NGD Martin OOO-18 with unique fretboard

Seattlesurfer · #1 03-12-2022, 04:49 PM

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KevinH · #2 03-12-2022, 05:14 PM

That's really cool, and quite unique.

TDavis · #3 03-12-2022, 05:25 PM

I'm glad Martin has started using "streaked" ebony for some of their fretboards a la Taylor. That one looks great!

phil0021 · #4 03-12-2022, 05:28 PM

I also have a variegated ebony neck on a Martin. I love it — and yours. It makes a statement that the builder is saving the rainforests, rather rejecting ebony that’s not jet black.

skouri1 · #5 03-12-2022, 06:14 PM

Its unique and why not.
However, I also think they could stain it, if they wanted to give a more classic look to the iconic model. Inlays make it look like its a special edition of some kind?'

AZLiberty · #6 03-12-2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

I'm glad Martin has started using "streaked" ebony for some of their fretboards a la Taylor. That one looks great!

Martin has used streaky ebony for hundreds of years. They normally just dye them for a more uniform color. Unlike Larrivee or Taylor.

sakar12 · #7 03-12-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AZLiberty

Martin has used streaky ebony for hundreds of years. They normally just dye them for a more uniform color. Unlike Larrivee or Taylor.

This is my understanding as well, that most ebony is just dyed.

TDavis · #8 03-12-2022, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AZLiberty

Martin has used streaky ebony for hundreds of years. They normally just dye them for a more uniform color. Unlike Larrivee or Taylor.

Really? I stand educated.

Dru Edwards · #9 03-13-2022, 05:28 AM

Congrats on the unique 000-18! I've never seen a streaked fretboard that looks just like that, with a single streak going down the middle of the fretboard. I remember when Taylor started using streaked ebony a few years ago and it took me a couple months to like them but now I think they can look great.

How does it sound and play?

phil0021 · #10 03-13-2022, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by skouri1

Its unique and why not.
However, I also think they could stain it, if they wanted to give a more classic look to the iconic model. Inlays make it look like its a special edition of some kind?'

No Special Edition - a SC13e.

vashondan2018 · #11 03-13-2022, 06:12 AM

Congrats on the 000. I like that fretboard a lot. Have fun with her!

Seattlesurfer · #12 03-13-2022, 03:09 PM

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