Martin D28CW Clarence White Review - How does it sound?

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[@callinbullsitz]

I own one. Not a particularly loud guitar. By far the most enjoyable to play of all my Martin's. Even, bright, rich tone. Excellent neck shape(the best Martin neck IMO). Overall, I can play things on this guitar easily that can be a challenge on my other Martin's due to the neck and tone. Will give you an edge when playing with others.

[@billieg826]

I own one too. I love it ! #12

[@vincentparrella3424]

Love 28s had 2 loved them both,you really can't go wrong with one .

[@Gingerjake2]

I'm speechless. And that rarely happens! OUTSTANDING!

[@MathieuBouvier]

I agree. I got a "bottom line" Martin DX1RAE - and the lack of inlays is what hook me up on it. "All killer, no filler"

[@bellesmom238]

I DID THE SAME THING , I PUT ELIXIR STRINGS ON MINE AND I LOVE IT

[@wayneminor5559]

I have the D28cw #454. It really was and will be the best guitar I have or will ever own. I am still looking for a Gibson J45 Sunburst because I've wanted one since I was like 12 years old but I Know while the J45 has some mojo IMO, it won't ever hold up to the D28CW tonally or in volume.

[@bstartz1]

I put a k & k mini in mine, with a vintage jack.. just killer ..

[@randyjones7818]

Clarence white never needed any markers on a guitar fingerboard.hes all over the neck.same thing with .tr.rice.just needs a awesome 35.d.28..I like this guitar and will buy one someday.rj

[@dannywoody5497]

Fabulous sounding

[@1980bwc]

I love this box. Sounds perfect. The only thing i believe that could have been done better was the pickguard design.

[@adriannasanchez468]

Bryan Wayne but... It was meant to look like that. Clarence white edition. You could always put a new one on if you hate it

[@roman14032]

eeeeeehhh? tonys pickgaurd DOSENT LOOK LIKE THAT THATS SHIT

[@JeebusDumonti]

I honestly don't like the sound of that guitar though I suspect it may be more a matter of the miking. All I hear are the brand new strings. I have two Martins that are completely different guitars, but for the dreadnaught sound I'll take my 2001 Veterans which is, I think, based on the HD-28. It just projects so nicely and yet has really good definition. I tried out a bunch and promised myself when I played the one that sounded right I'd buy it. This was the one. I've listened to Tony Rice play the original Clarence White guitar and I'd give every guitar I have for that one. I can't play like Tony, but it's clear that guitar has something in it like no other.

[@raymondeaton5692]

I live in the same town as Tony and have played his guitar. It's not the guitar. It's Tony Rice. His talent transcends the instrument. In anyone else's hands it sounds just like most other old Martin D-28s. He once told me that people have handed him old Martin's to play all his career and that only about one in ten of those are what people expect. It's the player.

[@michaelhoward7009]

Agree, and agree, and agree. Lucky for Tony, but sad about his health.

[@cbalyn]

Wht the hell did Martin put a 25.34” scale on the reissue. the guitar was modified by Roy Noble of Van Nuys, Ca.., the fingerboard was replace with a Gretsch fingerboard that had a 25.25” scale and bound with white plastic. Roy cleaned up the sound nole. i wad working with Roy from 1966 until 1969 and worked in Clarence's D28 guitar a few times

[@gastonflatulenza1276]

Craig, was the soundhole really burned with cigarettes before Roy Noble cleaned it up as some people claim?

[@cravinbob]

How does it sound? Send me one and I will try it out and send it back with my opinion.

[@arthurogle7581]

Mattheiu: I too owned a DX1 I liked it but I had a chance to trade it, and a Taylor 110 I owned for a Road Series DRS1 made in Sapele. Does the DRS1 sound as good as this D28? Notta chance. My DRS1 isd a retired RR engineers affordable. Guy in our Bg group owns a D28. Another owns a 68 D35. Holy grails in the Bg genre.

