1 Topic by gliesian (edited by gliesian 2013-04-24 20:54:42)

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Topic: My new D-18

BonaTube 2013 - Opening up my new Martin D-18 while listening to Sloe Gin
http://youtu.be/8RdJfJncXRU

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Re: My new D-18

gliesian, after a glass of wine, this is the coolest idea!  Lets us all enjoy the experience of a brand new child! 

She's a beaut!!

And the video is perfectly timed with Joe.  Great job, and thank you!!!

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Thanks Sally.

I actually didn't time the video... it just all kinda fell into place by the grace of god. smile  Especially the end.

-- Robert

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I have to say.....that was way more interesting and entertaining than the title of the post would lead you to believe! Congrats! She's a beaut!
I propose and submit that everyone does something similar each time they receive a new (or new to them) guitar or toy. For instance, I know everyone would be thrilled to see me getting a new fly rod and reel! Seriously, I do think it would be cool.

Why don't we eliminate all the warning labels and let things sort themselves out?

5 Reply by Denbon18 (edited by Denbon18 2013-04-25 02:12:58)

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Re: My new D-18

Well shoot.  Great guitar.  I was all set to get the GPCPA1 when I played the D-18.  The sound from the D-18 was acoustically fuller....I was torn.  I ended up with th electric acoustic only because I had waited so long to get it.  But after playing the D-18, it did put doubt in the decision.  You're going to love it, I'm sure.  Oh...and I don't know how you were so patient in getting it open....great job on the video...clever.

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I could never have shown that restraint. Bravo!

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Congrats....very nice

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A new acoustic has been on my list...congrats and Happy NGD!

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Watched your vid last night.  Enjoyed watching you unwrap that beauty.  I can't play a guitar to save my life, but I have friends who would have geeked out just as much, over it.

Thanks for sharing.

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Re: My new D-18

a Martin Dreadnought is one of my dream guitars...either a D18 or D28...I want to get a nice Strat first and then a Martin.

my guitar playing. http://www.youtube.com/user/09ncowan?feature=mhee

11 Reply by gliesian (edited by gliesian 2013-04-26 10:30:07)

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Earlier today, I have named her "Hope".

http://gliesian.com/images/hope.JPG

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I have over 800 views!  Sweet!

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"Hope"  Fabulous name for a great guitar. 

Your treat is still to come because she won't open up for a little while yet and when she does it'll make you giggle.  It took my 28 about two years.

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...i liked the bits where it said on the box 'this way up' and you opened it upside down and it said 'fragile' and you through it across the room! ...your my man! ...never conform!!!!! lol wink

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This guy has me beat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP9UPmgX0no

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That was really really cool Robert!  cool  I loved watching that.

Having just got myself a new Taylor acoustic this week (https://forum.jbonamassa.com/viewtopic.php?id=24917), I can appreciate the feelings that go with opening up the case for the first time...  Congratulations!

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