Why I prefer The Martin D35 (compared to other Martin guitars)

In this video, I'll share why I prefer the D35 from Martin guitars!
Comparisons @ 7:03
featuring The D15M Streetmaster, The D16E, The DSS17 BlackSmoke, The D222, The D28MD and The D35(2018)
Martin D35 (Re-Imagined)
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Martin D222
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Martin D28MD
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Martin D15M Streetmaster
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Martin D16E
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Martin DSS17 BlackSmoke
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"Timeless Flight"
Original music © by Jonathan Koh
Recorded with the
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
on
Digital Performer 9.5

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@Massimomartina]

Non puoi tradurre in italiano? GRAZIE

[@rmyAddison]

After a lifetime of 37 Martins, all body sizes, tone woods, bracing styles; Standards, Authentics, 40 series and Custom Shops..........there is no "best". I retired with "variety", Mahogany makes you appreciate Rosewood (and vice versa), "tweener" woods like Koa/Tasmanian Blackwood fill the middle ground, dreads are cannons, OM/000's are balanced, 0/00's are "surprising". Everybody's personal preferences are right for them, play what makes your ears smile.............enjoyed your video !~!~!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You are most right.. there is no best guitar.. the guitar is how you play it ✌️❤️

[@hughnguyen1772]

Oh my. If I can have one of each Martin model😊. When people are forced to pick when it comes to picking only one or two that they can have then people will pick. OOO-28 and D-41 are only two Martins in my collection. Wish I can have more Martins but there are other fantastic guitars to have.

[@alexgfloyd3guitarist]

Very well put!

[@njgl2010]

The cool thing about Martins is that, you can play a D-28 today and it will be your favorite, and then tmrw play a D-41 and it will be your new favorite, then the next day play a 000-18 and it will be the new favorite. Martin is the Flagship of acoustics, period!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol true.. the only caveat is they are joverpriced

[@WilliamHunterII]

I bought a D-35 about 20 years ago. I had settled on a D-28 when the merchant said, "You should take a listen to this one." It was a D-35, and the sound was magical. I still think that about the sound of that guitar. I think that's the word to describe the sound of a D-35--magical.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

amen to that!!✌♥

[@markstevens1729]

Didn’t know I would absolutely fall in love with a D35 until I did. Acoustic room, Guitar Centre, 3 other guys playing. The instant I felt and heard it, I was hooked. Could tell even though it was anything but a great place to hear it. Years later, still deeply satisfied.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I totally understand!!

[@funkster007]

I gifted myself with a D-18 this Christmas. Best acoustic I've ever owned yet, and I'm finally satisfied. Martins are magical. Glad you enjoy your new D-35. Gorgeous guitar, and once again, stellar playing and tone!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you brother 🤓✌

[@lesterpaul9657]

That was Rory Gallaghers favorite acoustic. It' s a great guitar and you play it real nice. I' m also more into mahagony bodies, so I play my D-18 GE now for 10 years. But it is also a question of look, don' t like neck bindings so much. Nevertheless, you' re seem to be happy with it and that's all about. Cheers from germany

[@funkster007]

@@lesterpaul9657 I bought an older one without the modern features. Aesthetics aren't really on my priority list as long as it plays and sounds nice. Yep totally loving it.👍

[@leetrry]

Being a Martin it will sound even better in years to come.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

leetrry yes it will ✌️😛

[@gottbean5440]

Jonathan, I bought a Martin D35 guitar because of you and I'm very happy I did. Thank you for this wonderful channel and your amazing talent.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I'm glad you did!!! Its a great guitar!!!

[@washingtonbob49]

Thank you Jonathan for a great review and comparison video of the Martin guitars. I have played several D35s over the years and I truly loved each of them. I just never found the money to purchase one. I am still hopeful that one day I will possess a D35. Thanks once again for all you do.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Bob Dobson thank you kindly Bob.. yes I know the price is pretty high.. I was thinking of it as an investment. Well hopefully it would not take too Long to pay it’s way off with sessions and what nots.. ✌️❤️

[@mikeclark3013]

Just now saw this video, and I’m blown away by your playing, as well as the sweet sound of that D35! I’m playing a D16 RGT now, but hope to have a D35 some day.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Mike✌️❤️

[@paddymurph]

