martin dx1

acousticwaffle · Post by **acousticwaffle** » Tue May 11, 2004 7:59 pm

I've been checking out this guitar as a potential...anyone have any comments or complaints about the guitar? also any other suggestions for a good martin under 1000 dollars?

whatshername · Post by **whatshername** » Tue May 11, 2004 8:08 pm

i have it, and i absolutely love it. i would recommend it to anyone in search of a nice, affordable, wonderfully sounding martin.

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Tue May 11, 2004 8:45 pm

D-15 limited edition

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Tue May 11, 2004 10:10 pm

I also have a dx-1...
ryan a d-15 limited edition is like, 700.. that's a lot more then 400 for a dx-1.. so eh, I enjoy it, though it has hpl back and sides, it still has a good bang for it's buck

johnnyd · Post by **johnnyd** » Wed May 12, 2004 8:46 am

I played one a couple months ago and really liked it! Also mentioned before was the D-15 or my personal favorite the 000-15. Both of these are great if you prefer an all wood guitar.

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Wed May 12, 2004 10:15 am

He said under a grand...so I gave him an awesome guitar that's under his price..

c_tietze · Post by **c_tietze** » Wed May 12, 2004 11:39 am

I've played a DX1 and I liked it. It doesn't have a bunch of uneccessary appointments - but it plays well.

Some people are opposed to any sort of laminate. As long as the top is solid I'm sold.

There are quite a few Martins under a grand. Goto:

http://www.CFMartin.com

or

http://www.musiciansfriend.com

Check it out brotha.

CJT

EDIT: I'd recommend the DM over the DX1, the price isn't too far apart and the DM is a little bit "nicer".

mbgreen · Post by **mbgreen** » Wed May 12, 2004 12:18 pm

Jason (Dmbfanjason) has a DX1 and we both think it sounds better (no joke) than his 1998 Taylor 414. I dont know if he just got a really good one, or what, cause I've heard a lot of people bash them. But the one I've played sounds like a much more expensive guitar.

whatshername · Post by **whatshername** » Wed May 12, 2004 12:32 pm

mbgreen wrote:Jason (Dmbfanjason) has a DX1 and we both think it sounds better (no joke) than his 1998 Taylor 414. I dont know if he just got a really good one, or what, cause I've heard a lot of people bash them. But the one I've played sounds like a much more expensive guitar.

Yeah, mine has excellent sound. I really do love it.

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Wed May 12, 2004 1:52 pm

fortyoneantz wrote:
mbgreen wrote:Jason (Dmbfanjason) has a DX1 and we both think it sounds better (no joke) than his 1998 Taylor 414. I dont know if he just got a really good one, or what, cause I've heard a lot of people bash them. But the one I've played sounds like a much more expensive guitar.
Yeah, mine has excellent sound. I really do love it.

Mine sounds pretty sweet compared to other guitars in this price range too.. whether they have solid bodies or not

c_tietze · Post by **c_tietze** » Thu May 13, 2004 9:12 am

It's Martin, that's why. Their bracing system is money and their guitars are made by hand.

Taylor makes their guitars by machine. I've played lower end Taylors and they don't sound as great as any entry level Martin.

Playablility is a big deal to me, I found that my budding abilities only flourished when I got my Martin because it inspires me to play and it is a very playable guitar - quick and responsive.

I know I mentioned that some folks 'dis laminates, I don't really care either way. If I like a guitar and the way it sounds then that's all that matters to me. (Didn't want y'all to think I was taking a pot shot at y'all)

Peace,

CJT

johnnyd · Post by **johnnyd** » Thu May 13, 2004 10:59 am

c_tietze wrote:It's Martin, that's why. Their bracing system is money and their guitars are made by hand.

Taylor makes their guitars by machine. I've played lower end Taylors and they don't sound as great as any entry level Martin.

Playablility is a big deal to me, I found that my budding abilities only flourished when I got my Martin because it inspires me to play and it is a very playable guitar - quick and responsive.

I know I mentioned that some folks 'dis laminates, I don't really care either way. If I like a guitar and the way it sounds then that's all that matters to me. (Didn't want y'all to think I was taking a pot shot at y'all)

Peace,
CJT

I agree totally. When I looked at guitars a couple months ago I found that the lower end Martins played very well while I wasn't that impressed with the Taylors until I got to some of the higher end models. Not bashing Taylors, just my observation. As always your best bet is to play everything you can get your hands on and make the decision based on what sounds/plays best for you.

waffle_house_jam · Post by **waffle_house_jam** » Sun May 16, 2004 2:24 pm

where'd you find a dx-1 for 400? the one i saw was like 670...

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Sun May 16, 2004 8:56 pm

waffle_house_jam wrote:where'd you find a dx-1 for 400? the one i saw was like 670...

I got one for 450 at guitar center in november.. well my dad did, he got it for me for christmas.. i got a case and the guitar for $500

incubusdmb5 · Post by **incubusdmb5** » Mon May 17, 2004 10:51 am

i have the dcx1e and i cant complain.

great guitar for aroind 600-700