I picked up my hd28v from a luthier one day after a new nut and saddle was installed. I usually do those myself unless it’s a keeper then I send it to the wizard just so I can enjoy the mystery of a perceived magic touch. I was bragging about how good it sounded and it truly was the best Martin I had ever played up to that point. Rift sawn red spruce top for some odd reason but it truly was special and so much better than anything else. Jack, the wizard luthier was like yea man it’s awesome but you want to play a real one? He had just finished a refret and reset on a 37 d28 and Im like hell yea son! Played it for at least an hour and was really digging in after i quit being scared of it. Jack being proud of his work just listened smiling. I played it long enough to realize and really know if you get what I’m saying. I swear it felt like it weighed 1 pound. It gave way more than I was giving it and everything I normally noodle on sounded like pure gold and brought up a nostalgia of something from a by gone era but more polished. Nothing compares. The Stradivarius of guitars. You could play one for 100 years and discover something new every time you really sat down and played it. I see why they are so inspirational to a real musician.
Man that’s just an awesome story on all accounts. Yeah, someone doesn’t have to have one of these to play music and enjoy it, but there’s always something very special about the opportunity of just getting to hold and play something that is so revered as these are. I still remember the very first one that I played in 1995, I guess that says what an impact it can have on a person. I remember everything, it was late September, 4 o’clock or so eastern time, nice warm day, all of that lol. Yet, somehow I can’t remember other important events in my life lol.
Amazing guitar! If I were you, I would hate to give that one back. There's just something about those old Martin's that can't be duplicated. Steve Earle said it's just because they are old. Great demo
Lol thank you man, yeah it was hard to give back. I had a 35 here with it, along with about 14 other guitars lol. I only wish I sounded better as I got older lol.
Man it sure is, I believe it would be right at home over there with you. 😀 I would love to see a great guitar go to a fellow such as you, who is a great player and appreciate them so much.
@@ShawnBrockMusic thanks for your kind words! I’m my dreams…one day! 😀 I was lucky to have played Willi Henkes’ (from B&H guitars in Germany)’37 D-28 in the past. An amazing D-28,but his shaded top ‘37 D-18 was way better in terms of sound . My favourite guitar of the day.
Unfortunately I don’t, I never used tab when I was learning, so I have never taken the time to make a book of it or anything. I can read and write music, but my tab skills kind of suck lol.
That is one of the most balanced D28 I’ve ever heard. They’re typically drowning in woody muckery that I usually don’t like them. I’m more of a D18 style guy.
Man that’s a funny thing about the old ones, sometimes some of these newer rosewood guitars, especially from certain companies, are just as muddy as a hog pen, but these old ones, I have never experienced that muddiness.
I didn't just hear it I felt it !! OMG ! so many players say oh my Taylor/Gibson/whatever sounds just as good as that Martin....NO it does not you're only trying to convince yourself.
Wow. 1937. How much restore went into that? Hope it was played hard enough. No dents? Definitely sounds seasoned enough, The tones are pushed back in time, like , old smoke.
What is one of these worth fair mkt value now, VGC? It seems hard to find anyone willing to publish price. I found a chart that listed 65 - 200K but I can't find it again. It someone knowledgeable could comment it would be appreciated.
@@petermoyle9764 yeah, the chart you are referencing sounds like it may have come from the 2024 price guide. It had listed the cleanest examples of being worth $200,000. A new book comes out at the end of the year, and I guess we will see what type of increase they have had. There are some which have sold for more than $200,000, I guess it depends on how far people are willing to take it to own one. I would say the average examples I have noticed in the past year have went from $120,000-$150,000.
@@ShawnBrockMusicA friend of mine had what he thought was a 46 and he had put it up for sale at a vintage guitar place in Austin (you don't have to be a rocket scientist to guess who) and I can't believe they just hung it on the wall and asked ~20 or 24 for it (I don't remember). He didn't get what I thought his es345 was worth and I said bring the thing to me and let me sell it for you, so he did. I started investigating, looking for comps, and HOLY MOLY !!!!!! It was NOT a 46, IT WAS A '37!!!!! s/n 66xxx. So, it is a whole different ball game, park and AA players. It has some surface strum scratches across the top a couple of the snowflakes are like partially missing, other than that very clean, no noticeable dings, and all original. We are both retired, and he needs the money. I am just really glad nobody bought it while it was at AVG. This is sorta like one of those Antiques Roadshow stories. We may be attending the Mesquite Vintage show to scout out interested parties. We won't be carrying it there though. I don't have an armored car, LOL ! Anything you want to add will be much appreciated. I can post some pics somewhere as I'm sure your curiosity is now piqued. Let me know, Thanks for the quick response!