I love your videos!! The best part is that you hugged the Martin while you were talking about it :). I would too haha.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

It's so good!😀

[@NaijaBoiTellEm]

I got my HD-35 about 4-5 years and will never give it up. Been using John Pearse Phospher Bronze 700M strings for a couple of years too. The best combo to my ears to date...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice ✌️❤️

[@oliver7763]

Noticed you getting very cozy with your d35, the way you're hugging and caressing it as you talk. I feel the same way with my hd28e and a vintage violin I had the rate honor to play. Brings tears to my eyes when I play both.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

C C lol✌️❤️

[@michaelmcinnis911]

Great review, Jonathan - beautiful playing that really brings out the different guitars' tones. A left-handed 2015 (50th Anniversary Standard D-35) was my first Martin - lovely guitar, great sound. Then I later got a lefty J-40, and just felt that it had a little *more* of everything across the sound spectrum, so I sold the D-35...hard to sell my first Martin! They are great, balanced, "do everything" guitars.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool, thanks!✌🤓

[@WysteriaGuitar]

I have several high end Martins but still love my D-35, mostly because of the great bass response.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I totally get you ✌️❤️

[@robertnewell5057]

That is a great guitar and you play beautifully! I have an HD35 which is similar, but with scalloped braces, which I love and can't really separate from my J40. On thing you forgot to mention is that the D35 is also the least expensive Martin with a bound fingerboard!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Robert Newell thank you Robert.. ✌️❤️

[@69telecasterplayer]

All of those Martins sound great in your hands! Your D35 looks and sounds great. I have a 76 D35 I bought new. I reach for it every day. You blessed us with this music. May God bless you richly.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you! God Bless!✌💚

[@57brooks]

I just ordered my D35. After listening to you play, i feel so good about my decision! You play beautifully! Thanks! Rich Allen

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Rich ✌️❤️

[@blakehaggard-coversextras-2762]

How are you liking your d35? I’m on the fence between that and a D18

[@BPToneReview]

That street master and D222 really sounded great with your style. They all did really. I have a Custom Shop D28 with aged binding and VTS top. Love love it. Your D35 sounded gorgeous.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Brent!! Much obliged...👌❤

[@joepalooka2145]

Really great video. You have done a great job of recording the classic Martin sound. As a long-time Martin owner, I believe you can't go wrong with a Martin. When you find the one that fits you best, you will know it. Try them all. Personally for me, nothing can beat my magnificent 1962 Martin D28, which never ceases to amaze me and challenge my skills. If I was rich I'd buy other models. These guitars are only as good as the person playing them.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Wow a 1962 D28!! ✌️❤️

[@canadablake]

Your playing really does the guitars justice. Great video!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@frankiecalabro2617]

Thank for the review of the d35 also my favorite sounding Martin, and Jon, my Lord how beautifully sweet and soulful your playing and composition. Such a pleasure to listen to you Sir!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly ✌️❤️

[@mwdollar]

I chose a special edition D-35 reimagined and put on the liquid metal bridge pins as well lol I chose that guitar over all the others that I played over the course of a year in 5 different guitar shops..it felt the best and sounded the best to me. The D-18s and 28s didn't sound full enough and the 40 series sounded too glassy for what I like. The D-35 is the Goldilocks guitar for me. I also love the sound with an Elliott capo on it...it turns the guitar into a virtual doorbell machine. Always love your playing btw. :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!! Thanks for your kind comments Michael ✌️❤️

[@chuckwall107]

Beautiful Guitar and superb playing! Thanks for the video. My first Martin was a D-35. I fell in love with it the first time I Played it. I now own 4 martins, a Mahogany 000-15, a Maple J-16 and a Reimagined 000-28. The 000-15 plays the easiest but none of them come close to the D-35 for tone and presence. Every time I come back to it after playing one of the others for a while, I'm always thrilled again with just how good it sounds!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for sharing!!✌🤓

[@MrRandyv]

I’ve had my D-35. Since 1968; so it is one of the last made with Brazilian Rosewood. I absolutely love it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lovely!

