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amber waves · 07-24-2009, 02:54 PM

I don't know why he switched, but I can tell you that
there's a difference in the construction of those Martins.
Excuse me if I'm telling you something you already are
aware of.........
The D-18 is mahogany on the back and sides, not rosewood.
That model is used by some acoustic lead guitarists because
it tends to emphasize the bass less than rosewood
......and some believe it
cuts through the PA mix a little better.

It may be that he liked the way the tone of the D-18
mixed with the group better.....or just liked that particular
guitar better. I would just be guessing......... Maybe somebody
has asked him..........

07-24-2009, 02:54 PM	#2
amber waves Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	Re: GL's Guitars I don't know why he switched, but I can tell you that there's a difference in the construction of those Martins. Excuse me if I'm telling you something you already are aware of......... The D-18 is mahogany on the back and sides, not rosewood. That model is used by some acoustic lead guitarists because it tends to emphasize the bass less than rosewood ......and some believe it cuts through the PA mix a little better. It may be that he liked the way the tone of the D-18 mixed with the group better.....or just liked that particular guitar better. I would just be guessing......... Maybe somebody has asked him..........