Chords for Martin D28 vs D18 - Review and Comparison

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_ _ _ _ _ Hello, Tony here from Music Villa.
Here today to compare the D-28 by Martin _ _ and the D-18 by Martin.
_ [G#] Which one [Em] will you take to your underground shelter when doomsday comes?
I don't know, but we're going to find out today. _ _ _
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Now let's compare [Am] these two [F#] very common [N] Martin models.
_ If you're out there in the world of shopping for an acoustic guitar and you're looking at Martins,
these are going to be two models you will most certainly run into.
The D-28 over here and the D-18 over here. _
These two models are the same shape, but they do have some differences that impact the tone significantly.
Both have Sitka spruce tops, _ but the big difference between the two,
the D-28 has solid rosewood back and sides while the D-18 has solid mahogany back and sides.
Mahogany is a little bit more porous, a little bit more warm sounding.
Rosewood is a more dense wood, so it's going to reflect a little bit more, have a little bit more bass,
a little bit more articulation in it.
Some other quick differences that you'll notice.
_ _ The bracing on the D-28 [Fm] is 5 16ths inch [G] in the standard X placement.
The [F] new bracing pattern on the D-18 for 2012 is also 5 16ths, but it's scalloped and forward shifted,
increasing the bass response a little bit.
[G] The nut width on the D-18 is 1 3 quarter.
The nut width on the D-28 is 1 11 16ths.
The D-18 has more of a vintage look with the open gear tuners and the silk screen decal on the headstock. _
And the Martin D-28 has more of a modern feel with the gold foil decal on the Grover tuners.
Which one sounds better?
I think they both sound pretty darn good.
But, [G#] let's have a listen and see which one you like. _
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_ _ _ _ The Martin D-18 and the Martin D-28.
Thanks for checking out the Martin D-18 and the Martin D [N]-28.
When you're deciding which one to bring to your bomb shelter, I hope this comparison helps you out a bunch.
And again, don't forget to sign up for the acoustic letter, and please leave your comments and suggestions below.
[A] Thanks a lot. _ _ _ _ _