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«  Thus, when the eagle of Ganymede to the heavens thunder removed »

Published on 03/25/11 at 10:00
The Martin! Simply!

One of the many guitars that crossed my hands in my quest for ultimate folk instrument. And also one of the most successful overall for me. This HD-28 was shown at the outset, better finished than her peers. Without ever achieving a good or Lowden Warrior undeniable references to me, but not afford to fault or approximation. The timber had a finer grain than the models that were with him. Martin announced that this spice. I give him a great depth of texture to the light, almost flamed. The back and sides are Indian rosewood, the neck is carved from mahogany and covered with a well-crafted ebony fingerboard.

No defects found and, in addition, a nicer finish than her peers. I also appreciate the humility that comes out of that instrument. Here, we do not worry clearly wants cum on the chin, but I invite you to the game!

UTILIZATION

I met a more pleasant than sister attempted in this store (dcpa1). The handle, although larger, is more rounded. It remains almost as wide as her sisters but wants to be more greedy. Despite what you might think, it is easier to learn, loves that he turns around, more forgiving placement errors and is more sensual than those using flat-D "(a term that describes staff but other round series modern). The satin finish of the latter is also nice. The tuners are precise, but the saddle would need a little tuning, it was holding the ropes a bit, making risky setting.

Alas, the absence of piezo or other small type of option, and the lack of a belt attachment for me are big manquos. Yes I know, the beautiful heiress wants a tradition, but this will force the fan to extend the euro. And for this guitar, it would be a shame to put a lowcost sensor. Also damage, lack of cutaway that prevents access to acute "simple".

SOUNDS

The sound of this guitar is a very nice adventure. A little warmer than others of her peers. It will look for deeper bass and is a bit smoother, finer overall with a sharp less clear. But, overall, the clarity is very good. Just his leg seems a bit warmer. We always keep a little offensive side of the instrument, but without exaggeration. The balance is generally very well found on this guitar. Although the dynamics is being held in registers means (see "offensive" above), articulation and richness of sound are one of its strengths. The Treble is a little more packed than some other current Martin. I do not know if this is related to a specific instrument or line HD28. The game, on any positions remain firm but not harsh. It can attack a lot of styles with such a guitar sound.

OVERALL OPINION

"Heaven is not on earth, but there are pieces of" the friend reportedly wrote Jules Renard. This Martin is a good instrument to play sensual, certainly demanding, but not unforgivable. She appears well built and beautiful moments to give anyone who will not allow himself to be discouraged by the price.