One of the best sounding guitars I've owned in over 50 years of playing. Very well-balanced. Haven't recorded with it yet, but I expect it to perform well. Excellent projection.

I've played classical guitar for years. I'm not only used to, but I prefer the lack of ornamentation that is the norm for classicals. I have two Tacomas that are similar in appearance to the Martin DM and love the understated, simple beauty of these guitars. The materials used are top quality.

It's a Martin. Great set-up from the factory. I like a guitar with an action that's kind of high, so Martin's factory set-up works well for me.

Again, it's a Martin.

Definitely worth its typical selling price.

I'll rate support as a "10," not because I've ever had to use Martin's support (I haven't) but because friends of mine who have have found them to be reasonable to deal with.

As I said earlier, the understated, simple beauty of this guitar is one of its big draws for me as far as appearance goes. I'm more about sound than cosmetics and this guitar delivers the sound.

Pro. Playing over 50 years.

Folk, blues, Americana, Old Time, Mountain

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Active musician

Rock, Delta blues, Classical

Deep, rich and very even tone with the very distinctive Martin bass punch.

Very few a plain jane, the only fancy feature is the very good quality case.

Easy to play, mine came with the perfect action for both bluegrass picking and fingerstyle.

Godd quality a well made guitar although it is very plain.

Great value for the money.

Don't know.

I love it.

Active musician

Bluegrass, folk, gospel.

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.

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

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.

well worth the price

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.

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.

Hobbyist since 1969

Bluegrass, Rock, R&B flatpicking and fingerpicking

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

It's got all the needed stuff, and none of the fat.

It's an American made Martin, nuff said!

Great company with a long history under one family.

24 years as a hobbyist

rock, jazz, R&B

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

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

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.

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

Haven't had any experiences.

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

I'm a hobbyist singersongwriter

Blues, country, ballads singing with fingerstyle accompagment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Back room player

Christian Music / Bluegrass

The sound of this guitar is second to none. It bellows deep, rich sounds with every chord or note. With age the guitar sounds even better

The Mahogony back and sides make this guitar a permanent fixture in any household.

You can either be an expert looking for more sound or a begginer looking for a guitar to last a lifetime.

You don't have to worry about this guitar breaking. Everything is sealed and crafted perfectly. Wheather you are on the road or at home the guitar will last a lifetime.

I would have paid for a $3,000 guitar until i heard the sound of this.

the company is exteremly nice and will do their best to find a solution to your problem.

This guitar just seems to call you. You could be looking at a $3,000 Taylor, and out of the corner of your eye you can look at Martin DM and go bye it immediatly.

Active musician

All

some nice 10 gague strings and you are in business.

Beautiful hardshell case,

quick action, sweet sound,

the best acoustic I have ever played

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

have not had to call, NO problems

Active Musician

Rock, "Alternative", "Country",

Been playing 50 years. Non- professional.

Country, classic rock.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

Blues/rock/bluegrass

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

Nothing fancy. Just your basic acoustic.

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.

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)

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