Martin D-1 Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides give the D1 clear and precise tones.

Within the Martin tradition of great sound and beautiful looking guitars, the D1 is no exception. A solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides give the D1 clear and precise tones.

Model: D-1

Body Style: 14-Fret Dreadnought (D)

Series: 1 Series

Top Wood: Solid Spruce

Rosette: Black and White

Pickguard: Tortoise Color

Bracing: A-Frame X-Bracing

Side Wood: Laminated Mahogany

Back Wood: Solid Mahogany

Back Construction: 2 piece

Back Inlay Strip: Black Fiber (Style 18)

Fingerboard and Bridge: Rosewood

Binding: Tortoise Color

Bound Fingerboard: No

Neck Width at Nut: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 25.4"

Frets Clear: 14

Frets Total: 20

Body Finish: Satin with Honey Gold Toner

Number of Strings: 6

Recommended Strings: Martin SP

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (94 ratings)
Submitted January 19, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com

"Sweet sound, easy action"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I'd have to buy used to replace it, so I would, but I don't expect to have to replace it. I'd still be looking at Martin or Taylor and dreadnoughts with satin finishes if I did.
Sound
The tone of this relatively inexpensive Martin Dreadnought is amazing. I've owned mine for 10 yrs and absolutely love it. Easy action, stays in tune. It's designed for light and medium gauge strings, just fyi. Works well if you like to tune lower and use a capo. Works well with your basic soundhole pickup for amplification. No buzz, smooth action, easy on the fingers... and ears.
Features
Limited to light and medium gauge strings. Not the highest end tuners, but I've had no issues in 10 yrs and I'm not a stickler for special care. Bought it with a good Martin hardshell case and have traveled the world with it without damage.
Quality
Sweet satin finish, seems to age well. After 10 yrs, still easy action. Tortoiseshell pick guard has protected the top well.
Value
Rave reviews if you look online and I would add mine to that. I'd buy another, except they've discontinued the model.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed to have customer support so I guess that says A LOT. I suspect Martin would stand behind it well... however, the model IS discontinued, not sure why. It gets rave reviews.
The Wow Factor
The sound is superb, especially for a solo artist. Sure, I'd love a Taylor or even a more expensive Martin, but for the money, this is awesome and I'd buy it again.

Musical Background:

Folk guitar/singer/songwriter... pro about 30yrs ago!

Musical Style:

Folk, alternative, folk rock
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