Sisters with EB Phosphor bronze

[PeteDuBaldo]

These two are 4 years apart and both all original. The one on the left ('69) came in for a restring and cons, and Wed night at band practice my bass player brought in his father's '73 for a restring and repair under the pickguard.



1969 Martin D-35 Brazilian Rosewood (left), 1973 Martin D-35 Indian Rosewood (right)

I tossed on a set of the EB phosphor bronze strings 11-52 (#2148) and after playing them I had to snap a few pics. These guitars are rare enough, but to get two of them in the store at the same time and to be able to play them both side-by-side was a real treat. The EB strings really woke these guitars up - they sounded big to begin with, but the news strings really rounded out the tone and they sound flat out huge. Each has its own distinct sound compared to the other, but the sheer volume and tonal balance of both is downright stunning.

I wish I could keep them!

 

[GWDavis28]

WOW!!! Pete those are awesome!!!

Glenn |B)

 

[Jack FFR1846]

I can't see where you've plugged them into the amp. I guess you're using a digital wireless transmitter inside the guitar body......right?


:lol:

 

[ScoobySteve]

What in the world..... NO FREAKING WAY!!

Raging in jealousy!1!!!!111!!!!

 

[ScoobySteve]

i can't see where you've plugged them into the amp. I guess you're using a digital wireless transmitter inside the guitar body......right?


:lol:

blasphemyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dmullen]

beautiful!

 

[Sweat]

Cool, that is a rare pair

 

[andynpeters]

Can I post photos of my Fenders if I put EBMM strings on them??







Just joking....nice Martins.

 

[peterd79]

I've always loved the tone of the vintage Martins... they're always BIG!!

 

[Big Poppa]

Ill take the one on the left

 

[TNT]

I'm dreaming.

 

[ScoobySteve]

Ill take the one on the left

Do you have a preference for acoustic beauties?

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

If I could justify another guitar I would grab the one on the left, too! The '69 is a one-owner guitar and since the owner can't play any more it is time for it to go.

 

[straycat113]

I can really appreciate those honeys Pete, as I probably play more acoustic in the house than electric. I still have my older sisters 77 Takamine F360S lawsuit acoustic I swiped from her back in my teens that is a ripoff of a Martin that has been the only acoustic I never let go of as it just sounds so good. I used to go to Sam Ash and hang in the acoustic room, and boy you play a certain Martin or Taylor you sound like you are in the Garden, and can hear why the 3 or 4K ticker is justified.I sure as hell can understand you wishing you could keep them.

 

[Big Poppa]

pete? let me know. Yes I collect acoustics

 

[peterd79]

pete? let me know. Yes I collect acoustics

Acoustics are a wonderful collection BP... do you have a favorite model or year?

I hope you can get that '69 she's beautiful!

 

[roburado]

Nice strings!!!

 

[Big Poppa]

I propably like the 00 koa martin that my dad left me....1927 I think

 

[paranoid70]

This thread reminds me how much I want a Martin.

 

[silverburst]

This thread reminds me how much I want a Martin.

Try my Santa Cruz before you buy a Martin...