This Guitar Does Not Smell Good!!!

[@arie712]

That's a beautiful instrument! In my opinion, there is just something that is special about aged instruments. Surely, dings, dents and scratches are not everyone's cup of tea but those guitars with all the physical wear and tear have their unique character which forms quite a strong bond between the player and the instrument. I also really enjoyed listening to your story.

[@LenaandCary]

Glad to see it has met (maybe exceeded?) your expectations. Sounds great!

[@johnwashburn3793]

I watched this again looking to see if you had posted anything today. My son and his husband popped in unexpectedly and it is always a pleasant surprise. They are on their way home to St.Louis. You should keep this one. It will hold its value and only increase most likely. I need to get a t shirt and hopefully a couple mug. whenever I can catch my wife in a willing mood. I cannot see well enough to place an order myself. I broke the handle on my magnifier last night and even this is difficult. Hopefully all is proper. Enjoy your weekend. Looking forward to your interesting life stories.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks John!

[@roseannak7985]

Congratulations on your new guitar! It looks and sounds beautiful!! ☺️

[@davidbelcher2805]

Congrats Aaron, it's a beautiful and fantastic sounding guitar. I look forward to hearing what you do with in future projects.

[@mitchellstrauss5117]

just a few weeks ago, one of the original '37 Authentics fell into my lap at my local shop... the original owner passed away and his son traded it in of a Taylor 812ce (go figure?)... this axe was prior to VTS and is not relic'd... it's 8 years old and has opened up the old fashioned way... it's a wonderful guitar... I'll be discussing my evaluation of the guitar on my blog shortly... nice job and thanks...

[@aaronshortmusic]

That sounds amazing congrats!

[@OfficialDPTheRealDeal]

What’s your blog?? Link?

[@johnwashburn3793]

The scent could be from the use of hide glue. Congratulations on this great sounding instrument! You appear to be very happy. I backed up and put the headphones on and it is very breathtaking to listen to, even on KZbin. I know Jeremy and Baxter from their KZbin posts and I saw Jeremy's first reaction to this guitar. I know you don't care for D18,but I have a golden era D18GE that is made like they were in 1934, I believe, and it makes me very happy too. I have put my own dings and scratches on over the past 18 years or so. Take care.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I do like the D-18 but one Authentic is enough and I would personally choose the D-28. I forgot to mention that the guitar is very light for rosewood.

[@johnwashburn3793]

@@aaronshortmusic...and I have nothing against rosewood. I am considering a 00028. As a side note, Aaron Short, there is a meteorologist on the local news here in Kansas City named Erin Little. You two could have a law firm for bankruptcy clients "Little/Short Agency" but nevermind. Carry on.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@johnwashburn3793 lol!

[@goplad1]

That is one gorgeous instrument. I have my 1969 Martin D-28 and I love it. Yes it has "honest" play wear and I like it. Every scratch, every ding, has meaning. It was enjoyed! It's one of the first Indian rosewood editions and I can honestly say it sounds every bit as great as my 1966 D-28 with Brazilian rosewood. For the life of me I can't understand why a Brazilian Martin sells for thousands more. I guess it's a collector's thing more than a quality thing.

[@dcallan1]

After all the Martins I’ve played, bought or sold, this model is my favorite. I bought one last month. Love it. Yours is except.

[@thomasmoore3822]

Sounds fantastic! I guess with the relic part you won’t worry as much with a ding. Sounds so deep and lush. If you come to Nazfest you will be able to see and play real prewars and see how the compare. With guitars it only matters to me what they sound and play like. Although I don’t know if I would buy a relic as a new guitar.

[@jasper_north]

Would be interesting to compare real pre-war guitars…agree. Can’t wait for that video. Buying a relic without playing it for 8000 is a huge huge risk. But respect for doing it.

[@markjohnson6485]

Very nice Aaron. I have had the pleasure to play 2 28 37 Authentics at my local store and liked them both very much but didn’t purchase either they were great though. Yours sounds fantastic I enjoy buying and playing and changing Martins and as you know that can get expensive so in many ways a person could save money by getting an Authentic. I have owned over 20 Martins most in the Standard series and 3 Modern Deluxe . Two custom shop .But for me at this point my current favorite is my D41 for me and as we know people perceive differently it is by far my best Martin ever . It plays very well is loaded with complex tone ,strums great and has single note clarity too . Martin is a great company and has been doing it well for a long time . Was nice to see the gleam in you eye of your awsome purchase . If you ever have the chance and have not check out Zager guitars. I still enjoy my sound hole mug and shirt.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks Mark. I have not tried Zager but I plan on trying other brands going forward while using this guitar as a benchmark.

