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That said, I can imagine that the Martin team in Mexico would be pleased at any moves towards building higher-priced instruments. If it was me, it would boost my job satisfaction. |
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I don't have a problem with Mexican Martin or Taylor guitars. From what I have read, they have no inflation and havent for a long time. If Martin or Taylor ever gave their designs to some huge Chinese guitar manufacturer to mass produce (like Bree**&^% or BOUR(*(^), it would be the last time I purchased one.
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If you look close, you will see that the neck has a black binding.
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But this isn't a top of the line guitar. It's the same as the Road Series guitars underneath the Bling; M/T neck joint A-Frame bracing Poly finish Spruce top/ Sapelle back and sides It's just ''all gussied up''! |
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Less expensive labor to do similar enough work, bigger profits. Money is the reason for everything in a world of cold business transactions.
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So it leaves me wondering, with $5000 to pay for a Martin guitar, who would choose this one? |
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For me, it's a bit too busy looking for my taste. Way too much bling/inlay. It may sound great but would not want to be seen with it. Just my .02.
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