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Anonymous Published on 12/08/09 at 20:33 (This content has been automatically translated from French)ben us therefore first price quoted modest but very sober or root c according can please
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Audiofanzine FRPublished on 03/14/09 at 20:37(Originally written by chris689/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Made in Mexico. 20 frets, Stratabond neck.
Massive spruce top with a very nice satin finish (don't forget to dry the sweat of your hand after you play it!).
Laminated rosewood back and sides. It's not massive wood but it's very reliable and sturdy.
UTILIZATION
I'm used to electric guitars so in the beginning I found the neck slower than a Telecaster but I got used to it. Access to frets above the 15th is difficult. The "oval" neck is not too thick.
Good playability in dreadnought style, comfortable while sitting. When standing up the guitar is well balanced and not heavy.
The sound is wonderful: deep and…Read more(Originally written by chris689/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Made in Mexico. 20 frets, Stratabond neck.
Massive spruce top with a very nice satin finish (don't forget to dry the sweat of your hand after you play it!).
Laminated rosewood back and sides. It's not massive wood but it's very reliable and sturdy.
UTILIZATION
I'm used to electric guitars so in the beginning I found the neck slower than a Telecaster but I got used to it. Access to frets above the 15th is difficult. The "oval" neck is not too thick.
Good playability in dreadnought style, comfortable while sitting. When standing up the guitar is well balanced and not heavy.
The sound is wonderful: deep and resonant lows, crystal-clear highs, incredible sound projection... You get Marin's best value!
The DX1R has a sleek look with no binding nor a rosette with pearly inlays, and the fingerboard doesn't have inlays, and that's what I love about it.
SOUNDS
The guitar is great to play chords and do some finger-picking (for folk and even rock thanks to its high output level). It's not so good for blues unlike you use lighter strings.
What a sound!
OVERALL OPINION
I've been using it for over one year and I'm still very satisfied.
The action was a bit too high when I bought it but the key provided allowed me to adjust the truss rod and I found the perfect action after a couple of days!
The sound is wonderful considering the guitar's price. It sounds almost as good as guitars twice as expensive. I tested some other Martin, Breedlove and Taylor guitars and I find this guitar offered the best value for money.
At this price, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again (and you also get a Martin case provided with the guitar).See less00
moosersPublished on 03/25/08 at 11:58My Martin DX-1R was made in the USA and has 21 frets and is not an electric-acoustic.
UTILIZATION
I have loved this guitar since the first time I played it...the neck is unfinished and goes so easy on the fingers, one of the nicest necks I have played and I couldn't believe it for the price. It is very light and is extremely easy to get a nice sound of. I would say the sound is definitely on the brighter, tinnier side, but it does have some nice bottom and fullness as well.
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I'm a singer/songwriter and play a lot of shows by myself with this guitar and it always delivers, whether its with or without the external pick up I purchased. I'm into a lot of acoustic guitar …Read moreMy Martin DX-1R was made in the USA and has 21 frets and is not an electric-acoustic.
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I have loved this guitar since the first time I played it...the neck is unfinished and goes so easy on the fingers, one of the nicest necks I have played and I couldn't believe it for the price. It is very light and is extremely easy to get a nice sound of. I would say the sound is definitely on the brighter, tinnier side, but it does have some nice bottom and fullness as well.
SOUNDS
I'm a singer/songwriter and play a lot of shows by myself with this guitar and it always delivers, whether its with or without the external pick up I purchased. I'm into a lot of acoustic guitar orientated music (Bob Dylan, etc) and this has suited me great for playing those kinds of songs.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had this guitar for about a year and half now and I've been converted to a Martin lover. If I ever upgrade I will upgrade to a higher grade Martin guitar. I was looking at some Taylors and I decided to go with this one because it just played so nice and sounded so great for the price. I would hate to lose this guitar and I recommend it to anyone looking for mid-level priced guitar with great sound and feel. I would probably just purchase a higher end Martin guitar if I were to break of lose it.See less00