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Old 02-01-2012, 06:29 AM   #1
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DM3MD on eBay

Came across this the other day...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Martin-Guita...#ht_2259wt_962

Not on the market to buy one, but is the sunburst one legit? I never heard of them making one in sunburst and was wondering if any were made that way or if it was modded after market.
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    Dave used that quite a bit during the caravan this summer. In fact, if you purchased the DMB 2012 calender the month of february has a great picture of Dave playing the sunburst model.

    I bought the Taylor 914 DMSM last year and absolutely love it. Also think it is a superior guitar.
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    Old 02-01-2012, 09:15 AM   #3
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    Dave used that quite a bit during the caravan this summer. In fact, if you purchased the DMB 2012 calender the month of february has a great picture of Dave playing the sunburst model.

    I bought the Taylor 914 DMSM last year and absolutely love it. Also think it is a superior guitar.
    Dave didn't play a Martin once on the Caravan this summer. The sunburst he used was a Rockbridge.
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    I wish he still played a Martin in the full band setting.
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    I wish he still played a Martin in the full band setting.
    agreed....
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    Old 02-04-2012, 09:13 PM   #6
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    Re: DM3MD on eBay

    So...anyone know if any of these were made with a sunburst finish, or if this was an after market hack job?
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    I've never seen a DM3MD in a sunburst...
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    Old 02-05-2012, 11:59 AM   #8
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    it could be real. there's mention of a sunburst here, from 2008

    http://www.thesedayscontinue.org/arc.../t-198407.html
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    why not just contact martin? they'd be able to tell you for sure, right?
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    it could be real. there's mention of a sunburst here, from 2008

    http://www.thesedayscontinue.org/arc.../t-198407.html
    I actually saw that, but was curious as to whether the one he got is this same one currently for sale, and if it was modified after purchase. I find it hard to believe they'd make just one in sunburst, especially since by all accounts Dave himself doesn't have one.

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    why not just contact martin? they'd be able to tell you for sure, right?
    Hah, thought about it, but figured I'd check here first.
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    Hah, thought about it, but figured I'd check here first.
    ahh, i see. for things like this, i would always just contact the company. when i've had questions, like for d'addario or elixer or taylor or takamine, they've always been very understanding and willing to help me with my pursuit of knowledge. let me know if you ask martin; i'd love to hear what's up with that guitar.
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    Re: DM3MD on eBay

    Contacted Martin today for the hell of it. Got this response in just a few hours:

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    Thank you for contacting Martin. I don’t see that any were built with a sunburst top. If you have any other questions let me know.

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    Looks like that one on eBay was altered after market. Damn shame to know that someone fucked with that guitar.
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    Contacted Martin today for the hell of it. Got this response in just a few hours:



    Looks like that one on eBay was altered after market. Damn shame to know that someone fucked with that guitar.
    figures as much. probably dropped the value too.
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    I am fairly certain that a "few" were Sunburst.

    How many I don't know.

    I saw one at a local guitar shop a few years ago.
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    guitar is overpriced IMO. way too overpriced.

    taylor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> martin
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    guitar is overpriced IMO. way too overpriced.

    taylor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> martin
    that's such a general statement. personally, i think the lower end taylor's suck compared to the lower end martin's
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    that's such a general statement. personally, i think the lower end taylor's suck compared to the lower end martin's
    i love the bright sound. taylor does well for me.

    regardless, daves model is way too overpriced.
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    i think the lower end taylor's suck compared to the lower end martin's
    I would agree with this somewhat.

    The 100/200 series are crappy for the money IMO.

    300 ain't much better for a lot more $.

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    The only one worth having anyway.

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    The only one worth having anyway.

    Wife's Xmas Present to me in 2010.
    i'm not good enough to own a guitar that nice.
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    914s are incredible.

    i love the 714, and i do love the lower ends. i have a 214, and it does the job i need it too. im not a professional musician so im not expecting 6000 dollars worth of greatness.
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    i'm not good enough to own a guitar that nice.
    I'm not good enough either.... lol
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    i have a 214, and it does the job i need it too. im not a professional musician so im not expecting 6000 dollars worth of greatness.
    I am a big fan on the 400 series.

