Elixirs feel much better and easier to play. Sorry Martin, you guys still need more R&D when it comes to strings. Wombat and Edward were checking out the DJ. But the decision to take the display guitar may have backfired because my DJ has a dramatic tan line now. I went and forth with the idea of putting in Light gauge but settled on Mediums since Martin recommends that for the Junior. Just a bit of sanding to bring down the saddle height. I’m quite heavy handed so I try not to go under 0.25mm. Relief was slightly over 0.3mm, so I gave it a lil tightening to go for just under 0.3mm. And we move on to setup.Īs with stock Martins, saddle height at 12th fret is typically 1/8 inch. Some pencil lead over the nut slots and saddle. I got a nice set here that fits even better than stock pins. Stock plastic pins will go for ebony pins. You can see here that the fretboard indicates that this was indeed a display guitar. I took the time to clean up the fretboard with mild soap and water. The stock strings were always going to go. It’s a new guitar after all so I’ll be honest to say there’s really nothing much to be done. Something about the grains drew me to the display set, although I now have seconds thoughts. The stock Lifespan 80/20 Mediums were already quite dead because I had purchased the display guitar instead of a brand new piece. Nothing fantastic, but definitely has the signature Martin sound. On first strum, the guitar sounds rather deep and bassy. I’m glad that this one doesn’t have any preamp or battery box cut and installed. As with most other Mexico made Martins, the Fishman Sonitone pickup is fitted as standard. Other features include black plastic binding on the top only. It also has a 1.75 inch nut that most players welcome.
Different from the soft V I had on the DRSGT I bought earlier this year. It actually feels quite similar to a Gibson baseball bat profile. Not a fine level of polish but it does the job for me. So don’t expect luxurious finishing when you pay under $1k for a Martin. Personally I think you get what you pay for in life. This has drawn a fair bit of negative comments over poor finishing and such. It is worth mentioning that the whole guitar is done in a hand-rubbed oil finish. The neck here is listed as “select hardwood” so I’m glad that it’s not stratabond.
Woods are the usual stuffs for lower end Martins – solid spruce top with sapele back and sides. The DJR is a nicely sized guitar to add to any collection. Here is a photo of it next to my Alvarez AD30. The Junior is officially listed as 15/16 of the regular dreadnought.
Obviously that changed when I learnt that Citymusic will finally open the discounts to popular models such as the Dreadnought Junior.Īt slightly over $800 after a good discount, I couldn’t pass on the chance to bring home an all solid wood Martin. My plan for the year was to buy only guitars that are under $500. Classy low-key MOP dots map the fretboard, and the vintage Recording King headstock design delivers classic 3-on-a-side vintage mojo.Had very little time to play the new addition since getting it last week.
#Removing fishman sonitone pickup series
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