38mm rounded triangle pick.Ĭustom D Classic Ratings (- out of 10, 10 being the best score)Īction – 6. Usually I’m just strumming and banging on this thing though, so most of the time I’m using a Clayton USA. I like Fender Heavies for my electric guitar playing, and sometimes when I’m flatpicking. Strings – I play my Martin Custom D Classic Rosewood guitar with D’Addario.
Hats off to the guys at Martin for stripping their high end guitars down to the bear bones and getting a simple and affordable option out to the masses. It’s got the personality of a classic Martin guitar, and that’s why this guitar shines. It really does sound great, so don’t let the guitar’s ‘no frills’ look fool you.
This thing can project in a room, and if you can strum in time and carry a tune, you’ll turn some heads. When it comes down to it, looks don’t matter. And when you run your fingers across it, you can feel it’s raised. “Where’s the high gloss finish? What about the beautiful Martin bindings and inlays? How am I supposed to look cool playing such a plain looking guitar?” I got more bad news for you, the Martin logo on the headstock I’m pretty sure is gold foil tape. The body has a tortoise shell binding, and the neck has pearloid dot inlays. That’s right! The good ol’ US of A! She’s constructed using all solid wood with a Sitka Spruce top, mahogany neck, Indian rosewood sides and back, and a rosewood finger board, and in a a satin finish. The Martin Custom D Classic Rosewood is a Made in USA guitar. Includes case.Hey there! Today I’m going to be reviewing my Martin Custom D Classic Rosewood guitar. Order yours today and hear the incredible sound of a parlor. The 24-3/4" scale, 48mm nut width, 16" radius and V neck shape provides comfort when accessing the acoustic guitar's 18 frets.ĭressed in an aged satin finish, and featuring die-cast tuners and chrome hardware, the Washburn Parlor guitar looks like something right out of a museum, with a timeless tone that will never grow old. The Washburn R320SWRK guitar's mahogany neck and the ebony bridge and fretboard add sturdiness to the instrument and clarity to the overall sound.
The dovetail neck joint adds strength to the guitar, and helps the overall tone. The solid spruce top and rosewood body create balanced tone with lots of dynamic range, not to mention with a beautiful appearance as well. The secret to its amazing tone and projection lies in its wood. Because of the size and incredible projection, many blues and folk musicians have used smaller-bodied guitars like the Washburn R320SWRK Parlor Guitar with much success over the years and permanently stapled them as a true-blue American folk guitar. The popularity of these guitars peaked between the late 19th century until the 1950s, however, they are making a strong resurgence. The Washburn Parlor is a small-bodied guitar that packs in a surprising amount of volume and punch for its size. Because these guitars are built using modern techniques and materials, the resulting instruments are more durable and in many cases better sounding than their century old counterparts. In order to create the "vibe" of a 100 year old instrument that has been well played but not abused, we have added a vintage finish and distressed hardware. Included are parlor sized models as well as a southern jumbo and several mandolins available in our mandolin section here.
"The Vintage Series seeks to recreate or resemble some of the great Washburn instruments that were crafted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Washburn Vintage Series Parlor Guitar Rosewood R320SWRK. Guitar is absolutely MINT, played a.handful of.times. Washburn Vintage Series Parlor Guitar Rosewood R320SWRK *MINT* 2011: Washburn Vintage Series Parlor Guitar Rosewood R320SWRK *MINT* 2011 For Sale Stevie Performs with Harry Styles at Gucci After Party in Rome (5/28/19) How Stevie Nicks Lost Masterpiece Ooh My Love Became a Cult Fan FavoriteĬelebrity kids who just graduated with the class of 2019 New Sheryl Crow song with Stevie Nicks & Maren Morris out on 6/5