NGD: Martin DSS-17

[la szum]

Nice! Those Tuners are MASSIVE!

 

[Stone]

Beautiful Guitar Fire enjoy it my friend
but one thing though, its not a Gibson or a Les Paul

 

[Fireproof]

Well, this is what I’ve been spending most of my time playing lately

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I’m with you on acoustics that aren’t too precious to bring out and play. I recently sold my Taylor for that very reason. I can appreciate expensive acoustics, but I’m happier with less expensive ones I don’t feel a need to baby.

Congrats on the Martin! It looks like a J45! I’ve never played one of these but I’m a big fan of slope shoulder dreadnoughts!

Wow - really awesome that you play those as well. Too cool. And yes - this martin gets called a J45 a lot. It’s my first slope shoulder, and I’m digging it. Plus - it’s very light and resonate. Different than my D28, which I’m glad for.

 

[Jambi]

Nice! Those Tuners are MASSIVE!

Lmfao that picture looks jacked for some reason. They’re not that bad in person

They’re going to get ripped out for these nonetheless:

 

[TJontheRoad]

Is everyone here hard rockers or metal players? Or do we have any that enjoy some laid back flatpicking or fingerpicking?

Anyway - I just bought this Martin DSS-17 which comes with a whiskey sunset finish. (Which is cool and different, though I see why some people don’t like it at all, LOL. I think it’s cool, and goes well with my love of whiskey). It’s a slope shoulder dreadnought, and many call it a “Martin J45”. It’s light and super resonate and fun and easy to play. And loud when you want it to be - perfect for some group sing-alongs which we do.

The reason I got it is because I can’t make myself take my D-28 out to the pool or when camping/vacationing with family, etc. So I wanted something a little less precious to me, haha.

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Nice. Martin still makes some nice pickers. Love my recent acquisition

 

[Fireproof]

Just picked this up a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t figured out how to get it to chug yet though

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Very nice Gibby there!

 

[Fireproof]

Nice. Martin still makes some nice pickers. Love my recent acquisition

Love it! And I think mine came with the same gig bag, which I’m impressed with. Really thick and padded!

 

[Fireproof]

Beautiful Guitar Fire enjoy it my friend
but one thing though, its not a Gibson or a Les Paul

LMAO! I do love my Gibson Les Pauls, but they aren’t the ONLY thing I like. Haha.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Or do we have any that enjoy some laid back flatpicking or fingerpicking?

Until I tried it fingerstyle, I could never play Babe I'm Gonna Leave You. But once I did, it was actually a whole lot easier. (I have no idea why I even tried to play it with a pick!)

My Taylor 714ce

 

[Fireproof]

Until I tried it fingerstyle, I could never play Babe I'm Gonna Leave You. But once I did, it was actually a whole lot easier. (I have no idea why I even tried to play it with a pick!)

My Taylor 714ce

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Sweet!! Love that Taylor.

 

[la szum]

Lmfao that picture looks jacked for some reason. They’re not that bad in person

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They’re going to get ripped out for these nonetheless:

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Good call.