Martin LX1 Review One Year Later: Is It Still Worth It?
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
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Intro: 0:00
Martin LX1 overall: 0:30
Loudness demonstration: 1:24
Comparisons and review: 2:03
Song: 3:13
Conclusion: 4:30
Another song: 5:40
Outro: 7:10
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One year ago I reviewed the Martin LX1 guitar. That Martin LX1 review was a long time ago, since then I have used the Martin LX1 a lot. I wanted to make another Martin LX1 review to tell viewers if the Martin LX1 guitar holds up one year later. I have actually had the Martin LX1 guitar for about four years, and the Martin LX1 still sounds amazing. I have never changed the Martin LX1's strings, the LX1 still stays in tune and is loud.
Martin guitars have high quality and are mostly expensive, but the mini Martin LX1 guitar is not as expensive but still has incredible craftsmanship. Some may only see the Martin LX1 as a Martin travel guitar, but it is much more than just a Martin travel guitar. The neck of the Martin LX1 is not much smaller than those of a normal sized Martin guitar, you should not be afraid of getting the Martin LX1 because you think the LX1 is a kid's guitar.
Watch this mini Martin LX1 review to see the details I say about the mini Martin LX1, there is some good information. Especially in the conclusion of this little Martin LX1 review, where I say my findings after doing the full mini Martin LX1 review. You do need to watch this whole little Martin LX1 review to find out why I say those thing sin the conclusions, but I have included chapters in this little Martin LX1 review to make it easy for you to skip, if need be.
The Martin LX1 is much more than just an LX1 travel guitar, it would work well as an LX1 travel guitar, but I actually do not use it as the LX1 travel guitar. I like how mobile it is, the Martin LX1 guitar can be worn on a strap much easier than other Martin guitars. This Martin guitar review gets into my personal preference, as I just started to explain. I say in the Martin guitar review that since the Martin LX1 did not really change from the four years I have had it, you will probably have the LX1 for your whole life. The LX1 is worth it in terms of how it lasts over time.
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what guitar size inches, details plz
@@alexalexis3972 The neck has 22 frets, with a total length (from the start of the first fret to the end of the last fret) of about 16 inches it is about 2 inches wide. The first fret is around 1.2 inches long, about 0.2 inches shorter than an average guitar.
@@alexalexis3972 The entire guitar is 34 inches long, a foot wide, and the body has a depth of 3 inches, the guitar's side.
Hey bud! Wanna know what strings do you use? Some say i should not put a light gauge on this.
@@glenjuego I used the acoustic Martin strings that come with the guitar. They are real acoustic strings, so I don't know what anything else feels like on it. However, I do have an acoustic/electric guitar with electric guitar strings and it is really fun to play.
This boy deserves way more subscribers.
Quality content mate!
Thank you very much!
I’m planning on buying one of these guitars, but that’s besides the point. I wanted to tell you that I thought your original song was pretty GREAT. Whenever I see someone your age writing their own songs, I remember myself doing the same thing at that age. No idea what your plans are as far as music is concerned, but always keep in mind that if you have the talent (which apparently you do), perseverance, and knock on doors and more doors closing on your face until THE ONE opens up, good things can come to you professionally down the line. Write a crapload of songs and forget if they’re good or bad. Sooner or later, most will be good. But you do need to get the bad ones out, too. Your original song has a late 90s-singer/songwriter vibe to it, and since EVERYTHING hinges on nostalgia, you just never know. That’s been already about 25 years since those times. Mix that with your obvious love for Dylan, and you have an interesting mix. Anyways, enough writing. Best of luck!
Thank you so much for your powerful words. I will keep writing songs. It's funny that I have an idea of what I want my songs to be but they end up different from what I expected, yet I like the unexpected result. I will never stop my passions.
@@CalidoreRobinson 加油……👍
Keep at it Cali, great stuff mate!
Thank you!
I have one coming tomorrow, thanks for this video. I feel like this guitar is going to suit me well.
Thank you for watching! It's a great guitar, you'll love it.
Good job young man. Thank you. The demo was short and to the point. The sound was quality.
Thank you! Yes, I've noticed that especially indoors, the sound has great timber and quality to it.
Great video Cal
Thanks Ronan!
Your presentation content and style are way beyond your obvious youth. Great job!
As a non-professional, I'm guessing three-fourths of guitarists across the country would get more enjoyment from the LX1 than from the giant instruments they are now struggling with.
I’m on my second LX1 since my first one met with a moving accident. The guitar is a fantastic all around travel companion.
It certainly is more comfortable on the right arm, since it is easy to maneuver around the small body.
You make the Martin sound so good Cal.
Thank you!
Keep moving bro.. keep posting more videos verygood review
Thank you very much!
Great review wow
My friend you are a talented kid keep makin music
Thank you very much. I will!
Great great great voice!!! 🎉❤ awesome playing too, keep it up
Very nice job, young man! 👏🏻
Very comprehensive review, especially for what I was looking for. I wanted to hear how it sounded when accompanying your own singing. Is your a model with the pick up, or were singing just with the microphone? Thank you,
Great review
Thank you!
