Should I buy this?? Martin Modern Deluxe OM 28

[brandall10]

Originally Posted by Mrbirdog

Dude.
I am happy for you....for 600 more you could get one NEW with warranty and NO dings
If you're happy we are over the moon for you
Mrbirdog

Mrbirdog

As I posted earlier, list is $5199, * .6 = $3120, he saved over $1300.

The $3999 people keep throwing around is MAP.

[Peepaw]

Originally Posted by surfcowboy

IT'S MINE!!

Other than the surface nicks and dings the guitar was in perfect working condition. Plays and sounds wonderful. Incredibly light and responsive. The luthier and I agreed it more or less looks like a new guitar that someone banged around but it has no functional issues whatsoever.

The seller was really nice and knew exactly how good of a deal I was getting but said he already owns 3 or 4 high end guitars. He wasn't the original owner and he said he purchased it for really cheap from someone that knew very little about guitars with the intent of flipping it.

$1800 for a $4000 guitar.... all I can say is if you live in a larger metro area keep an eye on Craigslist

Congrats, you got a heck of a deal.
I'm guessing the case came with it? I hope.

As far as getting a new one for $600 more, I say BS.

[surfcowboy]

Originally Posted by brandall10

As I posted earlier, list is $5199, * .6 = $3120, he saved over $1300.

The $3999 people keep throwing around is MAP.

Just for my own clarity, the 40% off MSRP is the offer a sponsor/dealer can offer for a new Martin?

[Mrbirdog]

Originally Posted by brandall10

As I posted earlier, list is $5199, * .6 = $3120, he saved over $1300.

The $3999 people keep throwing around is MAP.

Oh...I stand corrected.

As I am not currently in the market I was going on what was posted in this thread, my first mistake.... full retail is (5199) ?

BTW I tried the model(s) was not impressed...just my 2 cents

[jim1960]

Originally Posted by surfcowboy

...for 600 more?? I wasn't aware there were deals like this. How / where do you find a price like that?

He's mistaken. The best you'll do on that guitar brand new looks to be about $3120.

[Treenewt]

Originally Posted by surfcowboy

IT'S MINE!!

Other than the surface nicks and dings the guitar was in perfect working condition. Plays and sounds wonderful. Incredibly light and responsive. The luthier and I agreed it more or less looks like a new guitar that someone banged around but it has no functional issues whatsoever.

The seller was really nice and knew exactly how good of a deal I was getting but said he already owns 3 or 4 high end guitars. He wasn't the original owner and he said he purchased it for really cheap from someone that knew very little about guitars with the intent of flipping it.

$1800 for a $4000 guitar.... all I can say is if you live in a larger metro area keep an eye on Craigslist

DUDE congrats! I told my wife, "How come this kind of stuff never happens to me?" But I'm glad it worked out for you. That is an incredible guitar, and you don't have to worry about putting the first ding on it! Enjoy every note!

[MaurysMusic]

Originally Posted by Mrbirdog

Maury,

If that's you who posted, I am kinda surprised by your response.

Anyway, Happy New Year and hope I have a reason to give you a call in the future.

Mrbirdog

HNY to you too. This was me ... why the surprise?

[surfcowboy]

Thanks again for all the help and encouragement in this thread! This is my first Martin and my first solid wood acoustic.

I've been playing for almost 20 years and at various times in my life I've had nice-ish guitars but I sold them when I became interested in electric guitar. I only got back into playing acoustic a couple years ago after buying a 60s Silvertone parlor guitar for $14 from Goodwill. It's a fun little blues box but in no way a serious guitar.

So, in other words, this is a HUGE upgrade for me!

[foxo]

Originally Posted by surfcowboy

Thanks again for all the help and encouragement in this thread! This is my first Martin and my first solid wood acoustic.

I've been playing for almost 20 years and at various times in my life I've had nice-ish guitars but I sold them when I became interested in electric guitar. I only got back into playing acoustic a couple years ago after buying a 60s Silvertone parlor guitar for $14 from Goodwill. It's a fun little blues box but in no way a serious guitar.

So, in other words, this is a HUGE upgrade for me!

Have fun with it and glad you got a great deal. On the plus side too you don’t need to worry about the inevitable first ding!

[Mrbirdog]

Originally Posted by MaurysMusic

HNY to you too. This was me ... why the surprise?

Driving a car around with insurance, buying a possible lifetime instrument without warranty.....And the obvious, used guitar sales don't help dealers like you.

On another note I played my OM I got from you moments ago and it sounds better and better. Thanks!!

Regards
Mrbirdog

[MaurysMusic]

Originally Posted by Mrbirdog

Driving a car around with insurance, buying a possible lifetime instrument without warranty.....And the obvious, used guitar sales don't help dealers like you.

On another note I played my OM I got from you moments ago and it sounds better and better. Thanks!!

Regards
Mrbirdog

I was just commenting as it sounded like a great deal. I'm glad you're enjoying your OM. 😎

[Arlington]

Great price. I hope it plays well and you are still happy with it.