    They sound fantastic IMO.
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    I would agree with this somewhat.

    The 100/200 series are crappy for the money IMO.

    300 ain't much better for a lot more $.
    I don't know about this. I have a 2005 limited 314 that I love.
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    I'm not saying they are bad guitars.

    I just think you can get more for your money.

    What are the back and sides made of on the Limited ?
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    Contacted Martin today for the hell of it. Got this response in just a few hours:



    Looks like that one on eBay was altered after market. Damn shame to know that someone fucked with that guitar.
    If it's done correctly it won't effect the sound AT ALL. But yes it will definitely lower the retail value years down the road. That said, I'd much rather have someone refinish a DM3 and play it, compared to 50%+ percent of guitar collectors that buy it, keep it in the box and don't play it until the value really goes up and they sell it a few years before the die, to put it bluntly.

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    guitar is overpriced IMO. way too overpriced.

    taylor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> martin
    I highly, highly disagree. Martin has been the standard for guitars for centuries. I know it's opinion so neither on of use can win this debate but it's not even a question for me about which is better. To my ears Martin's sound so much better. The only time i'd go with a Taylor is if I wanted to play in a full band setting and kind of skimping out on the correct way to mic it. Just my opinion. There are almost as many Taylor enthusiast who disagree.

    And you want to talk about the most over priced guitar, ever, the f'ing Chet Atkins. The only reason that thing sells for 700+ rather than 150$ is because DM played it. Sad but true. I'd never down talk it when people on here try to sell it but i'm glad you got rid of that POS.

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    There is a reason why Tim usually always plays a Martin in a d&t setting.

    I've also never been a fan of buying low end Martins or Taylor's. To me you're just buying the name, not sound and tone.

    It's like my friend, he bought a 700$ Takamine and then bought a 500$ Taylor...for what? The Tak sounds so much better but he wanted a Taylor. Whatever, not my money.

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    I'm not saying they are bad guitars.

    I just think you can get more for your money.

    What are the back and sides made of on the Limited ?
    Back and sides are Koa. Top is Sitka. I love the look and sound of Koa, so this was a major point for me.
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    If it's done correctly it won't effect the sound AT ALL. But yes it will definitely lower the retail value years down the road. That said, I'd much rather have someone refinish a DM3 and play it, compared to 50%+ percent of guitar collectors that buy it, keep it in the box and don't play it until the value really goes up and they sell it a few years before the die, to put it bluntly.



    I highly, highly disagree. Martin has been the standard for guitars for centuries. I know it's opinion so neither on of use can win this debate but it's not even a question for me about which is better. To my ears Martin's sound so much better. The only time i'd go with a Taylor is if I wanted to play in a full band setting and kind of skimping out on the correct way to mic it. Just my opinion. There are almost as many Taylor enthusiast who disagree.

    And you want to talk about the most over priced guitar, ever, the f'ing Chet Atkins. The only reason that thing sells for 700+ rather than 150$ is because DM played it. Sad but true. I'd never down talk it when people on here try to sell it but i'm glad you got rid of that POS.
    i got rid of my chet because i realized i only owned it bexause of DM.
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    I am a big fan on the 400 series.

    They sound fantastic IMO.
    I have a 2011 Spring limited 414ce walnut. Unbelievable sound for the price i got it for (~1950 instead of the 2699 msrp or whatever it was..some places were selling it for 2399). i wish i held out though to sound test the spring 2011 against the fall 2011 400 series (rosewood/sitka) and the koa limiteds. the 2012 koa runs look awesome. koa will probably be my next purchase.
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    And you want to talk about the most over priced guitar, ever, the f'ing Chet Atkins. The only reason that thing sells for 700+ rather than 150$ is because DM played it. Sad but true. I'd never down talk it when people on here try to sell it but i'm glad you got rid of that POS.
    I honestly love the sound of this guitar. i'd love to get one to just play around on, but my taylor will always be my main play thing. i'd pay around $400 bucks for one.
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