Full Review: 1999 Martin D35 25 Years Old. Is It Vintage Yet?

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@muinarc0 8 ай бұрын

4:40 I believe your dialogue read the scale incorrectly. That is reading as 4lb 13.5oz, this would be 4.84lb since there are 16oz in a pound. Fun video! The vibration test was actually pretty interesting.

@alsguitars5127 8 ай бұрын

You may very well be correct as on this shoot I was struggling to get the guitar to balance. I hope to greatly improve the vibration test with a more robust sound source and lighter media. Thanks for watching and your comment.

@92kingsly 8 ай бұрын

I think I'd have to go back to the 1980s or before to call something vintage -- but then, I'm a bit long in the tooth. I have a D35, and like you, I find it sounds great from the lowest note all the way to the highest. I actually expected it to be a bit bass-heavy, but that hasn't been the case. In comparisons I've heard, the D35 usually sounds warmer than the D28, and I prefer that sound. But we should remember that every guitar is unique, no matter what the model number says.

@alsguitars5127 8 ай бұрын

For sure. This particular one I think is thinner sounding than others of this vintage. Each one is slightly different though and Martin seems to do a fine job in controlling quality so best to worst is perhaps the smallest range of major manufacturers. And thanks for voting on vintage. One vote for the 80s. Thanks Again.

@stuco 5 күн бұрын

This is when they still used mahogany necks on these also and not "select hardwood" which usually means Spanish cedar but sometimes is genuine mahogany.

@WysteriaGuitar 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2010 D-35. Also a very nice instrument.

@alsguitars5127 8 ай бұрын

All years seem to be very consistent performers sound wise. Thanks for watching and your comment.

@richhansen8874 3 ай бұрын

What are the differences in the D-35 over the years till now? Besides what you've already mentioned.

@alsguitars5127 3 ай бұрын

@@richhansen8874 That’s a big question. End of 1969 Brazilian back and sides change to Indian rosewood. Some with a single Brazilian piece in 1970. Pick guards get lacquered over in the 70s, causing no end of finish trouble. Necks stay pretty hefty in size. 80s the pick guard issue ends. 70s offers the D35S which is a 12 fret neck variant. 1990s the necks get thinner profile. Very good quality in the 90s though the 70/80s rosewood looks more attractive. 2000s stay the same but the Ebony boards no longer have that jet black look. Tuners change back and forth but not really an issue. Lots of variants or special editions along the way. The HD-35 copies the look of the HD-28 and in theory has a higher quality top. Hope that helps a bit. The D-35 to my ear is a great guitar but less consistent than a D18 or D28. I’d guess because a lot of different woods come together on them. I like to play a D35 before I buy it as they have a wide range of sound from guitar to guitar where I’d mail order a D18 as they are all close enough to be happy.

@richhansen8874 3 ай бұрын

@@alsguitars5127 Thanks! Very much helpful and appreciated! 🙂

@RFran-yv3oh 8 ай бұрын

Well played Al... Gene is looking over your shoulder. Grass seed was a great idea, dump on lawn after testing.

@alsguitars5127 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I was hoping Gene Shalit might get his due. A great critic. Grass seed is nice as it vacuums up easy but works its way into the sound hole no matter what I use as a barrier. So hard to get out! Thanks for watching and the comment!

@makssila3572 Ай бұрын

please tell me what is the difference between Martin d 28 and Martin d 35? I'm especially interested in the sound and ease of play, where would it be better🤔

@alsguitars5127 Ай бұрын

@@makssila3572 Ease of play would be no difference. Neck is the same as is the action spec. D35 may be a little more responsive with light strings due to the lighter top bracing. You need to play both. If you have the wallet for it, the HD-28 gets you the lighter bracing with a two piece rosewood back. Also one to definitely try in your search. Good luck. Trying is more fun than buying.

@makssila3572 Ай бұрын

@@alsguitars5127 Thanks for the information, tell me, there are also two Martins, the D 28 standard and the D28 street legend. Do they have the same sound or does the street legend still sound more interesting?

@alsguitars5127 Ай бұрын

@@makssila3572 The street legend is just a D28 that’s been distressed and the finish worn. I’m of the camp that you buy shiny and pretty and if you use it and get honest wear and dings you end up with something that’s yours. Also a played guitar sounds better than a new one and it opens up with age up to a point. If you want a street legend your better off with a well used D28.

@makssila3572 Ай бұрын

@@alsguitars5127 thanks for the explanation. Tell me also, there are DH28 and d28, you can already hear the difference in sound, but what makes the DH 28 sound better than the regular d28?

@alsguitars5127 Ай бұрын

@@makssila3572 that’s HD-28. The top has lighter weight scalloped bracing. From the ones in my hands over the years the tops also appear to be a bit nicer looking, with real nice cross grain silking patterns. Thats not an advertised feature but they have all looked very good.

@davidfischer7895 2 ай бұрын

Is it vintage is kinda funny. In 99 I would've considered a 70s guitar "vintage" but I currently think of a 90's guitar as new lol

@alsguitars5127 2 ай бұрын

The passage of time. I don’t disagree. Is a 1994 Chevy Corsica a classic car? It’s 30 years old. I think we all view things in terms of eras not straight years. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@paulhanson7329 8 ай бұрын

No, no, no! Don’t do that to your guitar. I was worried that you would bring out the lighter fluid and set it on fire to see how long it would burn, next. lol you are a guy I could have partied with in my youth.

@alsguitars5127 8 ай бұрын

Ha. Yeah I don’t think vibrating it that hard is the best idea I ever had. I will do it from time to time on a replaceable guitar or one the owner blesses it. Makes for good video though. Next one is getting a more robust treatment too as I acquired what is hopefully a more capable speaker. Thanks for watching and the comment.