Its the first of the 2012 run, and I've heard they are made with some seriously nice recovered swamp ash. You can tell the ones that were made in early 2012...they just resonate more. I've played some more since I've bought this one, and I am realizing how good of a tele sound it has. Still want to drop some Stephens Design tele pickups in it though.man that tele is nice
If you ever play a new Martin 00-15, and then have the chance to compare it to a Pre World War II Martin 00-17...you'll realize why old martins demand the cash that is payed for them. I love my 00-15, but would gladly trade it (+ about 1500 bucks) to obtain the real deal (00-17)i love that brown martin acoustic, i really wish i could afford something like that god damn house bills and electricity
try a breedlovethas what i figured to PP, i have nice callouses and i figure get a shit one to learn on in case i dont like it, but i ended up liking it alot, so now as soon as i get the xtra cash im buying a martin....maybe a taylor if i play one that is really good. but its doubtful, martins play so much better IME,and IMO not hating on taylor they are awesome to but i just like the sound of martins more
Love the steam punk bong!!I'm in! I've owned this one for a few years and played it a couple times. Nothing special here, I like my schecter c1 ea(not pictured) a lot though.