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Martin DM Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

From the Martin Road Series comes the DM. With a solid Spruce top and laminated Mahogany for the sides and back, this guitar produces an unmatched sound quality. The Satin finish gives the DM a beautiful look. Learn More...

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  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $224.98
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Overall User Ratings

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* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
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Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
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Feature:
Beautiful hardshell case,

Quality:
the best acoustic I have ever played

Value:
Others at 2 or 3 x the price for less sound.

Sound:
some nice 10 gague strings and you are in business.

Ease of Use:
quick action, sweet sound,

Support:
have not had to call, NO problems

Overall:
there is no other

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
No fancy frills, just a beautiful looking and sounding guitar.

Quality:
The quality of this guitar is excellent, Martin definitley lives up to it's reputation for a well built instrument. It stays in tune very well and has a consistent quality of sound.

Value:
For the price and quality of this guitar, you can't find one better anywhere.

Desirability:
This is not a fancy guitar but it is definitley a practical buy.

Sound:
Has a very bright sound,perfect for the music I play. I have owned a number of acoustic guitars over the last 30 years, and this has to be the best sounding guitar I've ever owned.

Ease of Use:
Acoustic guitars are usually a little harder to play than an electric but this Martin DM is very easy on the fingers and wrist.

Support:
Have not needed support, but I am assured it is available if needed.

Overall:
I am very happy with my Martin DM and do not expect to buy another guitar to replace it. I believe this guitar will serve me well for many years to come.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
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Sound:
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Support:
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Feature:
It's got all the needed stuff, and none of the fat.

Quality:
It's an American made Martin, nuff said!

Sound:
This thing sounds like the $5,000 models, or damn near.

Support:
Great company with a long history under one family.

Overall:
An American made Martin for well under a grand?? can you ask for more?

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Quality:
Would have expected nothing less and once again Martin proved them selfs with the DM series. Don't let the price fool you. It is a great guitar.

Value:
For the money, you want regret it. If you are just beginning to play or if you have been at it for years, the DM series is an all around great guitar for every level of player.

Sound:
The Martin DM series is the best guitar I have own (and I have several). The quality of the sound is second to none and very easy to play. I have been playing guitar for several years now and have owned more than 24 acoustic guitars during that time. Martin really came through with the DM. You just can't go wrong with this investment.

Ease of Use:
Very fun and easy to play. I had a pick-up installed under the saddle about 1 year ago, it sounds as good through an amp as it does unplugged.

Overall:
It will many years before I will part with my Martin DM. If fact only when I close my eyes for the last time will I ever depart from owning it. It will be passed on to my son at that point.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The case is great! It is solid and the guitar floats into with an almost airtight fit.

Quality:
I can't say enough good things about my DM. I am not going to subject it to adverse conditions just to see if it will stand up. I am sure that this one will last me until I pass it on to my son who plays also.

Value:
well worth the price

Desirability:
It is not as pretty as a D-35. But when you pick it up and put fingers to wood it becomes a thing of beauty.

Sound:
Brite! crisp highs, all strings equally resonate, intonations are accurate at every fret. tuning can be changed and returned with ease, stays in tune without constantly having to adjust.

Support:
After I purchased my DM and played it a while. I could tell that the action could be sweetened a little and my local dealer made the adjustments for me free of charge and installed a new set of strings. If it were any better it would play itself.

Overall:
You can never have enough guitars. I will own others but I will always keep this one.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
It's got a great hardshell case, thas the only important accessorie I can think of.

Quality:
There's no flaws at all on this guitar and it's manufactured very nice and smooth on the surface. The neck feels very nice in spite of the satin finsh-again I like a gloss finish better. As I mentioned before you have to be extra careful with the satin finished surface on the top of the guitar and this could be a problem if you are a heavy strummer. As I Myself plays mostly fingerstyle it's not a problem but it annoys me with the sweat marks where I'm resting my arm. This is the only flaw I've got but it's only a cosmetic issue.

Value:
The Martin DM is great value and sounds as good as the D-28 but it's not the exact same tone and if you expect that it's probably not for you

Desirability:
It looks great, however not very appealing in my opinion because of the satin finish but it's beautiful in an understated way.

Sound:
Big sound, very full and expressive. Like all Martin dreadnaughts (exept the x-series which I think is cheaply made) it's got a lot of volume maby not the loudest compared to more expensive Martins like the D-28 or similar, but thats also what the price says-you get what you pay for right!?. Like all quality guitars it suits strumming and fingerstyle equally and it has a more bright tone than the D-28, not it lacks bass but the highs are very clear and bright. Personally I like a guitar with a gloss finish so i won't the forever, not because of the sound, but you have to take a little more care of the satin finish

Support:
Haven't had any experiences.

Overall:
I dream of a guitar with a gloss finish maybe an Alhambra Dreadnaught with either solid mahogany, ovangcol or rosewood back and sides. These spanish made guitars are great value and as I live in Denmark I pay a lot of taxes when I buy a Martin guitar(about 30% more expensive than US) so you get a greater value when you buy a european manufactured instrument. How

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Wish it had an ebony fretboard and a finished top, but then I'd have paid $200 more! The guitar plays and sounds wonderful as it is - laminate sides & back, rosewood fingerboard, plain top, Martin tuners.

Quality:
Quality is second-to-none. I was a bit nervous at first because it was a bit lighter than any of my previous acoustics, but this turned out to be a non-issue.

Value:
This guitar is sells for an oustanding price for the value.

Desirability:
Not the flashiest thing in the world, but then what quality acoustic really is? Its built very well, and shows it. Basically a plain-jane item that sounds killer.

Sound:
The tone and volume of this guitar is everything you'd expect from a Martin. Much, much richer and fuller than "comparable" guitars with laminate sides & back.

Support:
I have had no company contact or warranty experience with this guitar.

Overall:
I will always buy Martin acoustics, and will go with the DM again for a budget/practice model.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
Nothing fancy. Just your basic acoustic.

Quality:
Seems well made although not very durable. I'm very careful handling it because it doesn't appear it can take much punishment. Definately a "play at home" guitar.

Value:
Since it's a Martin, it should hold its value until I'm ready to move up to the next level (D-17 or D-18)

Sound:
Nice, rich sound. Best I've played in this price range.

Support:
Haven't dealt directly with Martin but the dealer was very helpful and gave me a pretty good deal.

Overall:
Excellent instrument until you save enough money to but a real guitar.

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