Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Product is made very well and is more dependable than all other products in the same price range. Reliability How has it stood up over time? This product gets even better with time and will still be around when I'm gone.After all,it's a Martin,and built to last. Overall Your general opinion of this product. It is my opinion that this product can't be beat.It'top of the line and nothing but superb from headstock to tailend. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It feels as though it melts into my hands and has the best neck action of any guitar I've played. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? It has all the sounds and tones that a good quality guitar should have....it's the best of the best!!! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? SUPERB. Action How was the action out of the box? The action was as though I had found my best friend.It's so easy to play and keeps gettin better..

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Beautifully made. Perfect out of the case. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Have only had it for a few weeks. Overall Your general opinion of this product. Great looks. Great, rich sound. Louder than I expected. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Plays easy and fast. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Sound was full and rich. Bass was extremely punchy. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Looks great. Not too flashy, but not too plain. Action How was the action out of the box? I gave this four stars due to action of the high strings. I have to really dig in the strings to get a strong treble sound.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Very well made..... Reliability How has it stood up over time? too soon to tell.. but its a Martin! Overall Your general opinion of this product. Owned numerous acoustic guitars.. and recently sold my Martin D-41 Special to free up some $$ to help pay bills... Decided within a month I was missing that Martin tone, but didn't want to buy something as expensive... also didn't want as much "bling" on my guitar... The D-16RGT is closer to the minimalistic Martin solid-wood guitar... but with the same great Martin tone. I don't like the bright white binding on the fretboard.... too bright... what was Martin thinking? The action on this guitar is fantastic!! I can create bar chords up and down the neck... no problem,.. and it's great for finger style....bends, pull-offs, slides... Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Fast,...fast.... fast. The modified low oval neck is fantastic.... my D-41 Special had a Modified V neck... this is better in my opinion. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? *balanced* & *snappy / punchy*.... some of the Martins have a booming bass... this is more balanced, but is very punchy when you dig into it.. which is actually what I prefer.. It's still kind of "tight", and I'm thinking it will continue to open up with playing. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Very nice finish... I created two tiny dings on the soundboard finish when I was customizing the guitar..... no problem... I've just put my signature on it.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Other than the flaw I got the discount for, it's a MARTIN through & through. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I expect this to hold up like any Martin. Forever, if not longer. Overall Your general opinion of this product. Great guitar. Prefer bone saddle & lower action, so I'm getting that taken care of. B Stock... small bubble in finish on top, two gigs later, my scratches on pickguard were more noticable. So $850 for a $1250 street price guitar was a GREAT DEAL, even with another $125 for new saddle & setup. Thanks AMS. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Obviously a Martin. Not quite as good as an HD-28, but what is? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Again, obviously a Martin. Not quite as good as an HD-28, but what is? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Other than the small bubble that saved me $400, perfect. Action How was the action out of the box? A bit high for me, and a few others I know that play leads. But that was easily fixed when I got saddle upgraded to compensated bone.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Reliability How has it stood up over time? Overall Your general opinion of this product. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Action How was the action out of the box?

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The Martin craftsmanship is unparalleled. Very well made and of course they are dependable. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I just got it but i own other Martin guitars and they just get better with age as I know this one will. Overall Your general opinion of this product. The sound of this Martin is amazing. Plays like the D 28 but for a much better price. I can't stop playing it! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The guitar plays smooth. The neck is not to big which is perfect for my small hands. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Warm and punchy. This baby has boom. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? A work of art. Beautiful. I love the gloss on the front. Action How was the action out of the box? For me the guitar was perfect out of the box. The action is perfect. It's a Martin. Need i say more. T