[@preedapromwiriyakul8227]

Sold D-28, finally decided getting D-35 with your reference. Thanks for making this video.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!! Enjoy

[@preedapromwiriyakul8227]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud 35 is more open, and more airy than the younger. Sure, they are also great, and also kill my credit card. Thank you again, not just this video, but for all you've made.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@preedapromwiriyakul8227 no worries

[@Darltornjacket]

Thank You, great review...I’m getting the HD-35 reimagined. You were most helpful

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!!! You’re most welcome✌️❤️

[@bobc3174]

Hi Jonathan, I'm just discovering your videos and I'm really enjoying them. Very well produced and I really admire your guitar playing, singing and recording. Well done!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Bob..Please subscribe if you havent...and welcome to the channel!!✌😊

[@rick1021]

Congrats on a fine choice Jonathon!! The D35 is just crystalline fullness. It does stand alone. I am gonna say, that little 15 Streetmaster is no slouch.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

oh yea..That streetmaster has a unique sound of its own✌🤓

[@IanLuckett]

I always feel that when you play guitars en-masse so to speak, which let's face it almost everyone watching will have done (possibly too many times), there are those certain guitars that reach out to you as you play, and whisper sweet promises in your ear. They often have slightly unique tones that differ even from supposedly identical models, and when you find such a guitar then you find out how much the universe is laughing at you (that bit comes when checking the price!) However, that said, and making a most significant distinction here, finding that one special guitar, is, like finding that one significant other, an opportunity that only fate can be said to have played a role in, and who wants to upset fate? Now you have both Jonathan, the guitar and the significant other(s), what a wonderful world, I applaud you, and your good sense, fine choices, and continued prosperity and creative indulgences. Keep it up, cos' it's wonderful.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Ian! 🤓✌

[@johnsee7269]

Hell, they all sound great when you play them! Beautiful music that put me to sleep; it was sooooooooo relaxing. I think the term is, "I'm decompressed". By the way... Superb sound quality!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you John ✌️❤️

[@MrRandali]

Best video to show tone! Thanks so much. Usually people play fingerstyle on martins and I can't hear how the lead tone is over chords etc. Brilliant demo my friend !!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you.. hope you’ve subscribed✌️❤️

[@MrRandali]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud oh I absolutely did! ✨👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@MrRandali that’s great✌️❤️

[@ellisagutierrez9574]

I’m so glad you decided to get this for yourself! Sounds great!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Ellisa Gutierrez thank you sweetheart ✌️❤️

[@kevc6115]

Congratulations on your new Martin! You have to treat yourself every once in a while. It certainly will not be wasted in your hands!!!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

K C thank you ✌️❤️

[@guenterbortz5957]

☺️ it was written in your eyes and behaviour that you must own this one! I'm glad you do. It is our all whish, that work is fun and with this Martin you will have fun. There are no better hands she could be in, she sings for you and we all can enjoy it. Thanks for sharing and have many good times with her, you deserve it young man 😎🖖

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

hahah thank you dear Guenter! ✌❤

[@Darltornjacket]

I traded in several guitars to get a M-36 and a D-18 both reimagined models...they are great to my ear the necks are super

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Darl Ridgely nice!!!! ✌️❤️

[@lorenjo]

Dear Jonathan, thank you very much for the wonderful review! I also have a D35 reimagine that sounds awesome. My next Martin guitar will be a D18 reimagine that a lot of guitar players suggesting. Kind regards.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Antony Grove go for it Anthony!!✌️❤️

[@francescotenti193]

I couldn't agree with you more. I have been enjoying mine for the last 20 years or so, Al it took was open G chord and I was sold. Great neck, great construction, great tone.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Francesco Tenti ✌️❤️

[@titusrider7948]

Exquisite, the sweetest sounding D-35 I've heard on any KZbin site ! Are you using the Martin Lifespan at beginning of video? This is astounding, it's so superior

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m not too sure..

[@gottbean5440]

Great review Jonathan. It's a real joy to hear you play.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️🥴

[@dougsanders6034]

Johnathan, I really enjoyed your video . Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. It's so relaxing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Doug ✌️❤️

[@TheSingingDoctor325]

Great playing, I really enjoyed listening : ) I just picked up a 2021 D35 last week. It booms and sprakles when I play it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

Beautiful composition! I love that guitar. Glad you were able to get it! Enjoy!!!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@DenisAhmet]

I knew you would buy this guitar by the the way you hugged in last video you did of it. You won’t regret it, it will also resonate the more you play it, then you will hear even better tones from it, the harmonics in particular are almost magical and will sing out divinely. I’m sure it will lift you to new horizons creating your best music to come. Well I’m sixty next month and my wife said her and my daughters thought to buy me a guitar, dare I say it I would love to have a D35 as you know Jonathan, but I think I’m being a bit optimistic, although they could contribute towards it, it’s that or the HD35. Bless you Jonathan, you deserve this fine guitar.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you brother! lol!! would you dare??? hahah go for it!! Seek and you will find!!

