I think the CS D 12 was GE bracing (which is pretty close to Authentic).
Great minds think alike! I have been wanting one of those MFG customs as well. Doesn’t that just seem like the perfect combination? I called Jon about it a while back and almost pulled the trigger 
I’d like to try it, and I keep thinking I’ll end up over that way before too long.
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GC in Fort Worth had a June special on PB Lifespans at 4 sets for $25 (that’s $6.25 for those that don’t want to do math). I stocked up.
Dang, I’d have been all over that! Wonder if you can order online for that price?
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Sorry, I missed that post earlier. I think it’s in-store only. If I am back over there (and it’s still going) do you want me to pick some up for you? If so, let me know and we can coordinate how many and what gauge.
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I does seem like a good combination. I have never played a 12 fret dread though. I imagine they have a huge sound, but it seems like the Adi and Mahogany would keep the sound focused. These seem like the perfect Bluegrass dread, but I once read a comment, “There’s a reason more people play 14 fret guitars”. Never asked that feller the reason, but that has stuck with me. Guess every one just needs to try one and decide for themselves.
Sorry for the hijack, Mike.
It’s not a highjack because it’s all related in my twisted mind You nailed what a 12 fret sounds like to my ear… bigger, more open. That can also lead to a bit softer sound. I would think all things being equal, a 14 fret might cut a bit more. It’s just a difference, I can’t say one is better or worse.
Thanks Mike, if you go back that way I could use 4 sets of 7200’s. Would be glad to pay some extra for the postage. I really like those strings but usually wait to buy when I catch them on sale.
I’ll pick 4 sets of 7200s up for you (assuming they haven’t sold out). I should be over that way later this week. I"ll PM you when (if) I get them.
Good deal, I appreciate that!
Bulldog, I sent an email to the address you have listed here. Let me know if you don’t get it.
Thanks,
Hey Mike, sent you a PM.
Got the PM, responded to PM and sent an email. I think we have all the bases covered. If not, tomorrow I’ll send some smoke signals 
Strings arrived today all safe and bundled with care! Thanks again. By the way, to anyone else reading this thread, I highly recommend trying the Lifespan 7200’s. My guitars love them, both the rosewoods and the hogs.
Here’s a neat guitar. I played a similar model over the weekend and was blown away for the price. If it had a fancier name stamped on it, I bet it would get rave reviews at 3 times the price. It would make a great fingerstyle guitar.
theunofficialmartinguitarforum.y … 5732JRdVBk
Someone please buy this so I can come play it It’s a 1920’s Gibson mando-bass. Looking at the pictures of the instrument by itself gives no appreciation for the size… you have to scroll all the way down to see the picture of the lady playing it to get a sense for how huge it is.
ebay.com/itm/261501406283
Wow, that thing is huge. I wonder how it sounds.
A sunburst D18A at the best price I’ve ever seen ($3500 - Martin re-topped on warranty work):
theunofficialmartinguitarforum.y … 8VrDZRdVBl
I was going to buy the CS-D18-12 in the same listing, but he emailed me that someone closed the deal this morning and beat me to the punch. The 18A is tempting, but I am attached to my GE and they fill kind of the same niche.
Ahh, hate to hear that Mike. That stings a little when you finally decide to buy and then get shot out of the saddle.
If the '37 A wasn’t a burst, I’d have a hard time not going after it just because of the deal. You could easily break even on that if it wasn’t your cup of tea. I wonder if Martin keeps a record of re-topping that guitar and if it somehow hurts the value. I could understand the decrease in value on a vintage instrument but I don’t see how it would hurt resale on this one.
No worries on the missed CS D18… if I didn’t have a guitar, it might bother me. Of course if that was the case, I probably would not have resolved to sleep on it and call him in the morning
I would think that a re-topping might hurt the value for some as far as sales go, but it wouldn’t bother me as long as it sounded like it should (which I think it highly likely). Like I say, if it weren’t for my GE, I’d be getting that 18A, but the GE still makes me smile every time I play it. I’m not saying the 18A isn’t probably a “better” guitar, but the GE fits me well. I think that one will be with me until I can’t play anymore.
In case anyone is interested, Elderly Instruments has a Martin Guitar hat online for $8.00. I ordered one when I bought some strings last week. Being somewhat of a baseball cap connoisseur, I have to say this is a very nice looking and good quality hat. Not sure why the price is so cheap.
$8 for a good hat seems like a bargain.
Also, next time I order from Elderly, I’ll probably try a bag of the Dunlop Primetone Sculpted picks. They look interesting for a pick between cheapies and expensive ones.
Great thread,!
Thank you, Mike!!
Does anyone know who carries McPherson guitars?
I know Banjo Ben has one. I’d love to check one out. They sound amazing.
Would like to spend some quality time with one.
I’m in Portland, Oregon.