"After the Goldrush" by Neil Young | Martin D-41 & Martin D-42

When we have a moment around the shop to play a pearl-trimmed ‪@martinguitar‬ dreadnought, we seem to instinctively launch into a Neil Young song (nothing wrong with that!). "After the Goldrush" has such a beautiful, pure melody, which seems perfectly suited to the sweetness offered by the classic Martin dreadnoughts. In this video, TME staffers Andy Cambria (playing a D-41) and Andrew Stern (playing a D-42) translate the vocal line to acoustic guitar. And to briefly address a question we're asked regularly in the shop: the D-41 and D-42 are essentially the same guitar. Only the enhanced level of pearl top trim on the D-42 (and its snowflake fingerboard inlays) set it apart.
What other ‪@neilyoungchannel‬ songs should we cover?
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[@billieg826]

Both are beautiful guitars ! Best of the best ! I prefer the D-42 snowflake inlays.

[@IMHersheybarb]

Andrew and Andy, Really enjoyed your playing; lovely arrangement, very well done!

[@themusicemporium1177]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-no6ep9oc4m]

The D-41 has a satin finish on the neck and the 42 has a full lacquer finish. Might not mean much to some folks but I much prefer the 42 for that reason (along with the beautiful vintage style inlays).

[@themusicemporium1177]

Good point! I suppose we were operating under the assumption that the gloss neck really doesn't affect tone. But you're certainly right that a lot of people would find a -42 more desirable for that reason.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

D-41 guy here...