https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:20:20 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99923 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:10:17 +0000
I'm fortunate in having two acoustic guitars. My other is a guild all mahogony. Which in part, was the reason to change the martin as the guild sounded quite a bit better and was a little more playable. Now I'm in hog heaven :lol: as both guitars sound great and I have the choice of either the spruce top sound or the mahogony top sound depending on my mood or the song.]]> Guitar Players Discussion CrackerJim https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99923 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99870 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 06:32:05 +0000
I like the Micarta better than the rosewood on my Ibanez electric and Fender acoustic. much smoother. more durable. looks nicer

that guitar can take a beating. it's extremely solid, even if the top tends to ding easily. but that's ok, adds character]]> Guitar Players Discussion U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99870 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99842 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:33:23 +0000
As far as the Micarta fingerboard goes, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. It is durable and easy to care for. It should last every bit as long as ebony or rosewood. Probably longer. It in no way hampers the playability or the tone of the guitar.

Also the price quoted in an earlier reply of $1329.00 is not a correct price for this guitar. That is Martin's list price. The real price for this guitar should be somewhere between 30 to 40% off the list price. Somewhere in the vicinity of $800 to $900 is a more realistic price.]]> Guitar Players Discussion redman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99842 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99234 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 04:13:11 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99234 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99231 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 03:32:50 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion E.Sherman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99231 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99224 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 01:29:19 +0000
I got mine through Elderly Music for a lot less then what Martin lists as "list". Compared to many Martin's it's lower end but they now have many lower then that with their Road Series and X Series. I was uncertain about the Micarta too, and even called Martin and talked to them about it. Now after playing it for a year I would have to say that I really like it.

It's really hard to go wrong with a good American made Martin!]]> Guitar Players Discussion jonnyt https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99224 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99044 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 17:17:49 +0000
I think the willingness of Martin to experiment will new materials has been a good move. Not every one of their "less wood" guitars is a rousing success, but most have a place in some playing situations -- especially for travel, everyday practice and certain types of performance (local pub and such) -- and aren't priced too steeply.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99044 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99039 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:51:49 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Tim_Madsen https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-99039 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-98974 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 03:01:21 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion art&lutherie https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-98974 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-98933 Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:18:27 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/martin-d16gt/#post-98933