I had a 2013 Martin LX1 & after about a year of cutting my teeth on that, the guitar really opened up. I know only the top was solid wood, but it aged nicely to a dark shade similar to the top on yours & standard Martins. I have a 000-28 now which is amazing, & imho I don't think the DJr can compete with the rosewood on a 28. Probably an 18 series for sure. Considering these Jr's are solid back & sides as well as a top, they'll age well for sure. I'd like to get one without the electronics for traveling.
I think the DJr would be ideal for a travel guitar; good tone, well built and obviously short scale. And yes, the all solid DJr has opened up really well over the time I've had mine. I haven't tried any of the LX series but have heard positive things about them. Thanks for watching.
@@FishTillYouDrop You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Hope you found it useful. Two years on from buying it, it’s become the guitar I play the most; good tone and it’s so comfortable to play.
I have one. It is good. The neck is rather this but that is okay. It is inexpensive relative to the quality. Probably an FG 830 for more money is a better choice but still if you want a small body guitar this is fine
Yeah, a slightly thicker neck would suit my preferences as would a marginally wider nut. For the money it's very hard to beat though. I can't say I've played the 830 models much, but I think for a beginner's guitar which you can grow into and keep for a reasonable amount of time, you can't go wrong with the various FG/FS 800-850 models.
@@scoggers1628 yes an ideal choice for beginners but I have been playing for years and own several high end guitars but these FS/FG models are enjoyable to play even for more experienced players - nothing to sneeze at for any guitar player
@@joepal843 I think the E6OM would fit the bill. Something else to consider in the price range would be the Yamaha LS16, which has similar specs, and is available with either rosewood or mahogany back and sides.
thank you I think this puts me over the top to get one //. I am older & my hands are usually sore .. Is the action pretty low out of the box ? ///thnx //Ken
Thanks for watching, Ken. I would imagine that the action will vary a little between retailers, but the two I tried when I bought mine both had low action.
I have always wanted a Martin Dreadnought, but never have purchased one, but always use my old Fender, which I also love. I happened to win a Dreadnought Jr at a work conference from a company who is based out of a town close to Nazareth PA. So I now am a happy owner of a Martin Dreadnought! 😁. I've never played a jr, but I immediately loved it!
Nice review. I think you forgot to mention the nut width at 1-3/4 and the scale at 24 inches. The older version I have from 2015 sounds basier and more dreadnought like. When I pick up the newer 10 version, it sounds similar to my Taylor GS mini Koa and is in more of direct competition with it. The older pre 2019 is a full notch up form this 10 version and a notch and a half above the GS mini Koa which also has a tighter 1-11/16 nut and a 23.5 inch scale. It’s really a beautiful sounding guitar and fits my small frame perfectly without being too small like the GS mini is for me. 5’ 10”, 160 pounds. I have retro strings on mine including ebony pins and tusk saddle which was an upgrade in sound from the plastic pins and tired coated strings. The power on the base end of this little dreadnought is really fabulous and huge for a slightly smaller full size guitar. Mexico makes outstanding guitars and there are no flaws on any of my guitars built from there including my GPC-11e and GS Mini
Hi. Thanks for watching and commenting. Although I bought mine in early 2020 it’s still one of the original runs of DJr.e’s, rather than the DJr.-10s, which have a thinner body. Having played a few GS Minis I don’t get why everybody raves about them, for me they’re so small as to feel like a toy and have almost no bottom end. Any way, glad to hear you’re enjoying your Martin DJr.
I have a fs800 and out of the pack was a little boxy and i didn't really like the tone that much, so i put a set of elixirs on it and wow what a difference it made, more open and with chime.
I'm glad I bought it. It's well made, has good tone and is very good value for the money. Is it a great guitar? For the price, absolutely, but it's not going to compete in terms of quality compared to high-end guitars costing thousands of dollars. For someone on a small budget or for any beginner, it is worth buying.
@@RezaPratama-w3g That's a matter of taste, but a couple of things to note. First, this video was recorded just with my phone, no external mic, so the sound quality isn't that good. Second, depending on your taste it's worth while trying out different brands of strings. As you probably know Elixir strings are typically very bright sounding, which I believe is that this guitar was shipped with. I've since changed the strings to D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings which are much warmer in tone and I definitely prefer them.
Well, they're different shaped and sized guitars so there's no clear answer to that. Their build quality and materials are the same, so it's more useful to consider; better for what (finger style, strumming, flatpicking, all-rounder etc.) and better for who, which depends on the skill and size of the player and what they intend to use it for.