Congratulations on 6000 views on your Martin review very epic
Thank you very much!
My Dad just acquired this guitar for free from a friend of his who never got around to learning guitar and is giving it to me ;-; Fantastic playing and review my friend
That's epic. Enjoy the guitar. Thank you!
Lucky you
Came across this video kind of randomly. Props to you brother for not being embarrassed about your changes about getting older. Just like your Martin guitar……refinement with age!
Hello friend, thanks for your comment and that's a good point about the guitar being refined with age. We have to be able to show the changes in us, and the changes in the guitar, to get the full picture. It sure is crazy for me to look back at these videos now. Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on 10,000 views!!!!
Oh yeah! Thank you.
Martin guitars are my go-to. Keep playing. Keep reviewing stuff.
Cool. Thanks a lot, I'll keep going, of course!
Congratulations on 14,000 Views that is Legit
Wow thanks!
The first song you sang was really cool man
Thank you very much. I wrote that one with my Mom.
Is that your Yamaha drumset in the background and do you still have it
And can the acoustic use pickups
Keep it up. Keep music alive.
Oh yes. I will. Thanks for watching!
good job! very impressive video considering your age!
Thank you for watching!
Traded it for a Taylor GS Mini.
The LX1 is a nicely-proportioned travel guitar, very well made. Holds its tuning very well (that rock-solid laminated neck sure helps). Picking notes gives you quite a clear if a bit boxy response. But as soon as you start strumming, the lows overwhelm the highs, a problem that is significantly worse if you use your fingers. However you strum, it's both boomy and boxy at the same time.
I would say I have noticed that. The lower strings seem to have a bigger weight about them. How is your GS Mini?
Taylor gs mini has a flimsy neck held in with a Phillips and a flat head screw that what discouraged me from the Taylor
@@mrmylo1239 exactly. Taylor markets it as easily adjustable. But who wants a neck that needs so much adjusting in the first place. As far as bolt-on necks go, Taylor is among the flimsiest… get a good. Guitar with a solidly built neck, take care of it & there’ll be little to no need to deal with adjusting (& the zillions of other problems that come with that).
I have many guitars and the LX1 is my favorite. Perfect size, good sound, highly playable for my smallish hands. I wish there were a gorgeous hand-crafted solid-wood version, but until then, this is what I pick up day in and day out. Caution: The factory setup is garbage.
I hope someday I will attend your concert
Thank you very much!
Nice video man . But one question . You don't change the string no?
Thank you. And no, I have never changed the strings on this guitar!
I’m a beginner. U did a great job. Trying to decide what acoustic I should purchase. Looking at Martin jr.10
Thank you. What you prefer is probably best, but I would at least consider the LX1!
@@CalidoreRobinson the lx1 is a bit pricey for a beginner
@@DannyRoss_ Thank you for your comment. I acknowledge that it is expensive. while it works as a beginner guitar, players might want to make sure they like playing guitar before purchasing it.
@@CalidoreRobinson or they could get one off reverb for a decent price
@@DannyRoss_ I just checked out Reverb, I saw some LX1s that were less expensive. I actually love used gear, you get a good chance to get good stuff for cheaper. My first real electric guitar was a beautiful used 90s fender Strat.
LX1 is no beauty, but the overall package is perfect for us armchair pickers, much better than most "parlors." Handy size, narrow nut-width (1-11/16"), and a full 14 frets. Good intonation and acoustic sound. Plus it's bulletproof. I pick it up constantly while my high-end instruments stay in their cases.
True. I pick it up sometimes to just play for a few minutes. Having new strings on it makes it especially loud and fun to play.
Good Dylan!
Thanks!
Have you ever tried a GS mini?
which do you think is better? LX1 or GS mini?
I cannot say, I have never used the GS mini. I don't actually know if I truly played a Taylor. I do know that the LX1 is very good. The GS mini has a similar description as the Martin LX1, meaning it must also be good. However, it is more expensive.
Martin is my favorite accoustic brand . I own a baby Taylor which Im guessing would sound more bright sounding compared to the LX Martin. I dont own Lx Martin yet . Planning on getting one as they very compact in size with a big sound .
Is the part of the neck heavier than de body, so that it drops when you don’t hold it?
I have not actually experienced this issue, though it is very light. I have noticed that the neck does feel heavy compared to the body, but it doesn't fall.
Can you make a video of how you take care of your little martin? 😊
I'll do a video on this guitar again soon, but I do not do much with my Martin other than avoiding negative treatment of it. I keep it dry, in tune, in normal temperatures, I remove dust, and I change the strings every few years.
Your song was awesome man!
Thanks for watching!
@@CalidoreRobinson 4sure boss
I’m waiting for mine to arrive 😃 nice song by Bob Dylan
Awesome! Thanks a lot.
I agree. Both performances were great Cal. Nice to see that the old classics are still alive amongst the youth. I hope you’ll achieve great success and remained grounded. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@@ventures1 Thank you very much! I love playing classics, there's some really good ones out there.
