What's your next guitar?

[MDS08]

Might be looking at the 520 soon.

[oogaboogachiefwalkingdeer]

I have been hearing a lot about the new style d 18 Martins. Anybody here played one yet?

[oogaboogachiefwalkingdeer]

Hope I didn't make everybody mad with the d 18 comment. I have a 314CE and like it .

[ataylor]

I have been hearing a lot about the new style d 18 Martins. Anybody here played one yet?

Yes and they are spectacular. I've played several and wanted to own each one. Someday. Last time I also compared the new standard D-18 with a Collings D1 and D1A -- I preferred the Martin and by more than a little bit. Someone with a heavier hand might have taken one of the Collings but I found the D-18 to be more versatile and sweeter sounding.

Between that new D-18 and the ever-amazing 15 series, I'm pretty sure my next guitar (or two?) will come from Nazareth. Your move, Taylor -- let's see that re-voiced dreadnought in January.

[Strumming Fool]

So tell us- what is different about the new D18 compare with past versions? I've always liked the D18 sound, but the dreads are just too uncomfortable for me...

[ataylor]

So tell us- what is different about the new D18 compare with past versions? I've always liked the D18 sound, but the dreads are just too uncomfortable for me...

They upgraded pretty much everything on the D-18 and even dropped the price a little bit. Scalloped, forward-shifted bracing is probably the biggest difference in terms of tone. Other improvements are a higher grade spruce top, 1.75" nut width, correct 18 series appointments (they put the right rosette on it plu tortoise binding), vintage-style decal logo instead of gold foil, open gear tuners, etc...

They basically discontinued the D-18V and made it the standard D-18. There are a few who have played both that prefer the old model with straight bracing, but the majority of reviews favor the new model. I was never interested in the old version but the new one looks and sounds great.

I have a killer dreadnought (Fairbanks slope shoulder) but would still love to own one of these D-18s.

Edit: I have two killer dreadnoughts -- let's not forget about my 210.

[Strumming Fool]

So tell us- what is different about the new D18 compare with past versions? I've always liked the D18 sound, but the dreads are just too uncomfortable for me...

They upgraded pretty much everything on the D-18 and even dropped the price a little bit. Scalloped, forward-shifted bracing is probably the biggest difference in terms of tone. Other improvements are a higher grade spruce top, 1.75" nut width, correct 18 series appointments (they put the right rosette on it plu tortoise binding), vintage-style decal logo instead of gold foil, open gear tuners, etc...

They basically discontinued the D-18V and made it the standard D-18. There are a few who have played both that prefer the old model with straight bracing, but the majority of reviews favor the new model. I was never interested in the old version but the new one looks and sounds great.

I have a killer dreadnought (Fairbanks slope shoulder) but would still love to own one of these D-18s.

Edit: I have two killer dreadnoughts -- let's not forget about my 210.

Thanks for the info- I'll have to go and test drive one just for fun!

[catan]

I would also be interested in a D-18 for my next purchase, if my desire for a travel guitar/beater wasn't greater; need something warm and woody to contrast with the lush crisp richness of my 414ltd.

[Jersey tuning]

A Baritone Guitar.  6 string I think.  On the warmer side, hog or maybe coco or walnut or even maple.  Taylor or Veillette if I can afford it, Alvarez if I can't.

[mgap]

Not to sure but probably something in the mahogany line and most likely a GA body.  I was thinking the new 514 FLTD would be nice but they will be gone before I end up ordering

[jeffbelch]

Over the years, I've had a beautiful jumbo (Taylor 615), a 616 and an 816, and several dreads.  I've never owned a parlor, and lately I've been jonesing for one.