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MAF51	AG on GJ120ES	Lead	[-]
(06/28/09 8:39 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None The August issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine has an article entitled "12-Strings for Any Budget," which reports on tests of six 12'ers ranging in price from $330 to $3,900. Martin's new Grand J12-40E Special (of which I am a proud and happy owner) is featured in the top price category. Teja Gerken's review of the Martin is uniformly favorable. He describes its "fit, finish, and craftsmanship" as "flawless," notes that "the solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood used for the body were among the prettiest examples I've encountered," and sums up by saying that "[w]ith its muscular tones, easy playability, and legendary build quality, there is no doubt that Martin's efforts to create a stunning 12-string have been a success." Having owned one for about seven weeks now, I'd say that Mr. Gerken's assessment is spot on. Congratulations again to Tim Teel and all the great folks at Martin responsible for this winner. Marshall
teherie		#1	[-]
(06/29/09 6:19 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Marshall: Congratulations on a great guitar. I read that review in AG over the weekend and referenced it on another thread and as you pointed out, the review was really complimentary and Martin beat out some pretty strong competition to earn the top spot. Martin also received honorable mention in two other categories although I have to confess that I love my Larrivee (LV-03MT 12 String) for the money.
gfspencer		#2	[-]
(06/30/09 4:38 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	MAF51 wrote: The August issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine has an article entitled "12-Strings for Any Budget," which reports on tests of six 12'ers ranging in price from $330 to $3,900. Martin's new Grand J12-40E Special (of which I am a proud and happy owner) is featured in the top price category. Teja Gerken's review of the Martin is uniformly favorable. He describes its "fit, finish, and craftsmanship" as "flawless," notes that "the solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood used for the body were among the prettiest examples I've encountered," and sums up by saying that "[w]ith its muscular tones, easy playability, and legendary build quality, there is no doubt that Martin's efforts to create a stunning 12-string have been a success." Having owned one for about seven weeks now, I'd say that Mr. Gerken's assessment is spot on. Congratulations again to Tim Teel and all the great folks at Martin responsible for this winner. Marshall Thanks for posting that, Marshall. I have owned my Grand J12-40E Special for about eight weeks now and in that time I have not played any of my other guitars. Mr. Gerken is indeed right!! 1969 Brazilian Rosewood D-35 2001 D-41DF - Dan Fogelberg 2004 LXM - Little Martin 2008 JC-16ME Maple Aura 2009 Grand J12-40E
GCEA		#3	[-]
(07/01/09 10:36 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Marshall - I can't wait to see it - hear it - touch it - play it! Hope you'll be bringing it to Martinfest! Have you posted any pix yet? Which song in your vast repertoire sounds best on it?? Cheers, Jack
MAF51		#4	[-]
(07/01/09 9:21 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Have you posted any pix yet? Yes, Jack, I posted a review and photos of it here. See posts 13 and 31 for the photos. Which song in your vast repertoire sounds best on it?? I'll have to let you be the judge of that. But I do enjoy using it for "My Back Pages," among others. And yes, I'll be bringing it to Nazareth next month (and others will be bringing theirs), so you'll have ample opportunity to take one for a spin. Marshall
sangemon		#5	[-]
(07/02/09 11:02 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'll have mine as well. Did I say how much I loved playing this guitar! Tom My fingers don't hurt anymore, I just can't feel anything with them. Guitars: 2009 Martin Grand J12-40E Special, 2006 Martin 00-18VS UMGF Custom #58, 1998 Martin HD-35, 1994 Martin HD-28, 1968 Martin D12-35, 2008 Gibson Les Paul Traditional, Yamaha FG 730S Amps: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Ultrasound AG50DS4
gfspencer		#6	[-]
(07/03/09 8:04 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	sangemon wrote: I'll have mine as well. Did I say how much I loved playing this guitar! No. Tell me. The thing that I have noticed about mine is that it actually makes me sound like a good guitar player. I am a strummer (been one for 45 years ) and this guitar matches up beautifully with my style of playing. And not just any 12-string has done that for me. I had a D12-28. It was a great guitar. But it didn't make me sound good. The Grand Jumbo does. The only downside is that I am going to have to learn to play an F chord as a bar chord. My "easy F" does not sound good on this guitar. 1969 Brazilian Rosewood D-35 2001 D-41DF - Dan Fogelberg 2004 LXM - Little Martin 2008 JC-16ME Maple Aura 2009 Grand J12-40E
billwi		#7	[-]
(07/04/09 9:10 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ah George - probably a small price to pay for having such a great git Might make it easier to play "Runaway" for example lol Cheers, Bill )

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