@@ShawnBrockMusic I longtime friend has one. He thought it was a 46 but I id'd it for him. S/N is 66xxx. I couldn't believe it actually. It has some light surface scratching across the top above the sound hole. Some parts of a couple of the snowflakes have fallen out. All original except the frets have been dressed so no dimples. No real dings, scratches on sides or back and no buckle rash. Other than that, I'm rating VGC based on ratings from other instruments in 30's and 40's. I could post some pics somewhere if your interest is piqued. We are going to be putting it on the market in the near future. Obviously, a lot of planning has to go into it. I think we are going to attend the Mesquite TX vintage show week of the 19 this mo. Thanks for your quick reply.
Lol thank you very much my friend. I think I actually recorded this video last Thursday, and yeah, I’m still grinning lol. I sure do appreciate your kind words.
If I had a lot of money. If I weren't so old. If is still played a lot. Id love to have that one. Ain't gonna happen though. 😂 That's a killer for sure Shawn. EE
Brother I hear you on all accounts lol! Those are the things that I say to myself as well. If I had a time machine, this guitar, and a nice red convertible with Susanne Summers in the passenger seat 🤣
I picked up my hd28v from a luthier one day after a new nut and saddle was installed. I usually do those myself unless it’s a keeper then I send it to the wizard just so I can enjoy the mystery of a perceived magic touch. I was bragging about how good it sounded and it truly was the best Martin I had ever played up to that point. Rift sawn red spruce top for some odd reason but it truly was special and so much better than anything else. Jack, the wizard luthier was like yea man it’s awesome but you want to play a real one? He had just finished a refret and reset on a 37 d28 and Im like hell yea son! Played it for at least an hour and was really digging in after i quit being scared of it. Jack being proud of his work just listened smiling. I played it long enough to realize and really know if you get what I’m saying. I swear it felt like it weighed 1 pound. It gave way more than I was giving it and everything I normally noodle on sounded like pure gold and brought up a nostalgia of something from a by gone era but more polished. Nothing compares. The Stradivarius of guitars. You could play one for 100 years and discover something new every time you really sat down and played it. I see why they are so inspirational to a real musician.
Man that’s just an awesome story on all accounts. Yeah, someone doesn’t have to have one of these to play music and enjoy it, but there’s always something very special about the opportunity of just getting to hold and play something that is so revered as these are. I still remember the very first one that I played in 1995, I guess that says what an impact it can have on a person. I remember everything, it was late September, 4 o’clock or so eastern time, nice warm day, all of that lol. Yet, somehow I can’t remember other important events in my life lol.
May be the best sounding guitar I’ve heard on here tbh. Incredible!
Man it sure is incredible!
Holy Smokes!..it's just brilliant
Man you said it, very special indeed.
Lordy!!! Sounds awesome!!
Lord yes it is! 😅
This, uhhh I’m speechless!😅
looks clean for sure and sounds great !
Man you need one of these to go with your 18 lol
Amazing guitar! If I were you, I would hate to give that one back. There's just something about those old Martin's that can't be duplicated. Steve Earle said it's just because they are old. Great demo
Lol thank you man, yeah it was hard to give back. I had a 35 here with it, along with about 14 other guitars lol. I only wish I sounded better as I got older lol.
Wow that's one incredible sounding guitar!!!
Wow that sounds beautiful.
Definitely the whole ball of wax lol
Man I would like to have a guitar that sounds like that. great playing Shawn
Man I sure appreciate the compliment, and you watching these things. I would love to have one myself.
Love your playing Shawn!
Dan, man I sure do appreciate it a bunch!
Amazing instrument .
Man it sure is, I believe it would be right at home over there with you. 😀 I would love to see a great guitar go to a fellow such as you, who is a great player and appreciate them so much.
@@ShawnBrockMusic thanks for your kind words!
I’m my dreams…one day! 😀
I was lucky to have played Willi Henkes’ (from B&H guitars in Germany)’37 D-28 in the past. An amazing D-28,but his shaded top ‘37 D-18 was way better in terms of sound .
My favourite guitar of the day.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much for taking the time to give it a listen.
gorgeous, that baby just sings in your hands
I sure do appreciate it; yeah, this thing was a pleasure to video for sure!
wherever the capo is placed that particular D-28 sounds great. 🎧
Hey Steve, you said it man lol! You could take this thing up to the seventh or eighth, and it will just keep going!
Wow!....
Lol that about says it all I reckon.
Do you have tabs for the beautiful songs you demoed on this guitar?
Unfortunately I don’t, I never used tab when I was learning, so I have never taken the time to make a book of it or anything. I can read and write music, but my tab skills kind of suck lol.
