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As some of you may have seen, last week I asked for advice about Martin guitars.  And, predictably, I received some great advice from you.  But!  I didn't follow your advice😉😆   Not exactly anyway.

I had largely decided on the Martin 000-28EC, the Clapton signature model.  I had played one at my favorite local store, heard great things about them, reviews, etc.  but held off.  And now there are none in stock locally; I would have to order online.

After getting your advice I went back in my local store, which is Lidgett's in Council Bluffs, IA.  I asked him, "I know that you don't have a Martin Clapton signature in stock.  But what do you have that I would like?"  He replied,  "I really think you need to try this one that I just got in.  It's a Martin M-36.  It's similar in size to a dreadnaught, but not as thick.  A lot of people find it comfortable and it sounds almost as full as a dreadnaught"

You know how we often use the expression about guitar shopping, "Find the guitar that speaks to you"? Or something similar.  That is exactly what happened!   It is really comfortable.  It plays and sounds great.  And I came home with it today.   And.......it was significantly less money than the EC!  

Sorry about the horrible portable camera photo but I wanted to snap this to show you and get back to playing it!!  1279251622_MartinM-36.thumb.jpg.6c95fe608039d54af098fa3274b6675c.jpg 

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I played one of those years ago, and another one recently. Both were stellar. Congrats and happy playing!

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The guitar picked your house to live.

Nice when a guitar picks out its owner

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Congratulations on your new guitar!

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Congratulations.  What a beautiful guitar.  I can only imagine the sound!

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I approve!

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That is a great story: you were thorough, diligent and yet open to a great guitar you had not considered. Wonderful!

Now, what n+1 guitar are you going to buy with the money you saved not getting the EC?

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6 hours ago, Fretless said:

 

Now, what n+1 guitar are you going to buy with the money you saved not getting the EC?

Thinking very seriously about the Martin 000-M15.  I was deciding between it and the EC.  By going with the M-36 I do have enough savings to go with the M15.  Only makes sense doesn't it?!😉   (I can rationalize anything!)

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@matonanjin  And here I figured it was going into a 'sinking fund' for your next PRS baby!  🤣

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So, matonanjin, how is life with your two new acoustic guitars now a couple of months have passed? Do you find yourself playing one more than the other?

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@Fretless   very definitely I find myself playing one more.  But before answering that I can tell you that since getting them I have played almost nothing but acoustic.  I'm an electric guy; always have been.  After finally unboxing after the move in the new house, I picked up an electric for the first time about a week ago.  Of course part of that is the new guitar smell.  But it's more than that.  I have just really enjoyed the acoustic more than ever since starting to learn. I don't know why that is.   I had an acoustic before.  But since getting these I have developed an appreciation for acoustic that was absent before.  That has to be a good thing.

To answer your question I really enjoy the M-36.  I enjoy them both, of course.  But given a situation I had to choose one, it would be that one.  And, again, I don't know why that is. It is nothing more tangible than feel.  Don't misunderstand, I really enjoy the M15.  If it was all I had I would feel so very fortunate.  It has such great tone.  And the difference is so slight and just "feel".  But you asked which.

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@matonanjinAsk me again on another day…and you might get another answer! 😎

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