Yeah, the Cort's are definitely good value for money. I'd say that in comparison the Eastman E6D is a step up in quality though, and that's reflected in the price.
The older version, which you have, is not 000 body depth. It's regular dreadnought body depth. It's the superior of the two models, unfortunately only available in the used market since the release of the Djr10e
I am torn in between if I want a dread jr or the lx1. The dread jr is supposedly the perfect size, the lx1 is smaller however does the same as the dread jr. I don’t know what to do. My biggest concern is I want a guitar that’s comfortable to play standing and sitting. I don’t mind the lx1 but I just don’t want it to look too small, almost toy like. Cost wise, is only $100 difference between the 2. So I am conflicted
Have you tried playing both of the models? We often have preconceptions about guitars but these can and often are changed when we get our hands on them. I haven't played an LX1 but I certainly know that the Djr is a good fit for me.
Hey, did you try the red series? ^^ just debating between the yellow delux and master/deluxe. Dono if extra 500-700 bucks is worth for all beautiful cosmetics and best wood grades available :D
Hi. No, I haven't had the chance to try any of the models from the red series. If it's within your budget and you like them more, sure, go for the higher-end model. For me, I couldn't be happier with the Yellow, it plays and sounds heavenly.
When it comes to wood grades I seem to read it's mainly about wood easthetics. All other cosmetics are also just that: cosmetics. Same body shape and same wood, I'm sure the yellow sounds very similar to a red series BUT... The red series top and back get voiced, where the yellow only gets it's top voiced. That might make a difference. I'll be playing both in a day or 2 and then I'll know for sure.
@@scoggers1628 I do wish I had the original like yours. I think yours has a little more depth than mine due to the deeper body. Still love mine though.
Great review Scoggers, I wanted to know how the D Jnr sounded and after your review I feel like I've just been playing it for the last half hour, thank you for the great review and playing.
Just got my first acoustic. A d6 but the cut out version, dc6. The mic doesn't do justice on how beautiful the sound actually is. The base is so much more and the highs are surprisingly higher etc. I couldn't put it down till my fingers got sore. Very immersive sound. Really enjoyable.
Well, the FG830 has rosewood back and sides rather than mahogany like the Cort Gold D6, so the tone's rather different. Considering the specs; particularly the bone nut and saddle, torrified top and ebony bridge pins, you're getting better quality materials on the Cort, but there is not a huge difference in quality between it and an FG830. Both are good value for the money; if you can get your hands on each model try them our and see which you prefer.
And I believe the Fg830 is laminated back and sides.. OK Ibanez ND Yamaha are masters of Laminates.. And the heat treated top on Cort will be better strait out of the box.
Thanks. It’ll be a relief to get it finished to be honest. Been a good learning experience but recording and posting so often can feel like a bit of a chore at times.
@@scoggers1628 I understand that. I go thru the same things. Its a fantastic learning experience doing RU-vid music. I found my musicianship improved more by doing this than playing in any bar.
Great video review, I bought one of the newer ones for a campfire/living room guitar and it fulfills it's duty well. In person, I am never let down by it. Very nice sound and playability, I only notice the slight lacking when it's head to head with a big guitar. IMHO this guitar is THE guitar for someone who wants to travel with something that actually sounds good, or a plugged in gigging artist.
Cheers for watching and commenting. Glad you found the review useful. As you said, it makes a great couch and travel guitar. Happy to hear that you're enjoying yours too.
I have just orderd mine after a good month of looking at different options in this size before seeing your review, it's one of most honest down to earth reviews available on this model on youtube. My final decision was the sound of the guitar and also the larger size at the nut. As an ex retailer your comment at the end asking people to support thier local retailers is so inportant and I thank you.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Andy, glad you found it helpful. I think in terms of tonal profile it's very similar to a normal sized dreadnought; there's good balance across the EQ, it's just not as loud. In comparison most other travel sized guitars I've played sound thin and have very little bass. Yep, the nut width certainly helps with its playability and accommodates fingerpicking quite well. It depends on your preferences and what tone you're looking for, but I use D'Addario Nickel Bronze light strings on this guitar; good quality, well priced and they have a lovely warm tone. Anyways, hope you enjoy your new guitar.
As a person with a speech impediment, I don't like to support the bigots in music shops ( 9 out of every 10 at least from my experience). I tried one out- dealing with the foul bigot of a salesperson- and then happily ordered one online
