Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That is the great thing about well-built solid wood instruments. The sound actually does get better as the wood "mellows." That is what they say at least. Those old Martins and Gibsons do sound great. Frank Farmer Jackson, Miss. On Aug 28, 2005, at 10:16 AM, jon.stanton@comcast.net wrote: > "It might be said that it's in fact just the opposite - a Martin from > the 30s > or 40s is in some ways superior to the Martin of today." > > BD is correct...A Martin D 18 from the mid 30's is the most desireable > instrument for Blue Grass and "Picker" guitarists. The early Gibson > mandolins are also priceless. > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >