Introducing The Martin Custom Shop Super D Guitars | Russo Music

[@zunif]

I love mine. I have the rosewood version and it's huge sounding. I changed the bone saddle to Tusq and the bridge pins to the martin liquid metal pins. It sounds even better, almost piano like.

[@NgiamTeeEe]

How much you paid for it?

[@zunif]

@@NgiamTeeEe 5k. They dropped it to 4k now.

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Oh ya, I'll take one.

[@KurtKrumpholz-q6k]

I am absolutely in love with my Super D koa back and sides guitar. It is, by far, the most remarkable guitar I have ever had the pleasure of playing, boasting both exceptional tone and stunning appearance. I find it rather perplexing how some individuals dismiss new ideas without first-hand experience. The opinions of 3 billion people who have never laid hands on this guitar are inconsequential. What truly matters is its incredible sound, beauty, and playability, all of which it delivers flawlessly. While some may choose to stick with traditional methods, I am perfectly content with the innovative Martin Duper D as well as the convenience of modern streaming over an old Victrola. It is only natural for innovations to take time to be embraced, but by then, they are already proven and cherished commodities. 😆

[@philip8624]

Damn it sounds good!..i've got a D 35..an it sound great..but this super Dreadnought blows me away! Way to go Martin..nothing but the best!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Congratulations Martin Guitar!!! Great achievement! Great idea! 🎶🎵🎶

[@texhaines9957]

I acousrically play and sing in assisted living and memory care . This fit my need to sing for bigger groups. The Koa fit my voice nicely. Glad to see the demo had someone play finger style! Thanks for the new guitar model!

[@timothymeadows8326]

That is a beautiful way to use your gift .. I am grateful to have the same opportunity in the North Florida area 🙂 . Have you shared any of your performances with this model ?

[@texhaines9957]

@@timothymeadows8326 None of my sessions are photographed or recorded to my knowledge. Being medical facilities, the residents are all covered by HIPAA privacy laws...no photos of them or anything are allowed out. I know some family members take pictures of their residents, but that really cannot be done where I am. You never know who might walk by or ask to sit down (to prevent a fall). I can have someone take a picture of me AFTER, and I have a few of them. But no sound. I try to find a favorite song for each, and so far, that is 30 minutes just singing favorites. It's a lot different live than a CD. For one thing, I know their names. Singing even helps them speak more clearly. I don't mind starting the session with a few, because in a song or two, there will be a dozen, and shortly, no vacant seats so they sit in other places or open the doors to their apartments and sing along. Even the PTSD folks get relaxed. Maybe someday, I'll write a book. My Dad had old age dementia, my wife had medically induced dementia...the experience is MUCH harder with a spouse than a parent. That's probably why I can relate...I've been there. God bless down there in FL.

[@timothymeadows8326]

@@texhaines9957 Dementia is a horrible condition , and music can and does help ease the suffering of those dealing with it. My mom couldn't remember my name before she passed, but she could recall melodies and words when I would play for her. I definitely understand that video would be discouraged, but would highly recommend taking some audio of your performances ...it is worthy or being recorded imo. I use a zoom h4n audio recorder wherever I have opportunity to play, including care facilities .. the residents singing, humming or whistling along is very precious. I would also highly recommend for any musician or singer to not forget the elderly - they face sadness and feelings of being forgotten in addition to any physical ailments , and the gift of music can be very comforting and medicinal in their time of need . And Thank You for sharing your gift and compassion with them!

[@texhaines9957]

@Timothy Meadows I try to play ONLY upbeat, positive or silly (like You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd) songs, unless it's Sunday; hymns and patriotic songs. Lots of singing. Thl

[@Falcon4646]

What a cool story! Definitely makes me want to play one.

[@RussoMusic]

We haven't put them down since we got em!

[@LuckyInCards]

Who is that man playing in the "background"? Just Wow!

[@mitchellyost6553]

Can't wait to see some of these come across the bench at Elderly Instruments!

[@m.whitleyacton821]

One badass guitar.

[@lhvent]

Great Sound

[@deanmcbride8747]

I love the looks and sound. When compared to a Martin d28, it blew it out of the water. Just like a Super Dreadnought would. It would be awesome if Martin would do an adaronkack top version. Well done Martin you've made a cracking guitar. 😍❤️🎸❤️ Dean 🇬🇧. Want it bad

[@kevinraimond7658]

Awesome. That's some serious wood.

[@andorrasrevenge1683]

I am firmly in the midsized(om) guitar camp, but I’ll bet these things sound amazing.

[@MaurysMusic]

Biggest frickin dreadnought - Dr Evil :D

[@williamburroughs2273]

I think it sounds like a D-28 crossed with a J-200 - this is a guitar sound I've wanted for years, but never really heard in one. The bass is deeper on the D & G strings and the highs are more rounded off to my ear, with the mids brought up, and it just has a huge presence in the room. It reminds me of a 12-string that way, the huge wall of guitar sound. My ears are definitely perked up to the sound of the Super D!

[@RussoMusic]

You said it! 🙌

[@kensettle3184]

@@RussoMusic Are you finding there are any sonic shortcomings using 012s (light gauge set) on this bigger body (as opposed to mediums)?

[@g.j.haycock1064]

I wish I could custom shop order the woods I want. I will wait until you allow that at to happen. Super excited to have bigger guitars Martin. I am a Grand Jumbo guy. I wish you made this Super D even bigger! How about a Super-Duper D?

[@edmiller4149]

Looks fabulous!

[@RussoMusic]

you're fabulous !

[@Albatros3490]

I heard magic, I really loved them

[@jdstan9650]

Looks awesome! But seriously, for around $5k, it better be. I'm exclusively a dreadnaught player and a big guy, playing a guitar this size regularly will no doubt take a toll on you physically.

[@timtebowsleftarm5368]

Do they make a 12-string version?

[@mikebolin4311]

Like a Jumbo D28? Wow, have not heard of this before. The big question: where to get one and how much? Cool 😎

[@zachtbh]

Curious of the tone difference between the back koa and rosewood

[@RussoMusic]

We have two other videos showcasing both guitars! You can find them in our "The Martin Custom Shop Super D" playlist!

[@zachtbh]

@@RussoMusic didn't noticed that. Thanks!

[@3cardmonty602]

I have a 1973 Yamaha FG200D Jumbo that might be comparable. I’d like to compare the two in person. I’d like to know if this shape will ever have Mahogany back and sides in the future? As I prefer Mahogany over Rosewood.

[@shanemartin2215]

Nice. Let's hear more, how about Martin promotes this guitar through a variety of Jazz, Blues, Rock stylings? I got my Martin 18 years ago mostly due to the information that the great 60's, 70's rock guitarists wrote a lot of their music on a Martin. Martin does this best, competitors such as Taylor cannot match what Martin brings. The well-done guitar music here is focused on stylings that sound well-done on competitors' guitars. I'm in love with my guitar.

[@billdedrick1914]

What a tone, balance and bottom end/bass and resonance...What strings on this? What flat pick used and thickness.. Great job playing

[@mikeprokop8947]

I got room for another Martin Sweet!

[@J.C...]

Martin says the Super D is something like 12bB louder on the low end, simply from upsizing the guitar. Something like that anyway. It's in their Shop Tour vid from Premier Guitar that just came out like 30 mins ago.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

I thought every 3db doubled the sound level.so I was told. That would mean 12db =16× louder ! I don't think that's possible.

[@John-wr6yo]

Is this dreadnought size larger than a hummingbird

[@guitjammin4710]

Question? Isn't the Super D about the same dimensions of the D-45S from the 1930's?

[@77guitarts22]

Ibanez already did this before you... Look it up on their Ibanez AAD series. But isn't Jumbo bigger sounding than this?

[@totoitekelcha7628]

Martin should make new colour pattern in the front too.

[@justinray9895]

This body style is going to take off just like the original dreadnought did in the 30s... just watch and see!

[@RussoMusic]

It definitely deserves that!

[@soofitnsexy]

no one i mean no one will buy this

[@el34glo59]

​@@soofitnsexyThe hell they won't

[@soofitnsexy]

@@el34glo59 no one i know and I know millions of players...has bought one

[@jprice3648]

He's right though. It will not take off that the dreads of old. Sure, some folks might buy it for the "gotta have something different" factor, but sadly it won't sell great, thus dying out. That being said, I would love to play one.

[@hampshirepiano6383]

Martin=Steinway of guitars, seem to have their own sound.

[@VaughnFelixMusic]

Sold!!! I’m getting one

[@jordandaniels6438]

Needs a little bump to the scale length, or the option to have a 26” scale. The bridge position looks a little odd. Otherwise awesome! I build guitars and am selling mostly the d-45s body shape because of the power. Gets me thinking…

[@jed1166]

Agreed, but I thought of a 12th fret neck joint to push the bridge way farther down into the lower bout, and keep the standard scale length, and go with 18 frets. Then it would REALLY scream! Who needs all this high frets anyways?

[@jed1166]

@@jeff901 hey Jeff! They sure know much more than me. But, after 55 years tuned down D to D, I know I like big guitars with longer scales. I have an 8 string baritone with a 27” scale, that I tune in D, with medium strings instead of Baritone strings. It sounds great! So far, I have resisted placing an order for a Super D, BUT, if it had a long scale, I couldn’t resist! Keep strumming!

[@jeff901]

@@jed1166 I apologize. My reply was uncalled for.

[@jed1166]

@@jeff901 no need to apologize… your statement was 100% correct!

[@el34glo59]

​​​​@@jed1166 into short scale now after years of playing dreads. They're so sweat and amazing sounding, if you buy the right one. 27" is insane btw. But with this guitar, sure they could have went higher with this size

[@BradTeena]

I want one now 😂❤

[@jackdeering7569]

Is the price super, too?

[@soofitnsexy]

its actually not bad

[@davidscotbrown3241]

Big, warm but through a good pair of monitors, perhaps a bit muddy. I'm a long-standing Martin guy, so this is exciting, but hmmm.

[@ralphgazda6735]

Would love to see the Koa with a two piece back. Just sayin'...

[@myfinalcut]

Sold

[@NgiamTeeEe]

How about Adirondack Top?

[@roderickbalt8993]

I'm no guitar builder so maybe I'm making a stupid statement but how is this an unproven body style, they upscaled the 000 without making such a big deal out of it.

[@roderickbalt8993]

@Jeanie Peffer Watch and learn what, a corporate marketing fairytale?

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

also so much hype in a world where jumbos exist i don't dislike this but why, people are moving to smaller sizes, I personally would love a parlor but ain't getting any

[@el34glo59]

000 has what to do with this model.

[@AC5SH]

Mechanically different. First, it is not bigger in all dimensions, just some, changing how the stresses are distributed. Second, stress tolerability in materials does not necessarily scale. It's an engineering problem: changing one thing in the system actually does affect everything else, to one degree or another. They could just build it heavier, but then you run into the "built like a tank and sounds like one too" problem. These instruments are built as lightly as possible, while being built heavily enough to stand up under reasonable exposure and use. I for instance, have an HD-28E..... great guitar but the bridge began to lift almost from day one. Could they have built it so that would never happen? Sure, but it would sound the same. The Sweetwater shop and Martin cooperated to honor the warranty, btw, so I am happy since it seems to be staying together now. I'm just saying that a little change affects everything else, and these things must be considered when you are about to crank out a bunch of expensive guitars that you will have to fix if they come back. Tim O

[@startreker8591]

Why three pieces of wood in the back?

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

🤯

[@softsouthernknight]

But why not make some of your great small body guitars "standards" again? Like the 0-15, 0-17, and 0-21?

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Cool but frankly not sure how they will sell other than to collectors and non-gigging musicians. Even bluegrassers like Billy strings has his guitar mic'ed when unplugged...

[@leesanna7835]

Greg Koch?

[@soofitnsexy]

?

[@John-wr6yo]

Sick of sitka and rosewood how about engelman on koa,or mahogany. And why do you never see the old extra long glue in saddles any more. In my opinion there should be no plastic on a guitar period. How come a long stick bridge ,with extra long saddle wont work on a big dread like this.

[@startreker8591]

Amplified mine d28

[@dahlbaker]

Vare ish dee moe hog a knee?

[@smelltheglove2038]

Nein!

[@Neonmnan]

Just because you can does not mean you should. Lmao

[@benjaminboyle7329]

Cool guitar. Stupid business decision. Make an American gs mini before Taylor does.

[@soofitnsexy]

martin doesnt know how

[@rwr2643]

i wonder if the super dreadnought has a super binding on it , remember folks martin d series guitars have big problems with their bindings coming loose or falling off for a 5 to 10 thousand dollar guitars that's a big problem , and the bigger problem i had is when martin had one of their repair guys fix the binding on my 2015 d 41 the martin repair guy did more damage to the guitar , treated a 5000.00 dollar guitar like it was a 200.00 guitar, good job C F MARTIN CO. MARTIN CO has not fixed this problem yet BUYER BEWARE !!