Will Martin's modern deluxe's stand the test of time?

[ii Cybershot ii]

I haven't fallen for a single Modern Deluxe I've played. So for me the answer is no, because they aren't worth the price in the first place.

[martingitdave]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

I just want a 1937 D-28 Authentic Aged with a skinnier neck!!! I don't want to hold a 4x4 post all day while I'm playing guitar!! Would that be too much to ask??

I’m with you on that. But I would add that I want the Ti truss rod in one too. :-)

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

I just want a 1937 D-28 Authentic Aged with a skinnier neck!!! I don't want to hold a 4x4 post all day while I'm playing guitar!! Would that be too much to ask??

Realize this is an older thread but happened to have heard a guy play a D-42 MD just the other day
I agree, Now I do have rather small hand (not sure if that matters ) BUT after playing and gigging an older Taylor 810 for years I just do not like the traditional Martin neck .
So I have to admit for me anyway this Modern Deluxe series is probably to only reason I would consider buying a Martin
I personally like the D 42 Modern Deluxe over the D 28 MD but $7400 is bit steep And $9500 for 37 authentic is definitely out of the question for my budget

[jimmy bookout]

At least the Martin MD's won't have binding issues.

PS. Sorry, I had to do it.

[Steve DeRosa]

I doubt it - but one of those will look real good hanging on my wall next to the ALternative X, D-420, a few never-played X-Series "Cowboy" guitars, and a bamboo uke...

[sinistral]

This thread is four and a half years old, and the number of Modern Deluxe models has expanded considerably in the interim, so it would appear as if the line has staying power. The Super D was like the Sitka Spruce Goose. We’ll see about the Inception.

[Pender]

I do love my 00-28 MD!

[EZYPIKINS]

Been playing my 000-28eMD almost exclusively for 9 months now. Rehearsing with it 2 or 3 times a day per week. Gigging with it.

It is settling in. I had to make a new saddle for it, not too long ago.

But the tone, both unplugged as well as plugged in, is just amazing.

And its so playable. I'm a small handed guy. Like a slim neck.

My MD is not going anywhere. The price is a little steep yes. If it weren't for the price, I'd have more of em.

[hamburg325]

Just from the name alone, it doesn't feel like they'll be timeless.

[MaurysMusic]

Yes. I honestly feel like the MDs are better than their standard series cousins.

[Mr. Paul]

Originally Posted by hamburg325

Just from the name alone, it doesn't feel like they'll be timeless.

It took me a good long while to get over the silly name and actually play one. I like them a lot.

[Mjme123@aol. Om]

My luthier referred to the Modern Deluxe series as polarizing, this post seems to support that. Youget a lot of great features for the money. I like mine.

[Br1ck]

There are people that like and people that don't like the Modern Deluxe. In thirty years there will be those that like them and those that don't. Is that the test of time?

[Moldstar]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

I played the majority of the upper-end guitars in the Martin Summer NAMM booth and the D-28MD was my second favorite guitar I played that day behind a 1937 D-28 Authentic Aged. I don't understand why people don't like them! I think they play great and sound great, well, that particular one did. I will say that I'll take my D-41 over that MD all day long. If the '37 AA D-28 had a more user-friendly neck, that'd be my favorite guitar I've ever played and I'd be wanting one bad. IMO, I think the Martin faithful get frustrated if Martin tries something new and only wants the pre-war guitar sound. I love my Martin, but they're gonna get left behind if that's all they continue to push.

They are only the oldest continuously operating company in the United States, 200 years + now? I'm not so sure they will just disappear or get 'left behind.'

[EZYPIKINS]

Originally Posted by llew

I haven't had the opportunity to play any of the MD's but I've been fairly underwhelmed by what I've heard on YT. Not a fair example for sure. When I can try one I will.They seem to be selling well and if sales ares strong Martin will probably continue to build them at least until they "re-release" something else to possibly take their place?

I'm underwhelmed by everything I hear on YouTube