| We ordered this instrument almost two years
ago and it has just arrived! Unfortunately this model is now listed
on the Martin website as "inactive" so there will in all probability,
be a limited number of opportunities to acquire one of these '40s replica
D-28 Golden Era guitars.
I think that among musicians who have had
the pleasure of playing a number of original issue D-28's from the '40s
& '50s as well as the D-28GE, it is generally acknowledged that
the build quality, power & tone of Martin's D-28GE is as good
or better than it has ever been during any era. I can personally
attest to the fact that this particular instrument will go toe-to-toe with
ANY original issue D-28 I have ever played and hold it's head high!
Right out of the box this instrument sounds very open and EXTREMELY powerful
with an assertive overall dynamic and a surprisingly mature midrange!!! |
