Like my Martin DRJ-10E but am considering a Martin 000-10E Spruce Top

[rabbuhl]

I was looking for something with better playability but not too expensive. I found I think a guitar which I will buy next year. It is a Martin 000-10E Special Edition with a Spruce top.

Top Material: Solid Spruce
Body Material: Solid Sapele
Body Type: 000-14 Fret
Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
Electronics: Fishman MX-T

[Caddy]

I have had that model but without the electronics for a couple years and it has been my most played guitar since I got it and I have a dozen acoustics to choose from. Sounds good and is very comfortable. Been playing primarily acoustics since I began playing in 1957 but now at 76 only play at home now.

[blakey]

Those Road Series Martins are very hit and miss with their playability and setup. If you play one in person that's a good example I'd say go for it.
I played a D12e a while back in a shop and it blew me away. Thought it was the best Martin in the shop, even amongst all the USA models there.

[lowrider]

If you're looking for better playability, take you guitar for a set-up. The 000 isn't necessarily going to be any better than your Djr and your Djr should sound better.

[rabbuhl]

Originally Posted by lowrider

If you're looking for better playability, take you guitar for a set-up. The 000 isn't necessarily going to be any better than your Djr and your Djr should sound better.

I did take it for a setup. My theory is I needed just a little bit bigger guitar which will make it easier to play.

[rabbuhl]

Originally Posted by lowrider

If you're looking for better playability, take you guitar for a set-up. The 000 isn't necessarily going to be any better than your Djr and your Djr should sound better.

I played my Djr yesterday. It sounded and played reasonably well. One shortcoming was when the capo was on the 7th fret it was a bit cramped but it was manageable. Question: why would the Djr sound better than a 000-10E?

[sinistral]

Unless I needed the shorter scale of the Junior series (as a travel/couch guitar, to play songs with impossible reaches, like TE’s Those Who Wait),* I would prefer to play a normal sized guitar. For pure playability, the short scale on a 000 is my favorite (although the majority of my guitars are standard scale—go figure). If you don’t have access one at a shop to try before you buy, buy from a shop that has a good return policy (GC offers 45-day returns even on used gear, unless it’s what they consider vintage).

* I have two GS Minis and a Furch Little Jane, so I get that desire.

[Ian111]

I like the DJr’s but purely as a travel guitar or for someone who needs a smaller bodied guitar. Since I didn’t need either I sold it. I used to own a GS mini the DJr and I never liked the smaller boxy sound. Whether strummed or fingerstyle I’m much happier with my FS800 as my couch “beater” alternate tuning knockabout guitar. If you want a Martin save up for an American one.

[rabbuhl]

At the time, I bought the DR-10E because it was affordable. I looked at other options and now found the Martin 000-10E. It is also affordable and just a little bigger so it should be easier to play.