"http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263371&highlight=santa+cruz+D
did you try here:
http://santacruzguitarplayers.com/
http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/forums/23/Buy-and-Sell/Buy-and-Sell#.ULNuIYVcSKM"
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Wanted: 2005 Santa Cruz P/W D...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Lynch Nov 26, 2012.
Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by David VanderMolen Nov 4, 2011.
Larrivee OM-05 or L-O5; opinions, thoughts, reviews...
Started Oct 22, 2011
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David VanderMolen posted a discussionWanted: 2005 Santa Cruz P/W D...
Hello all,I owned this Mahogany back and sides beauty years ago and sold it--mistake!I have done the normal searching on auction web sites with no luck up to this point. If anyone has a bead on this model, your help would be appreciated!Thanks in advance,DavidSee More
David VanderMolen replied to Noah Wood's discussion Teaching Guitar - some helpful stuff I use"Noah,
Yes, I teach! Thank you for this valuable resource. It is helpful.
For my younger students, I always ask them how to spell the word guitar--of course they spell it correctly--but I say that is wrong---it is spelled FUN!
Thanks again, David"
David VanderMolen replied to Jud Hair's discussion If you could only own ONE acoustic for the rest of your life ..."It would be the guitar I made. A small jumbo body with a 40 year old Sitka Spruce top with solid walnut back and sides, nut width 1 3/4 inch-- bone nut and saddle. The upper bout is 10 13/16 inches, lower bout is 15 5/16 inches and the waist is 8…"
David VanderMolen replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Taking care of my new martin!"It is hard not to agree with Kent's comments. Since it is a new guitar, you should not have to treat the fretboard for several months--general statement. Also simply wiping down your new ax with a 100% clean cotton cloth after every use will…"
Edward Sparks replied to David VanderMolen's discussion F-30 R Standard purchased... in the group Guild Owners"Wow, that IS a different animal! Sounds beautiful though...look forward to the pics. Edward"
David VanderMolen replied to David VanderMolen's discussion F-30 R Standard purchased... in the group Guild Owners"Ed,
No arch back; It's an OM body shape solid Indian Rosewood back and sides with a solid Sitka Spruce top, two-piece mahogany neck with a 1 3/4 inch nut width classic x-bracing pattern and a 25 1/2 inch scale.---More of a fingerstyle guitar.…"
Edward Sparks replied to David VanderMolen's discussion F-30 R Standard purchased... in the group Guild Owners"Hey David, would love to see some pics as I have not played this particular model before...is the back arched like an archtop and has no bracing? I have a 1980 JF30 (which I think is the jumbo version of your guitar) with maple back and sides, the…"
David VanderMolen added a discussion to the group Guild Owners
F-30 R Standard purchased...
Just picked up from Elderly in Lansing, MI. Wow what a guitar; perfect blend of tone and sustain for an OM body. It's a great complement to my 1968 D-25. 'Wondering why I waited so long! Anyone's thoughts on this beautiful guitar? I give it a 10 out of 10 rating!DavidSee More
FloridaGull replied to David VanderMolen's discussion Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase... in the group Martin Owners"12 fretters, at least according to Taylor guitars, have better resonance due to the longer amount of string over the soundboard relative to a 14 fretter:
"As a result of joining the neck to the body at the 12th fret rather than the 14th and…"
Richard Ellis replied to David VanderMolen's discussion Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase... in the group Martin Owners"If you are interested in a Martin 15 Series with a 1.75 nut width, you might look into the Martin 000-15SM. I haven't played one so I can't comment directly on it. For those fixated on the 1.75 nut width (I include myself in…"
Jud Hair replied to David VanderMolen's discussion Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase... in the group Martin Owners"+1 on this suggestion! Cedar/Mahogany is a great combination."
Mark Chalupsky replied to David VanderMolen's discussion Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase... in the group Martin Owners"Try the Larrivee SD-3. Awesome guitar for the money!"
FloridaGull replied to David VanderMolen's discussion Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase... in the group Martin Owners"Oh, look at one of these, too (if you can find one...) - they are very comfortable to hold - I own a 12-string version.
Giannini Craviola GWSCRA6 -
Here's a link to…"
Mark Baker replied to David VanderMolen's discussion Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase... in the group Martin Owners"I'm afraid I don't have any info on Larivee, but I hear good things and I need to give them a try. I would like to add, though, that I absolutely LOVE my OM-28V as a fingerstyle guitar. It has a 1.75" nut and, more…"
FloridaGull replied to David VanderMolen's discussion Martin OOO-15M; Opinions, thoughts for fingerstyle purchase... in the group Martin Owners"IMHO, also check out a Seagull Maritime or Artist - the 1.8" nut is great for fingerstyle and, while not all mahogany, they'll be solid mahogany back and sides with a solid spruce or solid cedar top. Here are 2 pics to whet your…"
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- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 2-5 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- 1968 Guild D-25, 2003 Taylor 810, I built my own OOO style with a Sitka top and Walnut body.
- What is your website address?
- http://www.vidguitars.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- jazz, classical, country/bluegrass rock
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:15am on November 4, 2011, Jud Hair said…
Hey David ... I don't think your message got onto the Martin group discussion page. Did you join the group first? Pretty sure you can't post or message the group unless you are a member.
At any rate, here's my feedback on your question:
Dave ... one caveat about the Martin 00015M ... unlike other Martin 000 models, this one has the narrower 1.68 inch nut. As a fingerstyle player, you probably appreciate the 1.75 nut that comes on other 000 Martins and is what I think you have on your Taylor. Just something to be aware of as you decide.
I have played the Martin 00028EC, and absolutely loved it. Of course price-wise, that is apples and oranges with the 00015. I believe you need to go up in cost to the 00018 to get a 1.75 nut.
But ... while not mahogany topped, the new Martin "Performing Artist" line features a very reasonably priced solid wood model called the GCPA4 that has the 1.75 nut and also has a Fishman built-in pickup. It's a Grand Concert size (similar to the 000) and sells at under $1,100 at most shops. They also have a dreadnought and an orchestra-size at the same price.
- At 3:28pm on March 1, 2011, Edward Sparks said…
- David, Welcome to the Guild Owners Group! Edward
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