vacamartin Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 With the success of the Martin CE0-7, and the new 2015 CE0-8 announced, how long before Gibson jumps on the band wagon and does its version of "copy-cat" Martins?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 My guess is it sounds like a big mid-scooped muddy version of the J200. :) (IMO - pls don't shoot me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 . Yep, it's another Martin clown burst. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Wow, they didn't hold back much with that one. Chris seems to be a lover of all things Gibson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Am I reading the headstock logo correctly? Does it really say "The Martin". If so, that's pretty funny. I don't see this as a knock-off at all. It is a very respectful tribute to another great guitar company. Gibson should be proud! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacamartin Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Am I reading the headstock logo correctly? Does it really say "The Martin". If so, that's pretty funny. I don't see this as a knock-off at all. It is a very respectful tribute to another great guitar company. Gibson should be proud! Lars "The Martin"...............surprised me! I took a double look at that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This must be somebody's idea of a joke. Even the "Martin" script looks like the Gibson block logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 . Pretty bold really. That headstock inlay is a dead ringer for the Gibson crown/thistle, and those split parallelograms and headstock shape, come on. BTW, here's the announcement on the Martin site - http://www.martinguitar.com/new/item/3761-ceo-8.html . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Martin did this with a prior slope shoulder CEO6 series as well. A good-natured ribbing... This one seems in the same vein... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Martin did this with a prior slope shoulder CEO6 series as well. A good-natured ribbing... True, but not as bold as this CEO-8. It's interesting that Martin would go that far. . CEO-4,.6 and 7 still had Martin features - CEO-4 . (the original clown burst) - CEO-6 .(with the Gibsonesque logo script) - CEO-7 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 agree about the burst- my martin ceo-7 is does not sport a comely paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Gee, could the Martin Ovation be far behind? If they stick with copying Gibsons, I can't wait to see 'The Strumbird" model. This is weird. Never thought one of the oldest and best guitar manufacturers would venture into what resemble "lawsuit" model guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 My first reaction is that there just has to be some acrimony there on the part of Martin, which is never a good thing. Secondly, if you are going to semi-knock something off, especially Martin, you'd think they could do a better job. Some of the Japanese lawsuit guitars weren't half bad looking all in all, but these The Martin things are just horrendous. The whole project strikes me as scraping the bottom of an ugly barrel and it demeans the excellent legacy of an old and respected American company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The guitar that got all the fingerpickers excited is the announcement of an OM-28 Authentic: http://www.martinguitar.com/new/item/3762-om-28-authentic-1931.html (the mahogany b/s OM18 Authentic has sold like hotcakes and now they have a rosewood version coming.) I have the Martin OM28 Marquis and that is one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever played, and guess what, it's MINE! I don't know how much better the new OM28A can be, but I will be watching and listening with great interest! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacamartin Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Gee, could the Martin Ovation be far behind? LOL.................................................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I wouldnt even own one of those.. I like the dread higher end Martins.. But I prefer Gibson Sj200s in the jumbo line up.. however.. I would be willing to try one just to see how they compare.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibby53 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just what I wanted a Martin that looks like a Gibson and sounds like a Martin...if I'm spending that much on another Martin it would be for a custom D35 with a 1 3/4in nut and 2 7/32in string spacing . If I get a J200 it will be a Gibson J200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 That's dumb. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Bet it sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just what I wanted a Martin that looks like a Gibson and sounds like a Martin...if I'm spending that much on another Martin it would be for a custom D35 with a 1 3/4in nut and 2 7/32in string spacing . If I get a J200 it will be a Gibson J200. When I had a J45 Custom Rosewood, I felt it was Gibson's stab at a HD28 so all is fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibby53 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 1421119722[/url]' post='1614329']When I had a J45 Custom Rosewood, I felt it was Gibson's stab at a HD28 so all is fair. I know.. it's more than I can spend anyway . I'll stick to my 1970 D28 I bought in high school that's the only Martin for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Surprised at all the vitriol here. Martin likes Gibson. We all win. Personally, I was hoping they'd do a Hummingbird knock-off. Full circle since the original Hummingbird was Gibson playing with a Martinesque shape. However, there is no mistaking the very different tone of a Gibson vs. a Martin, whatever the package might look like. These CEO guitars have always been great, and yes, they are very Gibson-inspired, especially this one. I like it. I don't think Gibson minds, though I doubt they could ever officially comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Cracks me up it does! It's a hideous thing. But when ya want to be something your not things always go badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 They are just getting back at Gibson for the Hummingbird/D-18 rip off…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 It just came to me while over on the AGF. It's the CEO-8 TV (turkey vulture). Fits like a glove methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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