[@davidharris5412]

The D35 is my favorite guitar, hands down. Mine is an ‘06.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!!

[@Specialized02Enduro]

Thank you for your presentation it is so amazing. I am completely moved. I love your playing and would like to know how to hear more of it please. I am currently in the inquiry to either purchase SD-35 Sigma 2022 from ebay open box or a D35 Martin. I had a Martin D76 (essentially a D35) for 20 years and am wondering if the Sigma would be the same? Thank you for your consideration. Your thoughts and contribution is gratefully received by me. Michael

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

No it will be different.. in terms of materials n sound. ✌️❤️

[@jimmycollette9209]

I have a d 35 I baught new in 2005. The main difference between the 35 and 28 is the bracing. The 35 has quarter inch and the 28 has five eighth inch. I also have a hd-28 love it also. Best of two world's.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Jimmy Collette nice!✌️❤️

[@rcdubya]

Love the demonstration, Jonathan, and congratulations on your selection. I’m focused on the D35 right now, myself...and trying to decide between the D35 and the HD35. I hope to be able to compare the two side by side. Either way, I can’t lose. Thanks for the review.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure ✌️❤️

[@charlesmcgowen7238]

RCDubya Did you decide on the D-35, HD-35, or what? Several years ago I had an HD-35. Best sounding guitar I've ever had.

[@Steven_SK]

Congratulations on your new guitar. It sounds wonderful! I was ... uh... “impressed” with the price! There is no such thing as a bad Martin for sure and it’s in “good hands”! Thanks for the series and the wonderful tunes. Enjoy!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you brother!! ✌😝

[@sundrenched6248]

I enjoyed the video for sure. For me the big surprise was the D15M Streetmaster. Never even heard of that model, but it sounds great in this video.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markjohnson6485]

Nice playing and review .I added a D35 to my collection it is awsome it is a 2022. I am a Martin enthusiast for sure I also have a D41 . Love the Martin tone . There is definitely a mystique of Martins that is hard to explain but if you have it you know it . Thanks for your channel.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Mark ✌️❤️

[@jasong546]

Great playing Jonathan! I hope you have years of enjoyment with it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Jason!!✌️❤️

[@BuffaloC305]

I also have a D-41 but I use them in studios for different effects. The D35 is a 1975 (pre-adjustable truss rod) with a neck reset in 1987. It's rock solid despite 3 re-frettings. This is the boomiest guitar I've ever played. The D41 has some ringing tones that the D35 only displays with new strings. The D41 displays those for a good 48 hours of recording time longer than the D35. But it doesn't have the bass-response - if I want my E-string to growl, I use the D35, and for tuneful strumming (WAVELENGTH). (If I'm doing percussive strumming, either is fine. But I try to use both depending on lead licks or strumming types.)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks for your sharing!! ✌️❤️

[@richardwilson5709]

I encounted the sound of the Martin D-35 when I was 15yrs old and I felt the sound, really. Now I am 74 yrs and I still hear that sound. The OM 35 version is what I want to feel. Can this guitar be aquired?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

of course...

[@derikpalmer4273]

Hello from Brighton on the south coast of the UK and congratulations on your new D-35! I too have a D-35 that I love but its a bit older than yours; I bought it in 1980 and it was my 33rd birthday present to myself. Its still going strong all these years later, probably wearing the years better than I am. I think you're wrong when you say that the three-piece back doesn't contribute to the guitar's tone though; my understanding is that it does although perhaps only indirectly. Having the two joints in the back as opposed to the one in the D-28 makes the whole body stronger which in turn allows the bracing to be the 1/4-inch scalloped bracing of the OM series rather than the 5/16th of the D-28 - and that change in bracing crtainly does make for a different voice to the D-28. So many people regard the D-35 as just a D-28 with extra binding, but as you show in this video nothing could be further from the truth. Love your playing, by the way. And I love the Blacksmoke - I've never come across one of those before.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for your sharing!!✌️❤️

[@douglashardy5939]

I bought my D-35 new in 1973,and it's gotten better every year.It's my forever Guitar.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!!✌️❤️

[@cfugee1]

Douglas Hardy I bought mine new in 1982 and have loved every moment of its life!

