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Comment by Bernie on November 12, 2009 at 5:49am

The pictures don't do the Guitars any justice, Do you like the DTAR Multi Source? I tried to have that put on my D-41Special when I ordered it and I was told it couldn't be done . That was the only diapointment that I had with the Martin experiance. That and having to wait almost 8 months for it

Comment by Edward Sparks on November 11, 2009 at 5:34pm

Hey Wayne,
Be sure to add them here so everyone in the group will see them...thanks, Edward

Comment by Wayne Gardner on November 11, 2009 at 4:48pm

Hey Bernie, I love my J12-40. It's the best sounding 12 string I've ever played. It deserves to be on your wish list.
Edward, I've got one picture of my J12-40 on my page now but I'll add a few more. Thanks for the interest!

Comment by Charles Steinman on November 11, 2009 at 2:23pm

J body Martins are wonderful and been around a number of years now. It's the 0000 or M body with the Dreadnought depth. In my opinion they sound better than the Dreadnought (but thats just my opinion). Martin actually came out with a newer body size just this year called the "Grand J". It looks more like a Gibson Jumbo than the 0000 or M. Although I own a J-40C and a J-41S, I have never played a "Grand J". I also believe the first "Grand J" was the 12 string Grand J12-40 and was a new model in '09.

Comment by Edward Sparks on November 11, 2009 at 5:58am

I am ashamed to say that I have never payed a J size Martin!!! I gotta get my act together and take iton the road to Nazareth! Or at least my local martin dealer!
Hey Wayne, post some pictures of yours! We love that stuff here!
Edward
http://mysite.verizon.net/emsparks/index.htm

Comment by Bernie on November 11, 2009 at 5:55am

How do you like oyur J12-40? Igot to play one in Nashville earlier this year and another one in Nazareth shortly after that. It is hight on my guitar wish list LOL

Comment by Wayne Gardner on November 10, 2009 at 7:59pm

I just joined the group after reading many of your comments. It looks like there is a lot of useful info passed around. I have a Martin J12-40 and an Ovation "Glen Campbell 1118-4 shallow body. Looking forward to getting involved.

Comment by Antonio Cotichini on November 4, 2009 at 10:43am

O.K. Boys, Here's the story:
I know almost everything about the LL16-12, but never played one or heard it played. I like almost all about it except for the grafted headstock. On the six string line there's the LL16 and over it the LL26 and LL36. Both (26 and 36) have a particular bracing system that differs from the lower models. It's called "Square bracing" and they say it better transfer the sound from the top and back. Also the neck is different: it's 5 ply instead of 3 and not grafted headstock. I tried to contact Yamaha to ask for a (non existent) LL26-12, that would be a super 12 string acoustic at a price just a bit over the LL16-12. It's impossible to send them an e-mail because no address is given for the Custom Shop. The Italian Yamaha service answered that they don't make Custom guitars. So, what the hell is there for, a Custom Shop???? I'm sure if I'd manage to contact them directly in Japan, they would consider to produce what could became a magnificent competitor for Guild, Taylor, Martin and all those brands who produce wonderful 12 strings, but at prices that are not for common mortals!

Comment by Bernie on November 4, 2009 at 7:21am

Maybe it needed to be checked to make sure it was of proper content?

Comment by Downtown Freddy Brown on November 4, 2009 at 7:15am

And now it's back again....could just be my computer I guess...

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