[@MrRafaztar]

Congrats, that’s awesome, sounds lovely. And really appreciated the insight and the vlog aspect of it

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks. I agree, having a story to a review is much more interesting and ‘real’.

[@MrRafaztar]

@@aaronshortmusic and I absolutely agree this guitar doesn’t need electronics or to be taken out. This is a guitar for you to enjoy and play not necessarily to gig, unless the gigs cover the insurance for it

[@aaronshortmusic]

Lol I am not against using gear out (especially an ‘aged’ guitar) but I don’t feel like modifying it… yet.

[@AudiomoMusic]

it sounds very, very full and has a lot of life in it! I really like it Aaron congrats

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks buddy!

[@colakeith1]

This is a WONDERFUL instrument!!! IF you want to amplify it with a MINIMUM invasive way. I would suggest the LR BAGGS LYRIC. It will amplify your sound and give the true sound. Because the Lyric is a microphone 1st. I use it in my 2011 D-16 GT and it works beautifully. And NATURAL sound!

[@aaronshortmusic]

I had the Lyric is a 000-28 Authentic and it worked well but it could feedback at louder volumes and I always regretted drilling out the end pin (because of it potentially hurting the resale value).

[@colakeith1]

@@aaronshortmusic Sorry you seem to have that problem i haven' had any problems at all with feedback. Sometimes positioning will cause it, no matter what type you use. Been playing out with it for 6-7 years now and never a problem I leave the knob on middle range and me and the sound guy dial in the sweet spot. Works like a champ!!

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@colakeith1 Yes feedback is all subjective to how and where you play…

[@martinbrault7791]

Congrats! I was looking for this model but ended up buying the Custom Shop D-28 1937 Aged. East Indian rosewood instead of Madagascar and no VTS but with adjustable truss rod! Just an incredible guitar.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’m sure that is amazing. Is it the same neck profile as mine?

[@martinbrault7791]

@@aaronshortmusic Same neck!

[@regwatson6420]

I have a D41 2008 that sounds really nice and came with LR Beggs installed. Love your vids keep them going.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks!

[@jasper_north]

Congratulations buddy… it must be a good feeling. Is it a 1 3/4? You deserve it, you took a chance but it paid off. Well done. I can see your happiness. Realy like it how you stretch your thumb forward when picking, that comes with time. Put a K&K in it,… just some glue but no cutting. Imagine that guitar builder in Nazareth; cutting and beating into the guitar to make it look old. What a job! Does it have bone bridge pins btw? If not will you upgrade? What mic are you going to use for gigs since you will not install a pick-up? Godspeed. Oh btw, my D18 has a tiny blue glow over the body on the top since my cheap flanel shirt left some paint behind. You can google it, few others had the same issue. It’s a vintage now and that’s worth $1000. I truly don’t care, it needs to be used and played as much as we can. Every night however mine is connected to the ToneRite and very very well maintained. Love the channel. Edit: I often fall asleep with it when my wife is not a home. 🥰 Oh, -still wearing that same flanel shirt when playing and my next guitar will be the Jason Isbell signature model.

[@aaronshortmusic]

This one is 1 3/4” yes.

[@vadenk4433]

The best smelling sound holes are always on vintage guitars. My hummingbird is fancy- I can gorf it’s soundhole all day everyday. It should get better with age

[@aaronshortmusic]

I like the smell of a brand new standard series Martin. This one sounds better though!

[@leighk9553]

Nice guitar Aaron congratulations but if the smell is anything like my antique parlour I wouldn’t smell it lol

[@aaronshortmusic]

It’s not THAT bad! Lol

[@erichutchinson6882]

I just picked up a D18 authentic 1937 stage 1 aging. Really nice guitar!!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Congrats!

[@robdouma6382]

Aaron you are spot on with your assessment of this guitar. I have played a lot of Martins and these Authentics seem to check all the marks boldly. They do it all on a higher level. It sounds fuller than a D28 but not too scooped like I have heard from some HD28's. Yours sounds great! Congratulations.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thank you Rob. That’s exactly what I hear!

[@DanielTPeace]

That is a very happy guitar. Love its sound incorporated with your touch.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thank you Daniel!

[@DerrickZuber]

I put an anthem in mine. If you get a really great tech to do it, they should have no problem!

[@aaronshortmusic]

It is possible it’s just not as easy as in a standard series.

[@kylekromer8047]

That Authentic is really, really good, I'd say better than the one I played. I recently went through a similar search, and came to the same conclusion as you with D-28 and HD-28's. I did find one used HD that I really liked, but it sold. I also played an Authentic and it was good, but not 8K good - at least not for me to justify that cash outlay. I ended up with a D-28 Modern Deluxe, far and away the loudest, most articulate guitar I've ever played. Good job on the video, enjoyed it!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks Kyle! I must try the modern deluxe again. I tried one they first came out and it had a rattle coming from the truss rod.