[@douglashardy5939]

@@cfugee1 They're KEEPERS.

[@MichaelDavis-dj7xc]

Good Job Jonathan ,I have the D-28 Modern Deluxe getting the D-35 in two Days.Thanks for Your help.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Enjoy it...!!!!✌♥

[@sdfswords]

Nice licks, Jon. I agree, the D35 is lovely, though I was blown away by how nice the D15M sounded as well.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@michaelstone4638]

Great Review Jon hey post a video How you play your song as with the D35 thta really was pretty.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@slammahuh5955]

just got a 1972 sigma 52dr 9 a licensed copy of this guitar. sounds lovely its my new favorite

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

cool!

[@achimpfefferkorn3019]

Very informative comparison and nice playing, Jonathan. I once had a D28, but it wasn't really good sounding. Have a good week. Regards from Zurich

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

So did you sold it??

[@achimpfefferkorn3019]

Yes, I did, Jonathan. 😏 I still have a 'cheap' Martin DX1E (?), which is good enough for me and its sound is amazingly good. Best regards.

[@margiesplace259]

John, congrats on your 35 Martin guitar good choice I've always loved mine! I love my triple O 28 and 0M 28 as well...🎶❤️🎉 ps did you try the HD-35?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes I did Margie...kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3OolHZ-lNx6hpI

[@poguie]

Very tasteful playing Jon. Nice one - have you ever tried a Collings? Just wondering how you compare them to Martins?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you.. No I have not…✌️❤️

[@rtoguidver3651]

In some cases the guitar makes the musician sound good, but in this case the musician makes the guitar sound good.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@williamcole9040]

Today i sold my 1979 D35 and decided to buy another D35 new reimagined version inSUNBURST ! This video makes me think Ive made the right decision. Thanks Jonathon for this lovely performance.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure William ✌️❤️

[@sc12100]

Just curious, did you have intonation issues with your guitar and if you did, how did you fix this? 70s and early 80s Martins are notorious for intonation issues due to the bridge being usually 1/8" to 1/4" off of their correct placement.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@sc12100 no I don’t have that problem.. but I guess if I do, I’ll probably pass out to my luthier friend ✌️❤️

[@williamcole9040]

No problems of any kind in 40 years…..just fancied reimagined. Just bought a HD28VS , 12 fret. 30 years old. What a weapon!!!

[@RantzBizGroup]

Agreed... I have a 1975 D-35, the thing that makes this series work is the 1/4 inch top bracing... Now, saying that, you will get top bulging over the years at standard pitch because of the lighter bracing...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Not looking forward to the bulge 😱

[@RantzBizGroup]

@@docstockton5564 WRONG... At 1/4" wide, Martin D-35 top bracing is a 16th of an inch, or 20%, lighter than that of a D-28. These guitars were designed for a big, warm sound, and instantly found favor with Dreadnought buyers.

[@rickharris7786]

Good stuff Jon. Really enjoyed the information and especially your playing. Thank you…

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you enjoyed it!✌♥

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Amazing playing and i absolutely love the tone coming out from This piece .. very woody .. very much like Larry Carltons tone

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I simply love it ❤️❤️

[@jimmycollette9209]

I bought my d-35 new in 2005. It just keeps getting better. I also have a hd-28 and Gibson j-45. My go to is the d-35. There's something about it that is different. Maybe because it's so balanced with a more warm sound. Could be the quarter inch bracing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice.. all I know Is that they did it right ✌️❤️

[@57brooks]

Thanks for your input on the d35. I was having such a difficult time deciding on a D28 or a D35. D35 is now ordered! April 8 !!!!!!

