Should I get a Martin or an SJ200?

Question

I want a guitar that I can play classic rock on, and traditional Irish music. I'm looking at either a D-35 or an SJ-200. I want one that has a wide range of musical genres. What do you recommend? (Feel free to tell me about other types of guitars.)

Answer 1

Go for the Martin. I live close to the factory and have taken the tour. They are so carefull and really have turned it into a science, from the selection of the wood, to the finish of the guitar to get the best sounds and a terrific guitar.When they finish the build and tune the guitar, they keep it there for about a month and then bring it out and make sure that it holds its tune. It really is a labor of love there...and besides......Eric Clapton loves them!

Answer 2

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-SGT122-SAGE-S...

Answer 3

martin

Answer 4

I think you need to try more guitars.  I don't care for either of your choices, but for the amount of money you're prepared to spend there are some seriously excellent guitars out there.

The D-35 is a flatpicking guitar used for rhythm guitar and leads in bluegrass bands.  It's a bass-heavy guitar.  The SJ-200 is a great looking guitar but even with the maple back and sides is also too bass-heavy.

I'd suggest a 000, OM or Auditorium sized guitar like the Taylor GS-8, Martin 000-18, Bourgeois OM, Martin OM-21 or OM-35, Taylor -12 or -14 series, Collings C-10, Martin M-38, or Santa Cruz OM.

Answer 5

Fender Telecaster or even a Stratocaster. The 'Tele' has more of the 'plain flat top' sound with a clean sounding amplifier.

Answer 6

Martin DX 1