DX1 or DXM

DJR · Post by **DJR** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:00 pm

pretty sure i've narrowed my search to these two martins - the DX1 and the DXM

most i'm sure will lean towards the DX1 because its a solid top, not laminate
i've played em both, liked em both, but i'm leaning DX1 - yeah its $50 more but its sold top

thoughts?

ps - sorry filmdude, no big baby for me

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:02 pm

Can I offer the advice of saving up and waiting a little bit more until you can get an all solid guitar?

DJR · Post by **DJR** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:04 pm

everydayDMBfan_18 wrote:Can I offer the advice of saving up and waiting a little bit more until you can get an all solid guitar?

which were you thinking? and how much more should i save up? the DX1 was $500 plus i'd need a case - how much mor should i save?

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:07 pm

Well...if you're looking at Martins I think the cheapest all solid wood martin is the D-15 which I think runs $740...or something like that. I don't know if they have it though but they have the Limited edition D-15 with a spruce top instead of a mahogony top for the same price. I'd suggest that.

sunglassesatnight · Post by **sunglassesatnight** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:11 pm

Stay away from the X series Martins. Save some more and get something all solid. Like the other Ryan said.

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:15 pm

Yeah..what I said

DJR · Post by **DJR** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:31 pm

i dunno guys, i really liked the sound of those 2 i played today

everydayDMBfan_18 · Post by **everydayDMBfan_18** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:33 pm

Well...go with what you like but Im just puttin that up as a suggestion

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:36 pm

save your money, buy a cheap Alvarez and wait to get a better guitar. my RD20S sounds better than any $500 martin.

DJR · Post by **DJR** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:38 pm

everydayDMBfan_18 wrote:Well...go with what you like but Im just puttin that up as a suggestion

i appreciate it, and i'll still consider it

shane wrote:save your money, buy a cheap Alvarez and wait to get a better guitar. my RD20S sounds better than any $500 martin.

i played an alvarez, didn't like it as much

hcole · Post by **hcole** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:02 pm

For right around $600 you can get a Larrivee D-03 or L-03. They are all solid wood and come with a case. I have an L-03R and it's fantastic.

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:42 pm

DJR07 wrote:pretty sure i've narrowed my search to these two martins - the DX1 and the DXM

most i'm sure will lean towards the DX1 because its a solid top, not laminate
i've played em both, liked em both, but i'm leaning DX1 - yeah its $50 more but its sold top

thoughts?

ps - sorry filmdude, no big baby for me

since you really liked these two, and it's all your choice, i would just suggest to get the DX1. I own one and it sounds fantastic. It has that martin tone that i like, and it just sounds great. The only downside is that it has a laminate body.. the top is the only solid part of it. It's all up to you, just my 2 cents

whatshername · Post by **whatshername** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 7:29 pm

DJR07 wrote:i dunno guys, i really liked the sound of those 2 i played today

then go with it. i own a martin dx-1 and i love it.

ElGuitarrista · Post by **ElGuitarrista** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:17 pm

I recommend the DX1. I think that's a great guitar for the $$$. I know a store that's running a special on DX-1 on Saturday July 31st for $369. Email carl@pittsburghguitars.com if interested. Good guy and good store- maybe they'll ship.

DJR · Post by **DJR** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 12:18 am

shit really?!?!? i just emailed him
thanks a million bro!

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