Standard or Vintage?

themaker · Post by **themaker** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:21 pm

Did dave use the HD-28 or the HD-28V? This site says he used the V.. The dmb official site says he used the standard HD-28. Some articles even say that too. I saw a picture of him using the HD-28V. The martin website said he used the vintage model. SO he probably used both huh?

dmbvideos · Post by **dmbvideos** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 12:33 am

What's the difference?

2StepGranny · Post by **2StepGranny** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:06 am

dmbvideos wrote:What's the difference?

If you're talking about the difference between the HD-28 and the HD-28V, the difference is the shape of the neck. The V-series has a more pointed neck, not as rounded as all other guitars are usually made. I've played both types, and I find the V-series to be more comfortable with the way my hands lay on the fretboard and on the neck

But if you're talking about the difference between the standard and vintage is, so I can't really help ya there

But they are quality guitars! I wouldn't mind having either one

dmbvideos · Post by **dmbvideos** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:27 am

Cool, thanks for the info.
I was unaware of the difference.

DT · Post by DT » Fri Apr 02, 2004 3:54 am

i thought there was different bracing too... not sure, ill look

taylordb · Post by **taylordb** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:29 am

There is def a difference with the bracing.....the bracing in the vintage models are shifted "forward" towards the sound hole. This allows the top to vibrate more freely, but makes it less sturdy. Better tone in my opinion.

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:29 am

I know 100% that he uses the HD-28v

The difference besides what's already been said is cosmetics