Congrats on the new guitar purchase Joe! It's the sound, playability and enjoyment to your ears that are the most important thing to us guitar owners. As long as you're happy, I'm happy for you! Now we can finally focus on becoming a better guitar player which is the goal for most of us GAS addicts! Haha!
A couple of years ago I bought the Martin 000X1 which is a slightly smaller version of DX2E. Out of my 10 budget acoustics it is my favorite. I t sounds great and records well. The bass sounds are pronounced. You going to love playing it. It’s still a Martin. The X1 doesn’t have electronics and was discontinued days after I bought mine.
it's a great value and especially for the deal of the day, Musician's Friend crushes it in the sales dept. I love that the newer X-Series have finally returned solid wood parts to the fold - this is a must considering the rest of the guitar is HPL back and sides. At least those wood pieces are resonating together to make a better sound. I guarantee yours sounds better than the ones previous that came with Richlite fingerboards and heavy laminated tratobond necks. Sounds nice plugged in to - good get!
Congrats Joe! I've been looking at these hpl (X) acoustics and am being won over by the durability & the sound from the non-wood body. Half-way through my 'no-NGD' year...so lots of research going on here.
Congratulations Joe. That guitar sounds wonderful. I don't have an acoustic guitar at the moment. I did have a D'Angelico Premier Gramercy LS acoustic, but just could not bond with it. If it would have sounded like yours, maybe I'd keep it.
Great sounding guitar! Looks like there might be a ding on the treble side of the neck near the 2nd fret, unless it's an optical illusion. If so, you may be able to steam it out.
Hi Joe: Always love and watch your videos. I have a question but its not about the Martin and not sure how to get it to you since you have reviewed both these guitars a while ago... Maybe you can help I am looking at buying a Tease ST-1 or a Donner DST200. Which do you prefer both are inexpensive about the same $
Hey Jym. My personal choice would be the Donner DST200. But honestly Jym, I would just buy a Squier Debut strat. Absolutely loving mine. Best VALUE out there on Amazon- www.amazon.com/Fender-Stratocaster-Electric-Beginner-Warranty/dp/B0CSLNNRSK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13YBEJRZKQVZW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uXyPb4xmgDhZkYP12L_HhR6UGvesUf2jbEuLEbw_AJMywKf4TeZBxYYbVinqgrlTcDyYs0XAto0ExivS9kt4JOyB_SCcrFP4Rw4P3FYfBlfiPitj6_1eooejLpvRsshqtI_xCoxMsSM4yLOUfsLIDRVTRKeGyK4ntJLaUX8r2bWLPAQuDgqWSlCOuiez2PJOJIFlNEpctmKZ3KBcXsWMvJ8xY24cOAD04chdA9DmNfaxn1KSZQyeXrrf98YHbEg_IdD_D9yQpCEMab3aRWFlq9mitdrv-5vqmXxRnmUq7OE.YVMbsJl-UF67_K_YZAhW6ivpbmCheWw1LUlyjzhQsdE&dib_tag=se&keywords=squier%2Bdebut&qid=1718051778&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=squier%2Bdebut%2Cmi%2C84&sr=1-1&th=1
not trying to hate but you really should look into the yamaha red label series. better qc control than martin and you get a solid wood guitar at 1/3 the price and it's just as good.
@@AJgeartalk the made in chinas which are just as good as the made in japan versions start at 849. yeah it's twice as much but that's not that much when were talking a few hundred dollars to get a solid wood guitar with equal or superior craftsmanship to what you'd get to mexican martins that have laminated sides and back. try one out next time you're at a guitar store.
Can’t go wrong with Martin at any level.
Nice score. That one is a keeper. Love new guitar days.
Congrats on the new guitar purchase Joe! It's the sound, playability and enjoyment to your ears that are the most important thing to us guitar owners. As long as you're happy, I'm happy for you! Now we can finally focus on becoming a better guitar player which is the goal for most of us GAS addicts! Haha!
Congrats on the get, Joe
My DX1RAE has a Stratabond neck with a Murado fingerboard and bridge. My only Martin. Has a nice broken in sound.
So nice to see you with a wonderful acoustic like that Martin D-X2E. Its great tone, resonance, and projection make that guitar a steal at $449.
A couple of years ago I bought the Martin 000X1 which is a slightly smaller version of DX2E. Out of my 10 budget acoustics it is my favorite. I t sounds great and records well. The bass sounds are pronounced. You going to love playing it. It’s still a Martin. The X1 doesn’t have electronics and was discontinued days after I bought mine.
