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« on: August 09, 2012, 12:50:57 AM »

Hi everyone,

after saving quite a few pennies and some dimes, and the time to buy a brand new proper acoustic guitar is nearing. The only problem is, I can't decide, and where I live, I have no chance for proper testing. I've narrowed my choices to Gibson J-200 and Martin D-28 or HD-28. I know the basic difference in their timbre and structure, and I love both their sound (maybe Gibson even more... plus it's a beauty, but then again most of my heroes have used Martins). What's your take on those two? Which one I should go after? Any experiences? I've been searching the net, only to find endless "yes/no" arguments and the stock "well, whichever feels right" comments. I know, it's my decision, but any helpful opinions or advices from long-time Gibson/Martin players would be welcome.
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2012, 04:32:45 AM »

..... I love both their sound (maybe Gibson even more...

Think you've answered it right there!
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2012, 05:18:12 AM »

..... I love both their sound (maybe Gibson even more...

Think you've answered it right there!

Yeah, I guess you're right. Dave has a J-200. George Harrison played one. J-200 is on the cover of Nashville Skyline. But I'm not saying Martin sounds bad (and it is louder), and the list of Martin users is long and awe-inspiring...

By the way, does anyone have info on acoustics used by the boys? On Party and Wild Honey, especially.
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2012, 06:14:36 AM »

This is a big dilemma for me as well. Long story short, I'd go with the J-200.
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2012, 09:44:20 AM »

^ I would love to hear the long story as well!
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2012, 08:07:02 AM »

..... I love both their sound (maybe Gibson even more...

Think you've answered it right there!

Yeah, I guess you're right. Dave has a J-200. George Harrison played one. J-200 is on the cover of Nashville Skyline. But I'm not saying Martin sounds bad (and it is louder), and the list of Martin users is long and awe-inspiring...

By the way, does anyone have info on acoustics used by the boys? On Party and Wild Honey, especially.

I'm not sure whether who played what, unless you're really going after a specific sound and that's all you're picking it for, is the way forward when choosing guitars. Just go for the sound you like!
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2012, 08:37:22 AM »

^Yes, of course not, that was just an off-topic aside. Actually, the acoustic guitar sound on Party isn't that grand (I suppose that wasn't the point, either). Anyway, my heart tells me to choose J-200 over Martin. They both sound great, but Gibson has the looks as well.
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« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2012, 12:35:47 AM »

Gibson acoustics get better and better over time as long as they're cared for.

I have heard older Martin's that don't have the so called "magic spot" in the sound that Gibson's have.
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