Martins Brand New Body Shape!

Rabs

Go to 17mins in if you want to see the new shape.. Interesting stuff with that neck joint.

Phil_C

I actually really like it. 

Thought the treble notes sounded really weak though but since they were portable wireless mics, I can give them the benefit of the doubt. 

CeeJay

I love that, and I want one.

ICBM

Wow. My initial thought was that the body shape is a Breedlove copy, but there’s so much more to it than that.

I have to say I don’t like the pickguard, it’s a slightly lumpy shape - but I love everything else about the design. The sound isn’t very inspiring there, but it’s impossible to tell in that sort of environment and so crudely mic’ed.

The biggest shock is the price - I was expecting double that. I’m very keen to try one when they get over here.

bandmaster188

No overly keen on the cutaway shape but that neck join looks pretty amazing. Great price too.

rustneversleeps

This is bad news as I’am trying to de-gas.

Phil_C

rustneversleeps said:

This is bad news as I’am trying to de-gas.

There will be more gas for this guitar than in Russia

TimmyO

Seems like a great set of ideas - if it sounds even halfway good they will sell gazillions 

earwighoney

Sounds good in this video.

http://onemanz.com/guitar/reviews/acoustic-guitars/martin/sc-13e/

Spoon Phillips likes it, and that guy is near enough an encyclopedia for all things Martin.  It got best in show at NAMM 2020.  Seems Martin have a winner on their hands.

Aside from the funky shape, it's the first bolt on/shim neck joint they've done.  I'd love to see it for other guitars, eg an 00.

crunchman

Would prefer it with a 1 11/16" nut width.

Milk

Maybe its just me but i dont like the new shape. it looks awkward.

ICBM

crunchman said:

Would prefer it with a 1 11/16" nut width.

Damn... 1-3/4" is a deal breaker for me.

rustneversleeps

ICBM said:

crunchman said:

Would prefer it with a 1 11/16" nut width.

Damn... 1-3/4" is a deal breaker for me.

“Suits me sir “,funny enough I can switch between nut widths without to much problems.I think maybe it’s all in head.

ICBM

rustneversleeps said:

“Suits me sir “,funny enough I can switch between nut widths without to much problems.I think maybe it’s all in head.

[/condescension]

No it isn't. It may be all in the hands though...

I had an OM-21 for several years, which was the best-sounding non-dreadnought guitar I've ever owned - but I couldn't get on with the neck width or the string spacing. So I won't be buying one of these unless they do it with a 1-11/16" neck.

If anything I prefer 1-5/8" for electrics.

DiscoStu

WIN.

earwighoney

ICBM said:

rustneversleeps said:

“Suits me sir “,funny enough I can switch between nut widths without to much problems.I think maybe it’s all in head.

[/condescension]

No it isn't. It may be all in the hands though...

I had an OM-21 for several years, which was the best-sounding non-dreadnought guitar I've ever owned - but I couldn't get on with the neck width or the string spacing. So I won't be buying one of these unless they do it with a 1-11/16" neck.

If anything I prefer 1-5/8" for electrics.

Martin seem to be pushing a 1 3/4 nut width, 2 5/32" string spacing at the saddle, slim taper neck on as many models as possible.

IMO, it's a weird spec as it's not the 1 11/16", 2 1/8" for flat picking or 1 3/4" 2 5/16" for fingerpicking.  IMO, 1 3/4 nut width, 2 5/32" it's the worst of both worlds.

elkay

Milk said:

Maybe its just me but i dont like the new shape. it looks awkward.

I thought that too. Looks so wrong on an acoustic. On balance. I think I still prefer the GPC-13e, which I suppose is the closest equivalent.

gibsongretschfan

Wish Danish Pete would shut up

Acoustics with bolt on necks? F^ck off 2020

and it sounds like a Taylor

crunchman

I think Alister Atkin uses a bolt on neck these days.  They sound stunning so I'm not against them in principle.

The big issue on these for me is the 1 3/4" nut width.  Not sure I'm over keen on the offset body either.  I'd need to see if it would sit on a guitar stand nicely.

It's potentially a nice idea, but I think I'll give it a miss.

Kalimna

What's wrong with bolt on acoustic necks? Easier to build, easier to repair (should it be necessary), just as 'strong' and sound as good as a dovetail.

Adam

Andy79

It sounds Taylor it looks very Taylor In design. Hats off to them for doing something different. I see Gibson’s effort is yet more vintage inspired J45s. This time from the 50s. Yawn.