[@treatb09]

see, I've been telling everyone to mic like that. they just don't believe me when i tell them the strings are where the sound comes from. that big box is just an arm rest you know

[@MadnessOfMarmots]

The sound comes mostly from the vibration of the top plate, which is set in motion by the strings. in case you were being ironic, the mic placement there is to get a more balanced sound

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

I want that guitar !

[@pinto4646]

the lack of inlays is the sickest thing ive ever seen on a martin

[@philiprundall3432]

Interesting response! From a practical point of view it makes no difference as there are side markers on the neck. I have this model and like it a lot.

[@razmataz31]

Hi, did you say what strings are on the guitar here? Thanks

[@edge2sword186]

Does that Guitar get up and make you your Coffee in the morning because it almost play's itself . The tone is overpowering and driving . I would have a hard time putting it down . What a voice it has ?

[@wezzlyn]

What's the background on the Clarence White D28? Was it a special build? I don't recall these specs on any other D28s, regardless of the year.

[@faltsetas]

Its based on clarence whites old Martin guitar, special build? it is a signature edition that its build like original, The standard d28 are not like this thats why you didn't find any like this guitar...

[@wezzlyn]

No, no. I don't mean the signature model. I mean Clarence's original D28. It seems to be the only one like it.

[@faltsetas]

It is the only one like it... no guitar can be the same, its obvious isn't it? the only thing that its not original on his guitar is the enlarged sound hole, look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpOoi4GiYseArZY&spfreload=10

[@popoaggie]

Do you think Clarence needed a road markers on a guitar? The Santa Cruz Tony Rice model doesn't have any. Lots of custom guitars don't. I never had a problem playing a Tony Rice model without them. It still had side markers on the binding edge if you needed a reference for playing positions.

[@johnnycmajor]

I play by dots without them I'm lost.

[@philiprundall3432]

I have this model and it has side dots. I find it makes no difference at all.

[@wayneminor5559]

Most performers should be looking out engaging with the audience. I find the side markings sufficient when I have to glance down or put on a cappo. I say this and when I watch videos of Clarence, he spent a great deal of time looking down at the guitar and especially the right hand. He was so wonderfully talented.

[@rodvanhoose9312]

To begin to compare this Martin with Taylor is laughable. I had two Taylors (812 C and Dan Crary Signature) and got rid of them as soon as I got my first Martin HD28 - Taylor is okay to own if you have to play outside in the rain or otherwise just don't want to ruin a great guitar.

[@stacylangford8015]

It's not a Collings, but it sounds really good. Thanks for the video!

[@everettclunie3525]

Awesome!

[@StephenPate]

Compared with the Taylor 618 it seems muted, still the Martin sound is civilized.

[@stephenvice1019]

The 618 is a maple jumbo. Completely different animal.

[@davestambaugh7282]

Ivory or ivoroid?

[@purplepineapple117]

I wish it had 1 3/4 so bad :'(

[@travis8947]

Pick it!

[@unabonger777]

so you're saying taylor is for people who don't have sense enough to come in out of the rain.

[@johnnycmajor]

I would buy one but 1200 bucks is out of my price range.

[@soofitnsexy]

yes that is high I bought mine used for 700 bucks

[@TascamTascam]

The D45 custom sounded MUCH better

[@DogDaze66]

Sounds weak

[@WildwoodvalleyBoy]

Why wold anyone want a guitar WITHOUT any fingerboard inlay? I can't believe that Clarence had such!??

[@soofitnsexy]

thats what makes it kool son!

[@adriannasanchez468]

The lack of inlays is half the reason I like

[@matthewsharayko7463]

dude I really hate and disagree with playing your 'theme song' on every guitar you demo. I would be more interested to watch if you played something different now and again.

[@1980bwc]

Thats what gives an accurate comparison of each guitar. I think he does a great job on the reviews.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Matthew Sharayko I am pretty sure that's all he knows how to play.

[@toneman335]

Every guitar you demo and play you say is "incredible".....lol Careful you don't compromise your "credibility"