@@ShawnBrockMusic yeah most people will never play a pre war martin . I feel lucky to have played on a few . My cousin has one of the largest private collections . He has one that's from 1836 or 37 that still has gut strings . But he gets hooked up bc he is one of Martin's signature artist. My 65 d 28 is the nicest guitar I own tho.
@@danielmims8467 Brother it sounds like you have one that shouldn’t be taking a backseat to just about anything. Look on the bright side, at least when you don’t own a vintage collection, you don’t have to worry about The insurance, the possibility of theft or damage, and so on; that’s what I keep telling myself at least 😂
@@ShawnBrockMusic lol for sure or worry about humidifier a whole room . I don't know how much I would play a pre war . Some people tour with those things which is crazy . At least with my d28 it's not like that but it's in great condition with a little wear on the pick guard and sound hole but it is one of the last production ones with Brazil rosewood. I'm going to be playing on a few pre war ones when I goto Nashville next week. Anyways love your channel. Cheers
Now thats the one right there! Love its voice, seriously has the balance, clarity and much power just waiting to be unleashed! If I only had the $! God Bless
Man it sounds like you’ve got a very sweet jewel there to me! I never even got started down the road of thinking about purchasing a vintage Martin dreadnought lol. Kind of like climbing Mount Everest lol.
Thanks yeah I’m fortunate to have it. There is something special for sure about the 35 D28s and D18s that year as well as other model. Here is a clip of mine below. It has similar balance and punch. It cuts through like a D18 but with the throaty bark of a 28. ruclips.net/video/g7ZX95_J7OY/видео.html
Sweet Jesus, that is one fine guitar. Your playing is breathing new life into those vintage guitars. Love and appreciate your talent and presentations. 🙏🏼🎤
Hello Shawn, what kind of strings did you have on this one when you recorded it? Apologies if I missed that info in there somewhere. Thanks for the great video and wow - what an amazing guitar. Dale sure does know how to pick them. I’ve bought a couple of Martins from him, and he bought one from me that you actually featured on here earlier this year. It was a Custom Shop D45 with Adi / Madagascar. Unless I win the Powerball, I can only hope and dream of owning one of those pre-war D28’s one day!
Man I remember that 45, that was a beautiful beautiful instrument! I see you have good taste lol. This was strung with D’Addario XS PB medium; 99% of the time that’s what I put on them, just to help make a more fair comparison between the instruments. you never know, we could get a crack at one of these old ones, the Powerball isn’t the only option, there is always the mega millions lol.
@@ShawnBrockMusic Haha yes there’s that other lottery! I forgot about that! Thanks for the reply. That’s good info so I know what I’m listening to. I watched your video where you tested the XS strings and they sounded great. (But then again, the way you play you could pull wire out of a screen door and make it sound great.). Happy New Year and thanks again for sharing your talent and knowledge.
So many Luthiers copy the Martin construction method and if anyone is wondering why that is, you just explained it in the music that you played on this D28. This is as close as you’ll get to Heaven on earth. Great job Shawn !!! I could listen to this all day. 🎶 wonderful music 😊
Brother I sure appreciate you watching. I think you are correct, the guitar says it all, and all of the great efforts we have went through to copy it through the years, sure tells the story. Thanks again my brother.
What a Holy Grail! Thank you for making it sound like a waterfall, so tasty the tone is. And that set of braz is spellbinding. original pin... first I heard of that fact. Bless the previous owners for keeping it PRE WAR art. Make another video of it someday just playing !
Well, I ain’t saying they are the best strings to use on it, but on all of these videos, or almost all, I string the guitars with D’Addario XS 13-56 phosphor bronze. that is what was on this one as well. I usually only detour if it is a smaller body, and older instrument.
Shawn...great videos but you really need to increase the mic sound level on your voice. It's so faint, at times, it's difficult to hear you voice when you talk. Please fix this!
I appreciate it, but there is nothing that I can do that won’t cause some other problem. My options are to use a vocal microphone as well, which would also pick up the guitar, and that would make the sound of the guitar not be as direct. I won’t do that, because the video is to highlight the guitar. other options would bring forth more work, and I’m just not willing to do more. although I have considered doing videos like most of the shops, and making them about two minutes long and not saying a word. ☺️
You're right about the highs: sweet and rounded off. Highs that cut without stabbing your ear drums or sounding chirpy with a capo. This is one of the more balanced 30's D-28s I've heard. They all sound fantastic but the bass is not as deep and huge on this one.
I have to ask. After playing so many of these pre war guitars, do they seem "normal" instead of "exceptional" now? All I know is this one stands well above the rest I've heard you play, and I usually gravitate towards mahogany!
