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Rivers:
Anyone played one? What did you think? I have a certain craving, dark sunburst... I'm not a rosewood guy but think I could adjust. With time.

http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/choosing/guitars.php?p=z&g=g&m=HD-28VS

I know it's a terrible chore but could somebody please go check one out for me, I'm in the land of no HD28VS's

Slack:
Hey Rivers,

If you are going to come all that way and spend that money - why don't you spend a bit more and get exactly what you want - a Collings DS1 or DS1A (adirondak top).  Collings sunbursts are the nuts.

http://www.collingsguitars.com/dreadnoughts-DS1A.htm

Cheers,
slack

BTW, I have a Martin OM18VS and like the VS series a lot.  The through saddles make installing an under saddle pickup more difficult and also make replacing the synthetic saddle with bone a bit more difficult (which is what you want to do to improve the sound).

Rivers:
It's a thought. Are they a lot more expensive than CFM?

Slack:
Martin won't allow publically advertised prices so get an email quote from Elderly.  Here is a straight up comarison.

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HD28VS.htm

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/COLDS2H.htm

A suburst bumps the price on the Collings - there is a suburst collings on Elderly too - so check it out, no comparison in that regard, IMO.

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/COLD2HSB-WIDE.htm
or
http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/COLCJSB.htm

If you want to save money - don;t even look at a Collings - ask Mick.  ;)

 

Slack:
Rivers,

I'm having fun doing your guitar shopping (been awhile since I;ve done any myself!) - here is your Martin in Mahogany, used, about half the price of a new Collings.? At that savings you can get a custom burst.? Have it shipped to my house and I'll keep it safe till you get here. ;D

http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/10U-3603.htm

cheers,
slack

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