RBSinTo

There is a huge difference between "need" and "want". Based on need, you probably don't, but based on "want" you'll undoubtedly be able to rationalize that you do. RBSinTo

This isn't an example of stupidity in any way, shape or form. It was merely an accident, and the amount of time you owned the guitar doesn't change that. If you can live with the ding, then do so. And if not, have it fixed. I accidentally snagged a music stand which fell over putting two small dings on the top of my otherwise pristine D28. I couldn't stand the dents, so 40 minutes after it happened, the guitar was in the hands of a Luthier, and a month and $120.00 Canadian later the dings were invisible. RBSinTo

My J45 standard came with an input jack but no pickup. The jack's flange was useless for keeping the strap in place, and fearing a disaster, I used a large candle to make a mold, and 5-minute epoxy to cast a mushroom-shaped plug. Spray painted dark brown, and firmly pressure fitted in place, the plug now ensures that the strap is secure. RBSinTo

Feh! I'm not a fan of chrome and tail fins on guitars. They don't improve the sound and are, in my opinion, tasteless. My D-28 and J-45 standard are as ornate as I need. RBSinTo

I think this is a question with as many subjective answers as there are persons who play guitars. Except for the width of the nut (I prefer wider to narrower) based on the varied neck profiles of my four guitars ('74 D-28, '01 J-45, '00ish Washburn R320SW, and '65ish Matsumoko factory ES-335 knock-off) it don't make no never mind to me. RBSinTo

Not surprisingly, the original poster seems to have left the building. My guess is his guitar suffered from Bird Flu, but hopefully is long recovered. RBSinTo

Before I knew any better, I owned a few really bad guitars including a nickel-dime electric that had a "baseball bat" neck combined with action that I could slide my hand under. Understandably, it was rather difficult to play, and it was only when a good friend got an ES-335, that I came to appreciate thin necks and good action. And except for the possibility that a thicker neck would be more stable and less prone to warping, I don't understand why it would be preferred. I'd appreciate if you would enlighten me. Please and thanks RBSinTo

Unlike the counterfeit Martins and Gibsons coming out of China that are meant to deceive ( secondary) buyers. The original purchasers are obviously more concerned with appearance than quality, as they know what they're getting. RBSinTo

Are you saying this is a bad thing? RBSinTo

Obviously a counterfeit copy designed by committee. A Martson Mockingbird guitar. Sweet! RBSinTo

Yeah, but really skillfully done. So tell us binendra, how much was the seller asking for this fine example of the rare Gibson Mockingbird guitar? RBSinTo

If you clearly state your reasons for requiring an exchange, the seller will likely not make the same mistake twice. RBSinTo

Sgt. Pepper, I got my 1974 D-28 in 1979, and when I took it in for some maintenance about two weeks ago, I asked if it needed it's first neck reset. The answer was a definite no. So I'm a little unclear on your sweeping generality. RBSinTo

Mine was I believe a Kay that I bought from a friend for $12.00 when I was about 10 or 11 years old. Horrible action and impossible to play, so I quickly lost interest, and sold it very soon thereafter to a Country and Western record/music store (owned and run by an Englishman) for ......$12.00. RBSinTo

Other than questioning why I have four guitars, my wife really pays no attention to them, or my playing. The one exception was a few years ago after I bought my second instrument, a used Washburn R320SW parlour guitar. A few weeks after buying it, she heard me playing my 1974 D-28, which I've had since 1979, and commented that she could appreciate the better sound quality of the Martin over the Washburn. Hardly earth-shattering, but it showed that even a complete instrument novice could detect the difference. RBSinTo

62 burst, I think you got it slightly wrong. This is an example of the quantum mechanics problem of Campbell's Guitar, which states that until the picture is posted, there are various states of probability in which Kelly owns the guitar, he doesn't own the guitar, and these probabilites will only collapse down to one reality, when the picture is posted. Hey, I didn't make this stuff up. Blame Erwin Schrodinger. Who even knew he played a guitar? RBSinTo

Bluesking, Nice guitar work, but Patsy Kline sings it better. RBSinTo

Absolutely true. RBSinTo

Funny. I use that same expression when I describe to others the sound of my D-28. But its 46 years old, so it better bring the angels to tears when it sings. RBSinTo

I've played both the D28 and a D41 one day not long ago, and can't say that my tin ear discerned a musical difference. I wonder if your ears have been over-ridden by your eyes? RBSinTo

While I can appreciate the workmanship that is required to produce an instrument like this, I find the end result to be, well, over the top, and frankly quite tasteless. To my mind, a guitar for Liberace. And in the spirit of fairness to all the Gibsonians here, I also think the Martin D-45 is gaudy. I own a D28 and a J45 standard, both pretty plain looking, but all they do is sound nice, which is the reason I bought them. RBSinTo

To my mind, all the inlay made from Nonobtanium, saddles & nuts carved from Unicorn horn, gold frets, and strings spun from the Pubic hair of Virgins is for the fans. None of that stuff makes the guitar sound any better, but is done to stroke egos of owners. Nothing screams "Look at me. I've arrived!", like a bling-laden instrument. RBSinTo

No idea. I'm new to the world of Gibson guitars, but from numerous conversations with Luthiers and sales people in music stores (including stores that are authorized Gibson dealers) and what I've read, it appears that their Quality Control has been less than stellar for a number of years. So depending on the production dates of these on-line purchases, one could have between 0 and 10 that sounded poorly. RBSinTo

Sgt. Pepper, I've noodled on many D-35's in music stores, and again to me, they never sounded any different ( neither better nor worse) than the D-28's that were also available. My D-28 is a 1974, and while I've never had the opportunity to make a direct comparison with a D-35, mine sounds wonderful, and is everything I could ever hope for in a dreadnought. And besides, while I seem to be guitar-challenged by the standard of this site, as I only own four, I really have no desire, or more important, need, to obtain any more, even Martins. RBSinTo

Interesting that you'd consider a D28 as a back-up to a D-35. My understanding is that the introduction of the D-35 was a business rather than a musical decision. After Brazilian Rosewood was no longer available, and Martin had exhausted their stocks, the introduction of the D-35, allowed them to use the smaller remnants in the three-piece backs in order not to waste them. Again, to my tin ear, the D-35 isn't a musical improvement over the D-28. RBSinTo