000
Desirability:
id sleep with it
Sound:
the sound of this guitar is beautiful to say the least
Support:
no problems so far
Overall:
this product will satisfy me for as long as i own it
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