Very Cool, Thankyou. Such an Awesome Guitar. Congrats. Enjoy. All the Best. Cheers
it's a great value and especially for the deal of the day, Musician's Friend crushes it in the sales dept. I love that the newer X-Series have finally returned solid wood parts to the fold - this is a must considering the rest of the guitar is HPL back and sides. At least those wood pieces are resonating together to make a better sound. I guarantee yours sounds better than the ones previous that came with Richlite fingerboards and heavy laminated tratobond necks. Sounds nice plugged in to - good get!
Congrats Joe! I've been looking at these hpl (X) acoustics and am being won over by the durability & the sound from the non-wood body. Half-way through my 'no-NGD' year...so lots of research going on here.
Nice! I'm excited for you!
Hey Joe hope you're doing well my friend.
nice! congrats!
Man that thing sounds nice!!
Sounds great Joe!
These are very nice guitars.
Congratulations Joe. That guitar sounds wonderful. I don't have an acoustic guitar at the moment. I did have a D'Angelico Premier Gramercy LS acoustic, but just could not bond with it. If it would have sounded like yours, maybe I'd keep it.
Thanks Mitch! Deal was too good to pass up. Be well.
Great video as always Joe. How does this Martin compare to the Guild you purchased a few months ago? That would make a great comparison video.
I sold my Guild to buy this Martin. No comparison , in my opinion, Greg. Sound and playing feel of this Martin is far superior! Be well my friend.
Great sounding guitar! Looks like there might be a ding on the treble side of the neck near the 2nd fret, unless it's an optical illusion. If so, you may be able to steam it out.
No ding thank goodness!
@@AJgeartalk Whew! Good!
Nice, Joe! I should have grabbed one but all I got was this stupid t-shirt:) Congrats!!
Sounds good amplified! It is a piezo, yes? What amp are you using, please?
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@@CraigMJamieson Yes piezo Craig. Using my Line6 Catalyst 60.
@@AJgeartalk Nice! Does not seem to have piezo quack!
@@CraigMJamieson Is that a "bad" thing? 🙂
Hi Joe: Always love and watch your videos. I have a question but its not about the Martin and not sure how to get it to you since you have reviewed both these guitars a while ago... Maybe you can help I am looking at buying a Tease ST-1 or a Donner DST200. Which do you prefer both are inexpensive about the same $
Hey Jym. My personal choice would be the Donner DST200. But honestly Jym, I would just buy a Squier Debut strat. Absolutely loving mine. Best VALUE out there on Amazon- www.amazon.com/Fender-Stratocaster-Electric-Beginner-Warranty/dp/B0CSLNNRSK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13YBEJRZKQVZW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uXyPb4xmgDhZkYP12L_HhR6UGvesUf2jbEuLEbw_AJMywKf4TeZBxYYbVinqgrlTcDyYs0XAto0ExivS9kt4JOyB_SCcrFP4Rw4P3FYfBlfiPitj6_1eooejLpvRsshqtI_xCoxMsSM4yLOUfsLIDRVTRKeGyK4ntJLaUX8r2bWLPAQuDgqWSlCOuiez2PJOJIFlNEpctmKZ3KBcXsWMvJ8xY24cOAD04chdA9DmNfaxn1KSZQyeXrrf98YHbEg_IdD_D9yQpCEMab3aRWFlq9mitdrv-5vqmXxRnmUq7OE.YVMbsJl-UF67_K_YZAhW6ivpbmCheWw1LUlyjzhQsdE&dib_tag=se&keywords=squier%2Bdebut&qid=1718051778&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=squier%2Bdebut%2Cmi%2C84&sr=1-1&th=1
@@AJgeartalk Thanks so much!
i thought that was my phone! with these guitars i know you have to watch for fret buzz - that's been my experience checking these out at Guitar Center
Haven't noticed any fret buzz here. Thanks for watching.
Ovations are made out of fiberglass and no one complains.
Sounds great plugged in. A lot of acoustic guitars sound terrible plugged in.
Thanks Jayce.
How was the setup out of the box
Perfect
How is treating you after a couple of weeks
Loving it. Definitely a keeper!
@@AJgeartalk I don’t think you can go wrong with Martin at any level. I have a road series. I love it.
not trying to hate but you really should look into the yamaha red label series. better qc control than martin and you get a solid wood guitar at 1/3 the price and it's just as good.
How do you figure? Yamaha Red Label's start around $1,000- I paid $449 for this guitar.
@@AJgeartalk the made in chinas which are just as good as the made in japan versions start at 849. yeah it's twice as much but that's not that much when were talking a few hundred dollars to get a solid wood guitar with equal or superior craftsmanship to what you'd get to mexican martins that have laminated sides and back. try one out next time you're at a guitar store.
@@ULOVEKYLE Will definitely do so my friend. Thanks for the recommendation!