Sounds like a grand piano
Man you sure said it!
That is one of the most balanced D28 I’ve ever heard. They’re typically drowning in woody muckery that I usually don’t like them. I’m more of a D18 style guy.
Man that’s a funny thing about the old ones, sometimes some of these newer rosewood guitars, especially from certain companies, are just as muddy as a hog pen, but these old ones, I have never experienced that muddiness.
Someone took very good care of that guitar!
Yeah. It used to belong to Mike Seger, a pretty big name back in the day.
Toby Soundin Just Right 😎
He told me he named it Toby, because he got it the week Toby Keith passed away.
@@ShawnBrockMusic Ahhh, Excellent Choice.
Just subscribed
Thank you very much Scott, I hope you find some stuff on the channel that is enjoyable to you.
I didn't just hear it I felt it !! OMG ! so many players say oh my Taylor/Gibson/whatever sounds just as good as that Martin....NO it does not you're only trying to convince yourself.
Brother I hear you there lol
Wow. 1937. How much restore went into that? Hope it was played hard enough. No dents? Definitely sounds seasoned enough, The tones are pushed back in time, like , old smoke.
It has had some dents and scratches, but not major restoration work or anything like that.
@@ShawnBrockMusic amazing. Pre-War.
What is one of these worth fair mkt value now, VGC? It seems hard to find anyone willing to publish price. I found a chart that listed 65 - 200K but I can't find it again. It someone knowledgeable could comment it would be appreciated.
@@petermoyle9764 yeah, the chart you are referencing sounds like it may have come from the 2024 price guide. It had listed the cleanest examples of being worth $200,000. A new book comes out at the end of the year, and I guess we will see what type of increase they have had. There are some which have sold for more than $200,000, I guess it depends on how far people are willing to take it to own one. I would say the average examples I have noticed in the past year have went from $120,000-$150,000.
@@ShawnBrockMusicA friend of mine had what he thought was a 46 and he had put it up for sale at a vintage guitar place in Austin (you don't have to be a rocket scientist to guess who) and I can't believe they just hung it on the wall and asked ~20 or 24 for it (I don't remember). He didn't get what I thought his es345 was worth and I said bring the thing to me and let me sell it for you, so he did. I started investigating, looking for comps, and HOLY MOLY !!!!!! It was NOT a 46, IT WAS A '37!!!!! s/n 66xxx. So, it is a whole different ball game, park and AA players. It has some surface strum scratches across the top a couple of the snowflakes are like partially missing, other than that very clean, no noticeable dings, and all original. We are both retired, and he needs the money. I am just really glad nobody bought it while it was at AVG. This is sorta like one of those Antiques Roadshow stories. We may be attending the Mesquite Vintage show to scout out interested parties. We won't be carrying it there though. I don't have an armored car, LOL ! Anything you want to add will be much appreciated. I can post some pics somewhere as I'm sure your curiosity is now piqued. Let me know, Thanks for the quick response!
@@ShawnBrockMusic I longtime friend has one. He thought it was a 46 but I id'd it for him. S/N is 66xxx. I couldn't believe it actually. It has some light surface scratching across the top above the sound hole. Some parts of a couple of the snowflakes have fallen out. All original except the frets have been dressed so no dimples. No real dings, scratches on sides or back and no buckle rash. Other than that, I'm rating VGC based on ratings from other instruments in 30's and 40's. I could post some pics somewhere if your interest is piqued. We are going to be putting it on the market in the near future. Obviously, a lot of planning has to go into it. I think we are going to attend the Mesquite TX vintage show week of the 19 this mo. Thanks for your quick reply.
It looks like it will take a month to get that grin of your face. Your playing always touches me and this made it even better!
Lol thank you very much my friend. I think I actually recorded this video last Thursday, and yeah, I’m still grinning lol. I sure do appreciate your kind words.
If I had a lot of money. If I weren't so old. If is still played a lot. Id love to have that one. Ain't gonna happen though. 😂 That's a killer for sure Shawn. EE
Brother I hear you on all accounts lol! Those are the things that I say to myself as well. If I had a time machine, this guitar, and a nice red convertible with Susanne Summers in the passenger seat 🤣
@@ShawnBrockMusic Bahahahahahah!!!!!
That’s a pretty creamy sounding guitar
Got it in spades!
I get wet especially listening to that slow last piece, if I could only play half that good....
You are too kind! I sure appreciate it, but I bet your skills are better than you are giving yourself credit for. Trust me, I’m not all that great. 😀
that girl is sweet....:)
Man that’s sure true, she is a little like Susanne Summers of the Guitar world lol.