Such a big sound from a little guitar!
Oh yes. Thanks for watching!
It sounds like the first or second strings are ringing (rattling) buzzing. 💓🎸.
what string gauge do you use?
I use the 2.0 gauge strings that come with the LX1 Martin. As I said in the video, I have never actually changed the strings for the years I've had it. Whichever ones it came with are still on it and going strong. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the review. but please, change your strings. You may got used to the sound but there is a lot more if you invest into some new strings every now and then!
My wife has a new LX1. I have a Taylor GS Mini mahogany which is larger and a bit richer tone with Martin Retro strings. The LX1 has a better neck, wider than the Taylor which is the flaw with the GS mini.
I have never played the GS Mini but I've heard that it is good as well. I think neck size is preference. The thick neck on the LX1 gives it a feeling of higher quality, but I also like the neck is my SG, which is extremely thin.
Both are 1 11/16" nut width.
I'm lefthanded and playing right handed guitar but can't strum well. Maybe I switch to lefthanded guitar
Definitely play lefty! This guitar says it is "lefty friendly", after switching the strings.
@@CalidoreRobinson thank you maybe i'm gonna beginner again hehe
@@shaiderblack6311 Yes you should lol.
Any high quality instrument remains worth it for years to come
In my country this guitar cost RM4k plus, freaking expensive:(
Oh wow... Yeah it was more expensive in Canada too, where I actually bought this. What country are you in?
You never changed the strings once hahaha idk why I thought that was so funny
:] It is a little ridiculous. I had not even realized it until I made this video. Thanks for watching!
It just shows that their strings are high quality.
Change your strings more often tho
Hahaha yes I probably should but they've been working really well. Thanks for watching!
@@CalidoreRobinson I bet some Ernie Ball will sound nice on that!
@@vallesvaldez Yes! I think those are the main strings we use for electric. Might have to check out their acoustic strings as well...
What song are you singing and playing? The first one… say goodbye say hello
That's an original song I wrote with my Mom!
What do you call it? Have you recorded it? Is it available for download? Beautiful song…
@@deedeeXcee Thank you! It is called "Now". I have not released it anywhere, though I frequently play it.
My wife said u look like a young Bob Ross.
Hahaha oh yeah I do. The hair makes us identical
You ere so cute 💜 I loved the video
Thank you!
So basically, if I buy a Martin LX1 my voice will change. Thanks just ordered one.
He looks like if Zack de la rocha made music with ed sheeran instead of Tom morello and the others.
Haha thanks for watching. I see what you mean! And Ed Sheeran does use this guitar, but with a pickup.
I might be late on this, but: Not changing the strings in 4 years? Very bad choice. Might not be the most expensive guitar, but I can promise you, your frets are dying a painful death. I didn't change the strings on my Gibson Lp for half a year when I was a beginner and I can still see how flat the frets are compared to my newer but more played guitar. Not AS bad if you have high nylon strings, but still basically guitar war crimes.
Oh jeez, thanks for explaining a solid reason why I should change them more frequently...
This young man did himself a huge disservice by not changing the strings. If he thinks it sounds good with strings that are absolutely played out, he would be shocked to hear it with a new set.
Fair point. Thanks for watching!
@@CalidoreRobinson No problem man! Keep grinding and stay humble! You seem like a good kid. Just a heads up for when you want to change the strings(if you haven’t), your LX1 comes with the Martin Lifespan 2.0 light gauge strings.
@@Flat_Stanley Thank you, I will! And the thought of fresh strings excites me...
Playability is not very good on the lx1
That is an issue. It is hard to play at times, especially on the upper frets. You cannot bend the strings. However, this does not interfere with most songs.
@@CalidoreRobinson have you had yours setup. As I’m thinking about setting mine up to improve playability
@@mrmylo1239 I have done nothing to this guitar since I got it years ago! I was planning on bringing it in to change the strings. You might want to ask to have the action lowered to experiment. You could also put electric guitar strings on, though I have never tested that on a Martin.
Why you are so cute little boy..... Hahaha
Not so much anymore... I think...
Great Song
Really bad review
All guitars get better with age not worse
Unless you don't keep them proper
Thanks for the input. I did conclude that it is still worth it years later, though I guess you are addressing the review overall.
@@CalidoreRobinson The way someone reacts to criticism says a lot about them. Reviews can be good or bad, you are gold. Keep making videos.
@@wakerue5324 Thank you. I will definitely keep making videos.
I wanted to hear the guitar. Not your voice or dorky original song. Maybe just play the instrument next time you review one.
They are garbage. It’s 100% laminate, even the neck is laminated. There was no effort involved, no craftsmanship. There is no real wood on this guitar…. And it sounds it. Don’t waist your time or money. Get a Taylor GS mini. At least they have a full wood top. And they sound and play amazing. This is a $100 guitar they are selling for $400. The Taylor is a $500 guitar sold for $599. Definitely worth the money. Plus the case it comes with is amazing.
idk why i like small guitars, such as the 0015