Martin DC15E Reviews | Acoustic Guitars

On 2001-06-24, Jerry S. Faigin gave this Martin Acoustic Guitar a 5...(22)

Purchase: I bought the guitar in Ventura at McCabe's and it cost the rest of my MIDI + P.A. equipment, a handmade electric bass + $500 cash.
Pros: The warm but pepie tones, volume and onboard electronics by Fishman.
Cons: It's face sides and back are mahogany. This kind of guitar has not been produced since the great depression around the 1920-1930's (known as the 00 and 000 17's). They are ugly to look at, (in my opinion).
Quality: Like all Martins, this one is built with the same handmade care as the best of their models. It's how they shave the "A" or "X" frame bracings that make each guitar unique + the different choices of wood! It also carries the lifetime warranty!

Summary: Because Martin could slice a thiner face from mahogany is (I think) the reason my guitar sounds so gooooood! Be warned, I played exact models of the same guitar and they do not sound the same! When buying any acustic guitar practice "What You See Is What You Get" WYSIWYG - Whiseewig! An example would be, I tested and played a Tacoma and a Taylor guitars with the same warmth. I would have bought either one of theese guitars if the music stores would have worked with me on my old equipment for trade and the lack of cash I had! Last Comment, some guitars have great tones, sounds, electronics but, are inexpensive in price and lack fancy woods. Knowing a good "luther" (guitar repair person) can take any poor guitar with great sound and make it play better for you. I also own a "Yamaha FG-80" with pine sides/back and a cedar face. The tones were great but played poorly. My luther took my Yamaha & Martin and turned them into professional playing guitars! My guitars are now equal in sound and playability to some of the best guitars made today at a fraction of their prices!

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