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Amazing sound and quality in a 12 string.
By: Larry
Submitted: 4/15/2018
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Best 12 string I have ever played.
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Fine art
By: Scott
Submitted: 9/9/2016
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I knew it would be nice, but it far exceeded that expectation. Beautiful in every way.
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Smells Great!
By: Jeff
Submitted: 8/17/2015
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Plays extremely well. Great Martin tone. Easy to pick the octave strings alone for those sweet treble chimes. Wonderful resonance.
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Awesome as always!
By: J. Aaron Jacobs from Dayton, Ohio USA
Submitted: 3/31/2012
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Totally perfect as far as craftsmanship goes. But, I cannot speak for the longevity part yet. However, it's a Martin and I know their quality well.
Time will tell? Just take good care of her and she should do you right - my other ones did!
Your general opinion of this product.
I purchased this 12 string Martin with some hesitation. I know their reputation, as I owned a few in my 34 years of playing. But I just could not get over the price. They always seemed excessively over expensive to me. But after making the plunge, I remember now why they price them as they do. Awesome in a word sums it up! No really, this plain Jane 12 string is really a joy and pleasure to hear and play. It's powerfull and yet delicate to handle. Though sturdy enough, it really can create some fantastic sound played fingerstyle or with a pick. I gave it a good workout and I have to admit she really hung in there. She kept her tuning spot on and voiced whatever I asked of it. Amazing for a 12 string. I didn't think I would say it, but I love it - it's everything you'd want and expect from a guitar at this price.
Nice smooth neck. comfortable body and good action for a 12 string - probably the best I have ever tried. Not too stiff and not at all sloppy. It's got a real nice feel to it. Weight is not an issue either - it's just right! I hate heavy crap.
It can go both ways: bright and dark. It just depends on how you handle her and what style of playing you use. So far I find it very adaptable to every style of playing that I tried. "It's all good."
The finish is CF Martin. Superb all the way. She's plain, but pretty in her own way, if ya know what I mean. I'm good with it. Yeah, I'm good with it. Minimalist with her appointments, yet refined in her own way. Yeah, it works for me. Again, it's a keeper!
Action seemed really good. I have no complaints. It doesn't look like it needs a professional set up. And, I use a variety of playing styles too. So all in all, it seems pretty good right out of the box - It had better for the price, right? :-)