[@jacakier2827]

EXCELLENT review!! Thank you Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure ✌️❤️

[@MattyK-USA]

I am just smiling, seeing this video. I knew it! LOL! 🙂😁🙄 Of course I didn't know what you would choose, Jon, but it gives me a little joy to see that you went with the D-35. Without a doubt Martin's guitars are all amazing instruments in their own right, but for me the D-35 holds a very special spot. Here's to a very long and happy relationship for you and your new D-35. Cheers!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol...Thank you Matty! 🤓✌

[@OpenEyeComa]

Wow, that D222 sounded pretty amazing. You can not go wrong with the D-35 though, I know I love mine. Enjoyed your playing...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Joe✌️❤️

[@user-ml8tm5bi4e]

Hi Jonathan, wow, I have to say that I am so impressed by your music and playing that I tried to buy your music at iTunes. I am from São Paulo Brazil and I would like to know how I can buy your music! You are simply awesome! The world needs more people like you! Thank you!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Wow, thank you! Unfortunately I have not released an album yet. Maybe one day soon! Stay Safe!✌❤

[@mwdollar]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Please do!!

[@James-oh1wp]

Beautiful playing :). I have a 00018 … but looking to get a Martin Dreadnaught

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!!✌️❤️

[@alann5003]

Hi Jonathan. I absolutely love your playing style. Hopefully one day I can play half as well. :D

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You will!! Keep at it ✌️❤️

[@jameslifetimelearner]

I agree that d35 is the sweetest Martin you reviewed, an excellent choice.In the seventies when I was in the market, I found a wide spread inconsistency and chose the one that called to me.Such is Martin.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes.. I Guess most guitars are. That’s why I advocated trying them out in the stores and choosing the ones that speaks to you. Thank you James for not making feel alone with that train of thought! Lol✌️❤️

[@canadablake]

Very nice. I just picked up a used D-35. Hopefully one day I can make it sing like you can.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

canadablake you will!!✌️❤️

[@danfinnell6228]

Love your playing!! Very nice piece! I ran across your channel while looking for various YT acoustic guitar demos. I'll be looking to get into a higher end acoustic toward the end of 2021. I currently use a Gibson J-185 EC. I've had it for 20 years and won't part with it, but your Martin D-35 is Soooo warm! I'm curious. What was the mic used in recording the track? Best of luck! You deserve it!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you...I use the T-Bone SCT800 ✌💙

[@mtnwest]

Beautiful playing bud...Gave peace to my morning....

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

John Pongrac thank you John ✌️❤️

[@stevensassano1357]

The Martin D-35 came out in the 1960s with a 3 piece back because Brazilian Rosewood was getting hard to find. It was banned in 1969. Because they could not get wide enough backs they came up with the 3 piece back. They only needed 5"-5" pieces for the back. They added an bound ebony fingerboard. It was my first Martin in 1975. Some sound better then D-28s and some don't. Some 60s D-35s are all Brazilian up to 1969. Some have a Brazilian middle piece. Like all Guitars some just sound better then others, Martin are my favorites. I was a Dealer for Martin, Gibson,Taylor,Guild, and many others . With 40 years in this business I have played thousands of Guitars and they will always suprise you.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️

[@johnjanoski3988]

Congratulations, the D-35 it is then, a fine instrument. May you get many years of good use from it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you John!!🤓✌

[@softsouthernknight]

The other difference is the bracing on the D-35. D-35 has 1/4 inch Sitka Spruce bracing and the D-28 has 5/8 inch Sitka Spruce bracing. The D-35 tops are also hand sanded in the Custom Shop.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks for sharing✌❤

[@berkeleybernie]

Yes, that D222 sounds sweet. I think you hit on it when you said "midrange" and "sits in the mix." That's the D35. My experience is that it is more balanced across the strings. Other Martins are more scooped- big bass and clear highs. But if you want something with presence, the D35 is going to fit in beautifully.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

berkeleybernie Yes that D222 Is really sweet sounding.. was swayed for a while because there are only 100 of them.. lol

[@word67]

over 45 years ago I bought Martin D - 35 #305672 (new) at EU Wurlitzer' famous music store on Newbury St in Boston. It was in my lap when I spotted this video a few minutes ago. This guitar has been a workhorse and looks it. It's still in perfect working condition and sounds amazing. One. of the best decisions I've ever made.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

That’s totally awesome ✌️❤️

[@billknapp8750]

The wife bought me a d35 ambertone for christmas, had no idea she new i really liked the d35. Great addition to my j45

