Martin D28 Authentic 1941 Guitar Reviews

The Authentic series is the highest-end product produced by Martin. It is different from GE MARQUIS and so on. It is produced by CUSTOM SHOP. It is divided into Martin D28 Authentic 1931 and 1941. Why do Martin D28 have these two versions, because it is a product of two very representative eras, 1931 is the first year of Martin D28 guitar, it can be said that it is the first year of D-type guitar, so it should be launched to commemorate. Compared with the 1931 style, the style of 1941 has changed a lot, which is more in line with contemporary … Read more

Martin 00028H CUSTOM SHOP Acoustic Guitar review

If you ask: What is Martin’s most representative guitar type? Most people may say D type. Since the launch of the Martin D-28 guitar at the beginning of the last century, it has led the sales boom of D-type guitars for nearly a century, and it has been the mainstream in the market until now. However, I personally think that the type 000 guitar is the essence of Martin’s essence. The 00028H introduced today is the masterpiece of this model. The history of the 000-type guitar dates back to 1902 and has been more than 100 years old, in order to … Read more

Which kind of glue is better for guitar making?

The most commonly used glue for making guitars is roughly divided into animal glue and PVC glue. The former is the most traditional. It has been used by humans for thousands of years. This is a chemical glue, which has been developed from the 1960s and has been significantly improved. It is now popular. Look at the difference between them. Animal glue can be divided into two types, HIDE GLUE and FISH GLUE. HIDE GLUE mainstream is HOT HIDE GLUE (Corresponding to the good hide glue, the shelf life is very short, use with caution). It is necessary to control … Read more

How many types of guitar are there?

Since the 1980s, guitars have become popular in China. Nowadays, the guitar can be seen on TV, in daily life, on the university campus or in the streets. The guitar can be said to be an old and exuberant instrument. Guitars can be divided into folk guitars, classical guitars, jazz guitars, blues guitars, electric guitars, flamenco guitars, and Hawaiian guitars. 1.Folk guitar Folk guitar, also known as “acoustic guitar.” The structure of the acoustic guitar is that its neck is relatively thin, and there is a crescent-shaped pickguard on the guitar body (now, there are many guitars without a pickguard ). The tail has a … Read more

What are the types of electric guitars?

–The construction of electric guitars, and the size of electric guitars Electric guitars are the product of modern science and technology. From appearance to sound, there are obvious differences with traditional guitars. The body is made of new hardwood and is equipped with a volume, tone adjuster and tremolo structure. With the use of effects, electric guitars have a strong expressive power and have a very important position in modern music. The classification of electric guitars is also very diverse. Not only can it be divided in structure, but also in materials, bridges, playing styles, etc. The following small series introduces you to the types … Read more

Why do every guitar made by a guitar maker so special, so different and impossible to copy?

The guitar world has an impressive fact. Parent and child guitar makers use the same materials and the same system to make exactly the same guitar, and the results will never be the same. Hauser II never produced the same quality guitar as his father Hauser I. Manuel Reyes Manuel Reyes (son) never made a guitar of the same quality as his father Manuel Reyes (father). Contreras II Contreras II never produced the same quality guitar as his father, Contreras I. So we can continue to reason like this. Sometimes, the son’s guitar quality is more than or equal to the … Read more

Talk about Guitar Brand

The guitar is one of the top three instruments in the world and ranks third. Many people know the guitar, but little is known about him. There are many varieties of guitars, such as folk guitars, classical guitars, jazz guitars, and electric guitars. Since I know a lot about electric guitars, I mainly talk about my opinions on electric guitars. Everyone knows that the most common electric guitar brands are probably Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, which are the three major brands of the world guitar. The world’s first electric guitar was invented by Fender during the Second World War. So until now … Read more

How to identify handmade guitar or factory products?

When friends buy guitars, I think one of the most confusing questions is “What is a handmade guitar?” and “Why buy a handmade guitar?” We know that all excellent classical guitars are handmade products. (But not all handmade guitars are good guitars). Due to mass production of factory guitars, it is impossible to adjust the sound quality of the guitar in the production mode of running water. For woods with very different attributes, they all use a uniform processing program. Therefore, the quality of the sound cannot be excellent. In addition, even some factory pianos are better. But it is … Read more

How to change strings for your Martin acoustic guitar?

1.Prepare tool A set of acoustic guitar strings, a wire cutter, a guitar winder, a tuner 2.Loosen the strings and remove the old strings First remove the strings: insert the upper chord into the chord and grab the handle to turn. Press the string from 6 to 1 to loosen the strings until all the strings are loose. (If there is no winder, you can only slowly twist the hammer by hand). Then remove the string cone. Pull the latch out with the upper chord. (If there is no winder, you can only use the key and the like to pull out the … Read more

Brazilian Rosewood or Indian Rosewood? Which kind of wood is better for guitars?

Guitarists know that superior wood is one of the prerequisites for high-end guitars. Hong Kong’s premier handmade guitar artist Johnny Lau has more than 20 years of work experience and is a musician in itself! He is highly acclaimed for Martin’s acoustic guitar. He said: “The guitar must have a good sound. It must use good wood. The guitar worth 100,000 or a million dollars is made of Brazilian rosewood. However, this kind of timber is already a local banned export timber, and its value has been rising unless it is specifically permitted or early bought (there is a rumor … Read more