Martin Lindsay
From:
Brevard, NC
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Posted 22 Jul 2024 4:13 pm |
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Early example of Mike Long’s remarkable craftsmanship in his quest to achieve the pre-war sound in his guitars.
This particular dreadnought has a large soundhole which creates enhanced bass clarity, response, and presence. Relative to other rosewood D’s I’ve played, the dynamics and projection are excellent with improved tonal balance bass to treble without boominess.
* Model: HD-28LS (large soundhole)
* Body size: Dreadnought
* Finish: Natural (aged)
* Adjustable truss rod
* Made: 1990’s
* Top: Red Spruce
* Back / Sides: (dark) Indian Rosewood
* Nitro finish
* Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany Neck with Ebony Fingerboard
* Fingerboard Radius: 16"
* Brace Pattern: Rear-shifted X
* Tuners: Original Grover
* Bridge: Ebony
* Scale Length: 25.4"
* Nut Width: 1 23/32"
* String Spacing at Saddle: 2.15”
* Case: top-of-the-line Martin HSC
For pictures:
https://asheville.craigslist.org/msg/d/brevard-long-hd-28ls-guitar/7767715588.html
Unfortunately, Mike suffered a stroke in 2015 and no longer makes guitars. Long dreadnoughts are hard to come by, primarily because those who own them tend to hang onto them. I’m selling this guitar because I just don’t play it much these days, and it really needs to go to someone who will give it the attention and appreciation it deserves.
Similar Long 90’s HD28 (reg soundhole) at Carter’s Vintage in Nashville listed for $3,000.
Price is firm. Not interested in trades. |
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