It's been a beautiful hot summer weekend up on Lake Winnipesaukee. Besides the beach and good food, there's nothing like having some down time to pull out a guitar and make some music.
If you are looking for a solid-wood Martin travel guitar, you could do worse than the Martin Custom D that sells for just under $1,000. Mine is a 2006 model with solid Sitka Spruce top, solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides, and solid Mahogany neck. The satin finish throughout highlights the wood grain and makes for comfortable playing up and down the neck. The tortoise-shell pickguard adds a nice retro touch to the otherwise simple appointments that are reminiscent of the Martin 15 series guitars of the 1940s. The sound is warm and woody with a great bass response, and even the wonderful Rosewood smell helps transport you to another place. Happy Trails!
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