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Iron · 11-17-2005, 07:28 PM

Burnt stump,
I don't know if You tried to contact me or not,but I sorta goofed a bit on the address.
It is pecan15801@yahoo.net (not .com).sorry

Vlmagee,
#1 I have Two hands
#2 Being that You are somewhat familar with the D-18GL,I thought You would be aware of this,but evidently not,so I'll explain it.
When these fine instruments were produced,Martin used a very unique batch of spruce that they had on stock.This unique and minute batch is called "Selective Tuning Tonewood". STT This STT is so sensitive that Martin's warranty specify's that tuning must be either standard OR Drop D.Once the STT acclamates to a specific tuning,it rejects any other tunings and if an alternate tuning is attempted,the molecular structures of the STT will be damaged and this will void the warranty.
I set mine up in standard tuning,as I have a hard time with the Drop-D,I figured that would be the way to go with this one. Someday ,I might get an extra joint on my thumb and be able to use the drop-d tuning...
For now,thats the best I can come up with.If You need more,let me know.

11-17-2005, 07:28 PM	#8
Iron Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central, Pa. U.S. Posts: 354	Burnt stump, I don't know if You tried to contact me or not,but I sorta goofed a bit on the address. It is pecan15801@yahoo.net (not .com).sorry Vlmagee, #1 I have Two hands #2 Being that You are somewhat familar with the D-18GL,I thought You would be aware of this,but evidently not,so I'll explain it. When these fine instruments were produced,Martin used a very unique batch of spruce that they had on stock.This unique and minute batch is called "Selective Tuning Tonewood". STT This STT is so sensitive that Martin's warranty specify's that tuning must be either standard OR Drop D.Once the STT acclamates to a specific tuning,it rejects any other tunings and if an alternate tuning is attempted,the molecular structures of the STT will be damaged and this will void the warranty. I set mine up in standard tuning,as I have a hard time with the Drop-D,I figured that would be the way to go with this one. Someday ,I might get an extra joint on my thumb and be able to use the drop-d tuning... For now,thats the best I can come up with.If You need more,let me know. __________________ Brian W.