Certainly, everyone knows that C.F. Martin builds some of the finest acoustic guitars available, but not everyone knows the important differences between the models. Two popular models, the D-18 and D-28 produce tones focused in the mid to high spectrum while the D-35 belts out enhanced low frequencies. With crisp highs, subdued mids and powerful [...]
Larrivee and company have done wonders with their L series guitars. These beautiful and expertly built acoustics are sized midway between dreadnought and classical. The L-09 steel string models produce a tone and volume that defy the smaller dimensions. The neck provides a smooth feel and low action that remains stable and true even [...]
Some of this guitar’s past history is known. For thirty years or more it belonged to an inmate at the Nebraska State Pen. One can only wonder what circumstances brought about the scuffs and scars scattered over much of the (original) finish. Peering closely at the back reveals beautiful tiger flame maple [...]
With a hand carved, arched beech top and back and mahogany neck, the L1 has a very bright mid/high tone that projects well beyond what its small size would lead you to expect. The ebony bridge and fretboard are hard like a rock. The guy that re-fretted (jumbo nickel) this baby said he [...]
The smaller body makes for a more comfortable gig, but wear a non slippery strap or else the headstock takes a dive for the floor. I’m not completely accustomed to twelve strings anymore so the neck feels enormous to me. The action is nice and low and the neck still straight after thirty [...]