NGD Martin SC10E Sapele

[jricc]

It's actually 2 weeks old...I needed a backup to my Rainsong CH-OM, so I went out shopping and played a spruce topped SC10E and really liked it, filed it away to think about for a week. When I went to play the spruce topped one again, it had just come out in an all Sapele version. Played it, liked it even more than the spruce topped version and bought it. I just love the neck on this thing, the sapele is very alive sounding for a normally warm sounding wood. I've gigged it 4 times already, it is such a comfortable guitar, it plays amazing, but the Sonitone has to go.

[lowrider]

Nice looking guitar, but yes, the Sonotone has to go. What will you replace it with?

[Glennwillow]

Congrats on the pretty guitar!

I have heard some live demos of the Sonitone pickup system, and I, too, didn't think it was all that impressive. You've got lots of terrific alternatives.

Have fun with this new guitar!

- Glenn

[jricc]

Thanks a lot lowrider and Glenn.

Lowrider, I'm deciding between a Baggs Element (I've had good success with it in my Rainsong) and the HiFi. I'm really on the fence...

[JackB1]

Originally Posted by jricc

Thanks a lot lowrider and Glenn.

Lowrider, I'm deciding between a Baggs Element (I've had good success with it in my Rainsong) and the HiFi. I'm really on the fence...

Which did you end up going with? Please report back. Thanks

[PassingThru]

Nice one. I like the SC10 series. Make some music.

[jricc]

Originally Posted by JackB1

Which did you end up going with? Please report back. Thanks

Jack I tried the HiFi, doesn't completely fit on the bridge plate. Shame as I would've liked to have heard it. Baggs said it has to be completely on the plate, unlike the the tru mic.

I went with the Baggs Element VTC. I'm very satisifed with it. I know a lot of people don't like the Element, but I do, it just works for my gigs.

[Glennwillow]

Congrats on the new Martin, Joe! Glad you like it!

- Glenn

[JackB1]

Originally Posted by jricc

It's actually 2 weeks old...I needed a backup to my Rainsong CH-OM, so I went out shopping and played a spruce topped SC10E and really liked it, filed it away to think about for a week. When I went to play the spruce topped one again, it had just come out in an all Sapele version. Played it, liked it even more than the spruce topped version and bought it. I just love the neck on this thing, the sapele is very alive sounding for a normally warm sounding wood. I've gigged it 4 times already, it is such a comfortable guitar, it plays amazing, but the Sonitone has to go.

Did you add the pickguard yourself? I haven't see others with one?

[jricc]

Originally Posted by JackB1

Did you add the pickguard yourself? I haven't see others with one?

Yes I did add the pickguard. Bought an inexpensive one from GC and cut it to fit as best as I could.

[jricc]

Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Congrats on the new Martin, Joe! Glad you like it!

- Glenn

Thanks so much Glenn!

[JackB1]

Originally Posted by jricc

Yes I did add the pickguard. Bought an inexpensive one from GC and cut it to fit a best as I could.

OK thanks. Any trouble getting it to stick to that satin finish?

[jricc]

Originally Posted by JackB1

OK thanks. Any trouble getting it to stick to that satin finish?

No issue whatsoever, stuck right to it and hasn't moved.
Here's the one i used. You have to just finagle it enough so it fits to the circumference. It's not perfect, but it's close.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Proline...92606661781.gc

[JackB1]

Originally Posted by jricc

No issue whatsoever, stuck right to it and hasn't moved.
Here's the one i used. You have to just finagle it enough so it fits to the circumference. It's not perfect, but it's close.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Proline...92606661781.gc

Thanks. They put one on the SC13e but not this? Smart to put one on...that satin finish can wear easily. Was also considering one of those clear ones.

[jricc]

Originally Posted by JackB1

Thanks. They put one on the SC13e but not this? Smart to put one on...that satin finish can wear easily. Was also considering one of those clear ones.

Protection yes...and i like the look of pickguards too.