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Oh Man! That HD-28 is beautiful. And Look how nicely the finish on the 000 has aged.

A few years ago (just stopped to think and it was 15 to 20 years ago. My! How time flies), I took my D-28 to the Martin factory to have the action lowered. (If you've never been there, you should go. They give tours) When I picked it up, I mentioned to the tech that maybe someday in the near future I'd have the guitar refinished, get rid of that yucky, old-looking, orange color, and get back to that beautiful white spruce top. I thought the guy was gonna have a coronary on the spot. He said "look how long it's taken that finish to age to that beautiful patina. You get that refinished and you'll lose half the value of the guitar." I said "But what about the little nicks and scratches (very few, really), and the spot on the back where my belt buckle has rubbed off the finish"? He said "Those are considered 'character marks' and, in moderation, have Little or no effect on the value of the guitar." Needless to say, that "yucky, old-looking, orange color" has become that "beauriful, aged, patina."

The moral? Take care of your guitar. Use a good polish, and keep it clean. Keep it in it's case when your not playing it. I know you love to have it out so you can look at it, but accidents do happen. But, by all means PLAY IT, and ENJOY IT. They are wonderful things, and provide endless joy, to you and others. And finally, NEVER refinish it.

I've had a Seagull S6+ Cedar for almost 4 years. It's the same as the S6 with the back and sides stained dark to look more conventional. Only $300 US brand new. I had 2 friends who are accomplished players and collectors with me and they were not gonna let me leave the store without buying it. Every one we tried was good, but they weren't all the same. The one I got sounded the best, hands down. I've never had a problem with the action on mine, which has been a problem for me on some Guilds and Martins.

thanks

i keep them in the cases. took them out for the pics
the 000 uses aged toner. if i had a good camera, you could see that the top really almost looks like a flame top.
the only problem is that i think my hd sounds a lot better.
the 000 is smaller and easier to sit in my lap at the computer desk.

Another good reason to keep them in the case...is to help prevent them from drying out -- get a humidifier. This winter was so bad...that my Taylor dried out big time ...in it's case...with a cheap humidifier... The frets started hanging over the neck...it was terrible. They had to stick it in a big humidifier room and bombard it with moisture. I now have two humidifiers in that case.

metalaaron-

i really like the look of the 000.. that real curvy, sexy, classical style.. its a nice change from the standard dreadnought. real beautiful guitars man.

bigjohn

i have a room humidifier, but i'm worried that it won't do the job.
what humidifiers do you use in your case???

thanks dude

again, i wish i could get a good picture of the top.

Actually...I think if you have a "good" room humidifier...and you monitor the humidity levels in the room, then you're ok. I have a planet waves and another brand...but can't remember the name. I'll check that for you tomorrow. I also have a digital barometer/thermometer in my case. Of course...I have a washburn...that sits out in the open...and gets knocked around by my dog's tail too...hehe. But the Taylor gets babied.

I live in Cleveland. LACK of humidity is NOT a problem here.

same here ajax.. humidity in west texas, not a prob.

heck, sometimes i take them out just to wipe off the excess water on them..

bigjohn