Yeah, I have played various prewars for about 25 years or so, so it does seem like a fairly normal occurrence. Having said that, while they are definitely special, and I am anxious to play one of them at any time, it is all full of hype. I can remember win very clean examples we’re going for $10,000, and were pretty obtainable, and I passed on them then, and reckon I will continue to pass on them in the future. looking back, I definitely would have invested in collecting, just to make money, but I have never found it to be very practical to own something like that as a musician. They don’t stand up to the rigors of the road well, and that alone always made them impractical for me. So while they are special, I think they are more special for collecting than actual use.
Great sounding D28. Huge tone, resonance, depth, fullness, richness. It's clarity,superior balance, dryness and resonance showcases the 34 to mid 38 Martin D28 with the F.S. top bracing and the full size neck profile with the 1-3/4" nut width. The sound produced using a capo here is extraordinary. Shawn, what flat pick were you using here? Is the nut and saddle Ivory or replacement bone?
Awesome video & playing as always Shawn!!!!!!! I don't even have adequate words to express how rare it is to be able to see, much less play, a dreadnaught Martin from 1935!!!!!!! One in that condition just exponentially adds to the rarity of the occasion!!!!!!! A video or the best recording equipment available, can't accurately describe the tonal characteristics of such a guitar. It has to be experienced first hand to fully take it in. I've played music for almost 30 years now, & if I live to see another 30, I'll probably never have the opportunity to play a 1935 Martin D-28. I wonder how close the serial # of this guitar is to Tony Rice's 1935 D-28, formerly owned by Clarence White & affectionately known as "The Antique"?
I appreciate it brother as always! Yeah, this is by far the cleanest 35 that I have seen, and it has been looked at by some of the best of the best, so everything is legitimate. I kept it for a couple of days, and man it just kept getting better and better. By the time I sent it back, it was pretty unbelievable. As far as how close it is to Tony’s, it finished inspection just a couple of months after his. So, it is not close to being a concurrent serial number, but as far as how many 20eights are between his and this one, it can’t be very many, as they made either 81 or 83, depending on who you believe.
Awesome! I wonder how many Martin’s from the 1930’s are still around and in or about this condition . I love “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, beautiful!
Thank you for watching Dale! I have read a couple of contradicting numbers on the number of D-28s that were produced in 1935; some said 81, and others say 83. I guess either way, that sure isn’t many, and I would imagine a great number of them have not survived intact.
i love your videos!
I sure appreciate you taking the time to watch Dave. Thank you sir.
Pre war d28... wow . Nice .
Always a pleasure to have something like this come through lol. Especially a 35, I don’t see many of them. I sure appreciate you watching.
@@ShawnBrockMusic yeah most people will never play a pre war martin . I feel lucky to have played on a few . My cousin has one of the largest private collections . He has one that's from 1836 or 37 that still has gut strings . But he gets hooked up bc he is one of Martin's signature artist. My 65 d 28 is the nicest guitar I own tho.
@@danielmims8467 Brother it sounds like you have one that shouldn’t be taking a backseat to just about anything. Look on the bright side, at least when you don’t own a vintage collection, you don’t have to worry about The insurance, the possibility of theft or damage, and so on; that’s what I keep telling myself at least 😂
@@ShawnBrockMusic lol for sure or worry about humidifier a whole room . I don't know how much I would play a pre war . Some people tour with those things which is crazy . At least with my d28 it's not like that but it's in great condition with a little wear on the pick guard and sound hole but it is one of the last production ones with Brazil rosewood. I'm going to be playing on a few pre war ones when I goto Nashville next week. Anyways love your channel. Cheers
Key of B did it for me!
Yes sir, when you ratchet one down, and it keeps pushing back, you know it has it lol
I could listen to you play for hours!
I sure appreciate that Johnny, but let’s hope that you never have to hear me play for hours lol. Then you would likely change your mind. 😀
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you very much Tim! I sure appreciate you watching.
Man that guitar records beautifully. It’s nice and sweet sounding but still has good attack. That’s an amazing piece of history for sure
Man it was sure a pleasure to be able to play that one! As far as a dreadnought, I guess that is about as rare as it gets. Lol.
I wish more people would show off these instruments like this.
Man I sure appreciate you taking the time to watch, and for your kind words.
I watch all your videos am really impressed with this guitar and all your videos. Merry Christmas 😅
@@charlesmitchell3366 a late merry Christmas to you sir, and happy new year!
@@charlesmitchell3366 a late merry Christmas to you sir, and happy new year!
The Best sound and vision demo of The Best looking and sounding instrument hands down!
Man I really appreciate you watching, and sutch kindness!
In my opinion…this is the best sounding guitar that has been played on this channel.
I would say you may be right about that. if it is, it sure is saying something for sure. A lot of good instruments on here.
