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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 9, 2015 20:06:24 GMT -6
Seems to be some hyperbole going on...I've played a couple of torrefied tops and...well...it didn't really strike me as playing a well dried out, super-responsive vintage guitar. They weren't Martins though. joelhamilton you've been around some of these - what was your take? |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jun 11, 2015 18:00:26 GMT -6
I've played a Bourgeois with a torrefied top and it was really nice. Pre-war nice? No, but it was different in a really good way from a non "aged" top.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 11, 2015 18:52:31 GMT -6
Welcome, jeremygillespie! I think the one I played might have been a Bourgeois too. I went by Gruhns today and played the D-28 '41 Authentic VTS and really didn't think it sounded any different than a normal one. Also played a '52 D-28 and a '46 D-18. The D-18 lacked some bottom - which isn't uncommon for a 18, but man - the projection of the midrange...the way the sound bounces off of the top...felt like a stiff canon - and I mean that in a good way. Totally different than either my 28 or the VTS one that was there. |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jun 11, 2015 19:26:39 GMT -6
Thanks John,
The one I played was at Mandolin Brothers. Haven't tried one of the Martins (I didn't even know they had it as an option). Like I said, they are great, but when you can put it down and pick up a pre-war Martin, there is no comparison.
Is it worth the extra $$ over a non-"aged" newer Martin? Not really sure. I'd possibly ask for the top upgrade if I were ordering a custom made guitar - but that's not really my style.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 11, 2015 20:16:56 GMT -6
Don't think they're more expensive actually. As far as vintage, I've picked up waaay more duds than winners - but man - when you hear the right one, there's no denying...but they're also usually $20k and up...
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