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«  A small wonder! »

Published on 08/16/10 at 14:20
Cf kiri81 "...
Especially for the solid spruce top. My lifts are stamped "Martin & Co". The electronics hidden in the rose is simply the great class! The ambience mic inside the body too. He had on the other hand tend to stroll, so I finally hang where I wanted with a small black elastic (discrete wish).

UTILIZATION

I love everything about my little darling. Me, I love the handle: the sharp-varnish (also on the table) has just been instrumental in the purchase. The look of "roots" is brand compared to other brands models all good varnish. But ... Must love the whole "found at the bottom of the Bayou. It's party time every time I open the box. The grip is magic ... Let's go to her!

SOUNDS

This is THE folk sound that I have sought for years. I passed on my old Epiphone with my brother after an hour with my kiff Martin. Most impressive has been testing the day of purchase. I compared it for over an hour and a half with a Gibson and Taylor (Fender did not take 10 minutes!). I do not remember most of the models, but I really liked the Gibson (more expensive of course). The Taylor was too perfect (too course for my taste, too politically correct). What I subjugate with Martin, the dull side, warm and deep: True Blues! The bass and treble balance is incredible. That's why these settings are absent on the preamp of the rosette. Same recording: the balance control ambience mic-stand is super convenient. I use almost no microphone in front of the box (but I'm not a pro at making her either!). I play usually empty or on my Jam Over 150 SR Technologies, and is a joy: the sound of my Martin is still there.

OVERALL OPINION

I do it again this election 10 times if necessary. It sounds, it is too beautiful, she is like no other (excuse me ... I did too!). Frankly, for 1000 euro at the time, I'm happy not to have to drool over the Gibson (with a more classic look candidly).