Now thats the one right there! Love its voice, seriously has the balance, clarity and much power just waiting to be unleashed! If I only had the $! God Bless
Brother I sure hear you; this would be one for the ages for sure! God bless you my friend.
Killer playing and a killer guitar!!! Well done Shawn.
I sure appreciate it my friend! This thing sure would be something to own.
Idk how you got one of my picks. But. It brought me great joy to hear this video. Beautiful.
Shawn, between the playing and all the ridiculously beautiful guitars you’re killing me!
Oh man, sure don’t mean to do that lol! I appreciate you watching, and rest assured, these guitars are sure killing me too.
All of my jealously just melted away when I heard you play that thing. I’ve got a ‘35 0-17 and that’s as close as I’ll ever get to this one.
Man it sounds like you’ve got a very sweet jewel there to me! I never even got started down the road of thinking about purchasing a vintage Martin dreadnought lol. Kind of like climbing Mount Everest lol.
Man you got a good one!
SOMEONE CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THIS IS FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Brother you said it lol!
Thanks again Shawn. Great guitar of course. Your 4th 1935 D28! I try to wrap my head around that.
The overtones sound perfect to me. Well, everything about this guitar sounds perfect to me, actually.
I am certain Guitars do not get any better than this! I reckon it is the pinnacle of the instrument, and of course well beyond my means. 😅
It's such a rare opportunity to be able to hear dreadnoughts of that vintage. Thanks for sharing your insight Shawn.
Man I sure appreciate you watching. I don’t know what knowledge I have, but I like to talk at least lol.
Very cool. It sounds similar to mine, SN 59394.
You are a lucky man Mike!
Thanks yeah I’m fortunate to have it. There is something special for sure about the 35 D28s and D18s that year as well as other model. Here is a clip of mine below. It has similar balance and punch. It cuts through like a D18 but with the throaty bark of a 28.
ruclips.net/video/g7ZX95_J7OY/видео.html
Shawn, we don’t know each other but i think we do. Keep it going brother👍🏻
Brother if you think we do, then we do, that’s good enough for me. I sure appreciate you watching! ☺️
2:48… as good as I've heard from one man and one guitar. Title, anybody?
I sure appreciate your kindness, and taking the time to watch. The song was the first half of what a friend we have in Jesus.
Sweet Jesus, that is one fine guitar. Your playing is breathing new life into those vintage guitars. Love and appreciate your talent and presentations. 🙏🏼🎤
You are too kind my friend, I sure appreciate it man! It is a pleasure to play these old ones, of course the new ones as well lol.
@@ShawnBrockMusic I was wondering what is the name of the song you’re picking at the beginning of your video. Thank you.
@@stevec.1802 Man that was some kind of version of eastbound and down, followed by a song called snapshots and souvenirs.
@@ShawnBrockMusic btw- those are some great mando chops you have. Very much appreciated.
Would love to have it / great video thanks
Man I appreciate you watching! This is one for the ages for sure.
Beautiful tone
Hello Shawn, what kind of strings did you have on this one when you recorded it? Apologies if I missed that info in there somewhere.
Thanks for the great video and wow - what an amazing guitar. Dale sure does know how to pick them. I’ve bought a couple of Martins from him, and he bought one from me that you actually featured on here earlier this year. It was a Custom Shop D45 with Adi / Madagascar.
Unless I win the Powerball, I can only hope and dream of owning one of those pre-war D28’s one day!
Man I remember that 45, that was a beautiful beautiful instrument! I see you have good taste lol. This was strung with D’Addario XS PB medium; 99% of the time that’s what I put on them, just to help make a more fair comparison between the instruments. you never know, we could get a crack at one of these old ones, the Powerball isn’t the only option, there is always the mega millions lol.
@@ShawnBrockMusic Haha yes there’s that other lottery! I forgot about that!
Thanks for the reply. That’s good info so I know what I’m listening to.
I watched your video where you tested the XS strings and they sounded great. (But then again, the way you play you could pull wire out of a screen door and make it sound great.).
Happy New Year and thanks again for sharing your talent and knowledge.
So many Luthiers copy the Martin construction method and if anyone is wondering why that is, you just explained it in the music that you played on this D28.
This is as close as you’ll get to Heaven on earth.
Great job Shawn !!!
I could listen to this all day. 🎶 wonderful music 😊
Brother I sure appreciate you watching. I think you are correct, the guitar says it all, and all of the great efforts we have went through to copy it through the years, sure tells the story. Thanks again my brother.
What a Holy Grail! Thank you for making it sound like a waterfall, so tasty the tone is. And that set of braz is spellbinding. original pin... first I heard of that fact. Bless the previous owners for keeping it PRE WAR art. Make another video of it someday just playing !
