1996 Martin D 1

This is intended as a better than camera audio reference for the OLD Martin D1 guitars (19932005) that were sold as Martin s first try at entrylevel priced good guitars (919 new with case), so it s not fancy but delivers a bito classic Martin sound, playability. The older D1 s have a solid Mahogany neck (video says I was wrong) instead of the stratabond like new D1 s as well as a SOLID MAHOGANY BACK with 3ply mahogany laminate sides instead of sapele laminate back, sides like on newer ones. Also the older ones have Rosewood fingerboards vs. Morado. They really are better sounding than the newer ones (which sound ok actually), so if you are in the market for a nice budget Martin that does have the distinct Martin tone better than the new D1 s can offer, it s a good option if you are lucky enough to find an older one just check it doesn t have the stratabond neck (it s easy to tell since it s striped). I bought mine new just had a refret done, it s starting to open up nicely