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Ah man the gas is starting to bubble up. If these had real wood fingerboard I might already own one.
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Just from a utility standpoint, I’m ok with the fretboard and bridge, etc. I have other precious guitars with all the good wood. I can get on board with some alternative materials if I keep in mind my context for having this guitar. Context for others can certainly be different.
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Yeah I'm in the minority re: the Element pickup. I have an Element Pro Barndoor in my Rainsong that sounds real good to my ears, so I replaced the Fishman MX-T (Sonitone) that came in my SC10e with the Baggs Element VTC and that works much better for me. So I guess different strokes...
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Well, I pulled the trigger on one today! Just played plugged in for a bit and not sure if I love the sound. I'll play it at a gig Thursday and see. It always sounds better playing out somewhere. Anyone else have any recommendations for a pickup to get if I still don't like the sound?
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I was following this Facebook page of SC guitar owners, and one guy there contacted Martin to inquire if the SC10e-Sapele was a solid top or all solid. The Martin rep replied the top, back and sides are all solid. I was definitely surprised by the rep's answer. Here's a screen shot of the reply.
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I'm also surprised to see cedar being called a member of the mahogany family, and the suggestion that a sapele guitar could in fact be built from another wood Martin considers part of that family...!
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I was surprised because the more expensive 13 models in the SC Series are layered/lam back and sides. But then again, the Road Series D10 sapele is all solid sapele. Of course the koa and ziricote are more expensive woods then sapele is...
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Having spent some time there and with their plant manager, I understand why they mix and match and why they can't be specific, but I know everyone cares about all the fine details, even if they love the sound and feel, they think it's a downgrade. |
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I was thinking of cedar tops, and an SC10-Sapele that receives one of those will sound (and look) at bit too different to be explained away as "the woods are from the same family"
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I’d proudly own one.
Maybe I’ll own Joe’s in a year!
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Thanks Maury!
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You’re welcome!
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