Man I sure appreciate you watching like always! I didn’t know we would get quite this deep into the vintage lol. All I can say is wow!
What preferred strings you got on that beauty? Fabulous picking and heavenly, heavenly, heavenly sound.
Well, I ain’t saying they are the best strings to use on it, but on all of these videos, or almost all, I string the guitars with D’Addario XS 13-56 phosphor bronze. that is what was on this one as well. I usually only detour if it is a smaller body, and older instrument.
@@ShawnBrockMusic wow 13’s I would love to just strum one chord on that majestic instrument 👍
@@mikereynolds3294 if you are ever in Brevard North Carolina, I’m sure he would be very happy for you to stop in and play all you wanted.
Shawn...great videos but you really need to increase the mic sound level on your voice. It's so faint, at times, it's difficult to hear you voice when you talk. Please fix this!
I appreciate it, but there is nothing that I can do that won’t cause some other problem. My options are to use a vocal microphone as well, which would also pick up the guitar, and that would make the sound of the guitar not be as direct. I won’t do that, because the video is to highlight the guitar. other options would bring forth more work, and I’m just not willing to do more. although I have considered doing videos like most of the shops, and making them about two minutes long and not saying a word. ☺️
Let me sell my house real quick.
I sold some cattle the other day, but unfortunately not enough lol 😂
@@ShawnBrockMusic Cattle prices are expected to go up in the near future, maybe I'll have to try it 😅
You're right about the highs: sweet and rounded off. Highs that cut without stabbing your ear drums or sounding chirpy with a capo. This is one of the more balanced 30's D-28s I've heard. They all sound fantastic but the bass is not as deep and huge on this one.
I have to ask. After playing so many of these pre war guitars, do they seem "normal" instead of "exceptional" now? All I know is this one stands well above the rest I've heard you play, and I usually gravitate towards mahogany!
Yeah, I have played various prewars for about 25 years or so, so it does seem like a fairly normal occurrence. Having said that, while they are definitely special, and I am anxious to play one of them at any time, it is all full of hype. I can remember win very clean examples we’re going for $10,000, and were pretty obtainable, and I passed on them then, and reckon I will continue to pass on them in the future. looking back, I definitely would have invested in collecting, just to make money, but I have never found it to be very practical to own something like that as a musician. They don’t stand up to the rigors of the road well, and that alone always made them impractical for me. So while they are special, I think they are more special for collecting than actual use.
And the punctuation of the notes. Though you have skill is still unique. Creamy, tonal but without the physics. Its fine
Great sounding D28. Huge tone, resonance, depth, fullness, richness. It's clarity,superior balance, dryness and resonance showcases the 34 to mid 38 Martin D28 with the F.S. top bracing and the full size neck profile with the 1-3/4" nut width. The sound produced using a capo here is extraordinary. Shawn, what flat pick were you using here? Is the nut and saddle Ivory or replacement bone?
Awesome !!! Would you take my Mother in Law as a Deposit?
Lol great minds think alike don’t they? 😂
Awesome video & playing as always Shawn!!!!!!! I don't even have adequate words to express how rare it is to be able to see, much less play, a dreadnaught Martin from 1935!!!!!!! One in that condition just exponentially adds to the rarity of the occasion!!!!!!! A video or the best recording equipment available, can't accurately describe the tonal characteristics of such a guitar. It has to be experienced first hand to fully take it in. I've played music for almost 30 years now, & if I live to see another 30, I'll probably never have the opportunity to play a 1935 Martin D-28.
I wonder how close the serial # of this guitar is to Tony Rice's 1935 D-28, formerly owned by Clarence White & affectionately known as "The Antique"?
I appreciate it brother as always! Yeah, this is by far the cleanest 35 that I have seen, and it has been looked at by some of the best of the best, so everything is legitimate. I kept it for a couple of days, and man it just kept getting better and better. By the time I sent it back, it was pretty unbelievable. As far as how close it is to Tony’s, it finished inspection just a couple of months after his. So, it is not close to being a concurrent serial number, but as far as how many 20eights are between his and this one, it can’t be very many, as they made either 81 or 83, depending on who you believe.
That guitar would NOT sound like that in my hands lol
It would probably sound better my friend. It just kind of carried me along to tell you the truth.
Awesome! I wonder how many Martin’s from the 1930’s are still around and in or about this condition . I love “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, beautiful!
Thank you for watching Dale! I have read a couple of contradicting numbers on the number of D-28s that were produced in 1935; some said 81, and others say 83. I guess either way, that sure isn’t many, and I would imagine a great number of them have not survived intact.
@@ShawnBrockMusic Not quite as old, but kind of like a Stradivarius. Wow, I would not have guessed that low.