[@kylekromer8047]

@@aaronshortmusic I actually played 2 MD's one was pretty good, one was great. Thankfully I did get the great one. Congrats on the guitar - that is a lifer, for sure! The sound coming out of your guitar is what I think of when I think of what great tone should sound like coming out of a guitar.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@kylekromer8047 Thank you and I agree. These old instruments have the classic tone for sure.

[@folkenbluzer]

Great video! The only part I wasn't super happy about the sound was the finger picking volume. I very much like the sound of this guitar right from the first strum. 👍👍 Great reviews. Still haven't made my purchase yet.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I could have adjusted the mic gain for the fingerstyle but I left everything on the same settings.

[@jasper_north]

@@aaronshortmusic agree. It’s a mic thing for sure. For sure!

[@thecanadianflatpicker]

I'm looking for an authentic aged. I have some nice trades. I don't know if you know of anyone that's for sale?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I may be selling mine. I haven’t decided yet. Shoot me an email.

[@thecanadianflatpicker]

@aaronshortmusic what's you email address

[@alestev24]

Congratulations! Not the model for me, as I chose the most fingerpicking friendly dread in the D-35, which you don't particularily like, as I know. But I am happy for you that you made the decision to get it and you are happy. The first 3 strings also look used in the first four frets. Was that you or is that relicd as well?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Those Martin strings are great but they always turn a different color pretty quickly for me!

[@JohnnyRebKy]

If you ever get the chance try a Gibson Advanced Jumbo definitely do it . It has all those qualities you like. It was the competition for the D28 in 1936 and was called the “ bone crusher”. That D28 and AJ would be the ultimate pair to have 👍🏻. The AJ is the loudest most punchy guitar I ever had my hands on. Most people aren’t familiar with them. Total different animal than the other Gibsons. It’s like a D28 on steroids

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’d like to try a J-45.

[@lloydclark4696]

Sounds like a Steve Earle tune at the beginning-what's it called again ??

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’m not sure. It sounds like ‘Half Of My Heart’ by John Mayer to me!

[@UAL320]

What was Jeremy’s finder fee?

[@kalleblomkvist4173]

Do you still own this one? they do have a non adjustable truss rod right? that would be an argument for me for not buying one beside of the price...what about a d28 marquis?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes I do and it is incredible but I don’t know if it will survive my current purge. The Marquis was a great model too. The non-adjustable truss rod doesn’t really bother me as long as the guitar plays great out of the box and it is well looked after.

[@kalleblomkvist4173]

@@aaronshortmusic and are you still owning the hd28? Looking your video about it from you at the moment. I really like this guitar. Sounds similar to my d18 but more “wet” if you know what I mean 😀

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@kalleblomkvist4173 The HD-28 was good. I prefer smaller bodies like the OM-28 and M-36. Also since I mostly play plugged in I am always playing my Cole Clark.

[@patsysmith8030]

Thanks!

[@DavidEidelberg]

Sounds amazing!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Congrats on that beauty

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks!

[@gladesowards]

Smell: Hide glue.

[@aaronshortmusic]

The modern Martins smell better!

[@gladesowards]

@@aaronshortmusic I noticed the same thing with a Gibson J-45 Banner Murphy Lab. Great guitar! Odd smell.

[@douglascox8517]

I don’t live far from Jeremy I believe he is in the Harrisonburg va area

[@Ken.Kmetz.]

Can Maury’s music get one of these? I notice you mentioned Sweetwater. I too use sweetwater for a lot of gear. Then again, I don’t think Maury sells used.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Sweetwater is the only dealer I recommend these days. They can get anything if you call up and ask. Not sure about the others.

[@RohitSguitar]

Congrats, Aaron!! Seems like you got a really good one that nails the look, tone, and feel you were looking for. I'm curious how much the aged adi top has to do with the punch and clarity you were hearing from this vs. one of the standard series models. Shame about the smell - if it smelled bad that would be a deal breaker for me, but I haven't sniffed many vintage or authentic models to know what that smell is like! 🙂

[@aaronshortmusic]

Lol! I’m sure the Adi has a lot to do with it but then I’m sure that the glue, long saddle, thicker neck etc do as well!

[@Ks-zz9lh]

Sounds like a Tin can a bit.

[@Paul_Rich]

6:06 Pay an extra $1000 for Martin to put some artificial scratches and dings on a brand new guitar to give it a fake vintage look? No thanks.