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

YOu have a great and wonderful wife!!🤓✌

[@billknapp8750]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud do you find the liquid metal bridge pins to improve the sound of the d35

[@joejordbakke881]

I played a d-35 and fell in love. Then....I played an HD-35 had to buy it. Both are just beautiful. Subtle differences but the HD spoke more to my liking. But that does not take anything away from the D35 at all. I think the D35 and HD35 are both perfectly balanced, but just sound slightly different. Very hard to explain.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I get what you mean.. I’ve played on both too✌️❤️

[@joejordbakke881]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud but thanks again for your reviews! I learn more from your reviews than any other channels. I appreciate the depth you go into. Cheers! 🍻

[@ldean-du5im]

I believe you can make any guitar sound good with your excellent playing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

l ldean hahaha I don’t really think that✌️❤️

[@darrenlavoie5255]

You could make an Esteban sound amazing. Seriously though, I love the tone of the D-222, your thoughts on that one compared to the D-35, which I already own?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I loved it!! Seriously.. too bad my pockets are not that deep lol

[@1907sarilaci]

Hi Jonathan, thank you for the amazing video. The recording quality is excellent, may i ask what tools you are using?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m using A Sony A6400, DeitySMic, UAD Apollo twin & Digital performer DAW by MoTu

[@1907sarilaci]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud The sound is amazing. Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@1907sarilaci my pleasure✌️❤️

[@janpedersen8376]

Love my D35, i could not decide between the D35 and the D28 for a long time but eventually chose the D35. What is your recording set up Jonathan? Sounds just like a D35 even on an iphone. Very nice playing 👍🏼

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Jan.. the information is at the info section of the video ✌️❤️

[@blueser100]

Great video and delightful playing. I love the Martin dreads but they are too big for me. I can live with my 000-18. Happy playing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@pravitsudkeaw753]

Koh, your eyes were shining when you talking about the D-35.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

And that’s why I’m a proud owner 🤣✌️❤️

[@michaeldaniel3976]

Great tone! Are those Lawson L47MP MKII mics?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

those are not the mics you mentioned...Check the description. ✌🤓

[@michaeldaniel3976]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Your description says "Recorded with the UAD Apollo Twin Duo on Digital Performer 9.5".

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@michaeldaniel3976 oops.. oh I’m using the TBone SCT800 tube mic from Thomann ✌️❤️

[@otismanousakos3946]

Wonderfully thorough mate. Thank you

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure✌️❤️

[@dougsanders6034]

I went in a music store that was closing it's doors back in 1974 . They had discounted all their guitars. I couldn't decide on one , so I had my wife to blindfold me and hand me one guitar at a time . I left with a D35, and honestly have not found one that I like any better.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome Doug!! I'm happy for you! ✌🤓

[@robertnewell5057]

I had a not dissimilar experience. I got my HD35 last year 2nd hand. My wife was in another room and came in and went: 'what is that?'. Now I also am lucky enough to have a Martin J40 and a couple of handmade acoustics. She listened to them all blind and recognised and preferred the 35 every time.

[@musicismyreligion5213]

That was a great idea.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Robert Newell getting the wife into the mix is a stroke of genius by itself !!👊😉

[@hughnguyen1772]

Oh my. Wish I can have one of each Martin model but there other fantastic guitars to have.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@backtoussrsoviet5694]

Don’t have any martins yet, for practice bought Ibanez avd60 and judging from this video and many more that guitar will give run for the money to any martin d. After listening to many demos of dreadnoughts, Huss and Dalton stood out the most to me. However, not chasing the tone anymore and don’t play as much as I used to. Idea is what counts at the end of a day, good playing fellow musician!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Good day to you too✌️❤️

[@aliiowailupe]

Nice playing Jonathan. I used to have a OM 28, but now have a d41 and love it. BTW, what kind of mic were you using to record the D35?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I used this mic from Thomann kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKPcmJ-Hj8Snhrc

[@stratshredder]

Hi Jonathan, for your beloved D35, do u string it with phosphor bronze and whats ur preferred gauge? Cheers

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

yes i do...i use 13s on my D35✌♥

[@sculptureshard377]

incredible tune at the opening after pics of the guitar; sound mesmerizing. What's the picking pattern?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Charles Buchanan thanks ✌️❤️