Martin HD-16R Adirondack Reviews

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Jason
from Louisville KY
February 4, 2013Music Background:
Amateur

Awesome guitar

I was blown away by the tone,volume and projection of this guitar. I was concerned about the richlite fingerboard because in the description it said ebony. Andrew made sure that I was happy and took care of me.

Michael Haskins
from Florence, KY / Miramar Beach, FL
December 22, 2012Music Background:
Hobbyist

Another Great Martin!

This is the 6th Martin I have owned and I have never been disappointed. The finish on this guitar is gorgeous and the sound is BOOMING! It may be my favorite Martin yet (with the exception of the 000 my wife gave me for Christmas in 1995).

Junior
from Austin, Texas
January 19, 2012Music Background:
Wannabe Musician

I love the smell of Adirondack and Rosewood in the morning...

I waited anxiously for the FedEx truck to arrive with my new HD-16R from Sweetwater Sound, Inc. I had looked and played every guitar possible before I came across this model locally, which had everything I wanted and then some. My final decision boiled down between the D-28 and the HD-16R but the 1 3/4" nut width persuaded me toward the HD-16R. I was also looking for "something special" and I found that with the herringbone inlay and diamond fingerboard position inlays. I ended up buying from Sweetwater rather than "going local" because of the conditions in which Sweetwater stores their instruments ~ and given the fact that I didn't want someone else's grubby hands on my guitar! With some quick fine tuning my new guitar played exactly like it should and it killed me to put it back in its case so that I could get back to work. Even though I wish this particular model had the dove-tail neck joint, my salesman at Sweetwater convinced me that the mortise and tenon joinery would hold up just as well over time. If you can swing the extra $200 over the D-16, you will be very happy with the Rosewood back and sides on the HD-16R. This is an absolutely beautiful guitar and, overall, a great value compared to the numerous other models and manufacturers I looked at during my search. Martin is truly America's Guitar!

Tedz
from Houston Texas
January 29, 2011Music Background:
Pro Musician

workhorse meets thoroughbred; nice horsie!

I have been playing for decades and to me it is the quiet time that you have with your guitar that really sets out whether the guitar is a piece of furniture or a sweet piece of inspiration and motivation.

Like a lot of fellow musicians, I have been through a lot of quality instruments through the years. This guitar would rank on the short list of my all-time favorites and I only wish that I had found it a lot sooner.

I like the modified V neck and the choice of woods on this guitar is outstanding. Play this instrument softly and it sings! Play it hard and it stands out beyond expectation.

Anyone who believes that they can get a better deal than what Sweetwater will do is using 'fuzzy math'.

This guitar is awesome. If you believe that only dovetail necks can yield incredible tones, then you snooze (and will miss out).

Note: For you younger musicians; never confuse mid-life crisis purchases with good taste when pondering the cost of something. If this guitar said Bumble Tree Tuna on the headstock it would still be awesome.

Alex
from AK USA
March 9, 2012Music Background:
Pro Musician

Loudest Martin ever made

After new bridge pins and a bone saddle upgrade, this guitar is absolutely the best bang for the buck Martin you'll ever buy. Blows away my more expensive dreanoughts, not as well balanced or warm as an hd28 but is will always be the loudest guitar in the room at a jam. If you frequently drop D or DADGAD this guitar is made for you!