I've become slightly fixated on buying a Martin ever since visiting the factory earlier this year (hardly surprising if you've been there, great place!). I've tried a few out, and settled on the 00-28 Reimagined as being the one for me (the CEO-7 coming in a close second). However, I've noticed that the action is rather high on the guitars I've tried, and the one I tried today at GAK was no exception. They said they'd have it serviced and the action lowered if I were to buy it.... is this kinda normal with new Martin's? The salesmen said that Martin's typically have a higher action, so maybe it's because I'm more used to my electric guitars and my Taylor Baby which all have low action.
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Then he said it's not a problem because he can just tweak the truss rod to lower action.
I walked out at that point trying not to laugh.
Regarding the action, Martins tend to give of their best when strummed pretty hard. This creates greater string excursion which, in turn, demands a relatively high clearance above the frets.
Well, you can think whatever you wish.... but....
Was it Westside on Denmark Street?
I'm hoping to head to Denmark St soon to try some at Westside, so will see if it's the same shop as mentioned above.