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Thoughts on Martin 000-28EC?
Looking to pick up a new smaller body guitar, and move away from dreadnoughts some. The mod-V neck intrigues me, slightly wider string spacing. Just looks like a really nice guitar for the price. I've watched a few review videos, but that's about as good as I can do around here as no one stocks one.
Anything else with similar specs at a similar price point worth checking out? Thanks. |
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I’ve had a couple
Impressed with the fit and finish Thought it was a really good smaller bodied rosewood guitar |
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What made you decide to get rid of them?
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I have a 2012 and it's a great all-purpose guitar.
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Thought the 000 in general sounded “boxy”
Nothing against the particular model which I liked |
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The nicest neck on a modern Martin - it's a mod V, but feels different than the mod V on other models.
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How would you go about removing the signature on the EC? Black magic marker? Tape would be too noticeable.
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I've got a Martin Rosewood 000, a 2022 00028 Modern Deluxe. I've never played a EC so can't compare them but my 00028 MD gets a good share of my playing time. The neck makes it the easiest guitar I own to play. It has a VTS Sitka top and some other features, I think it's worth checking out.
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Have had a 'burst EC since '07 (thanks, Jon). Other than the binding issues, I love it.
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I've been through four 000 Martins and they are all gone.
Like one comment above, they all sounded too "boxey". One thing in favor of the 000-28EC, however, is the comfortable neck. But if you're used to the sound of a quality dread, you'll probably not be satisfied with any 000 (unless it was built with the deep body option that adds 1/2" in body depth). |
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There were a number of threads about this model many years ago. A near constant comment was that the neck is significantly different from the standard 000-28 neck, so you might keep that in mind...
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The 000/OM body style is super comfortable to play. Are they as loud as a dread - no they are not, but they still sound very good. I wouldn’t say though that they are made to bang hard on. If you need that, get a bigger guitar. If however, you like to play with your fingers or sit on the couch and play, the 000-28/18 are great guitars for that.
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It sounds better for picking then strumming. It's rear shifted bracing so it will sound more even sounding than bass heavy
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Did you have the Martin binding problem on an '07 EC? I thought the problems started around 2012? I have an EC from '07 - was going to recommend the earlier models as they had no ...err...... problems...maybe not, then? Mine has the 'previous presidential tan style'.....no other problems and the neck is a fave! BluesKing777. |