That is a great idea! I’ll bet Martin would look at that offer seriously.

Right! My 1977 D-41 from my papaw has a lifetime guarantee, but I still have all the paperwork. At this point, though, it doesn't need it. He wouldn't even let me have a belt on when I played that guitar.

Look into the Keto diet it will change your life. I'm 59 and have the body I had in highschool 32 inch waste, 175 lbs after 8 or so months on it. I'm on zero meds.

It's here to stay.

I hope to have minor finish cracks when I'm 50 as well. Great point, mark.

@@JeremySheppard Do you think the latest new 41s are better now?

@@JeremySheppard Exactly: I’m 66 and have a big mark over eight inches long down my chest where I was unzipped and opened wide to do some extra pipe work on my blood pump. I have friends who did not even make it this far 🥲

Was laughing 😂as I watch this joker 😢

While I'm all for him keeping it forever, he's said before that he's not a collector.

@@TheThatEthanGuy I understand that. I’ve heard him say that about not being a collector. Hopefully he’ll be able to keep it. It is a business.

They didn't really get past me, the only one that I didn't see was the slight crack in the heel.

Actually finishing the video I saw that the pickguard had been swapped, probably due to above reasons! It’s an old guitar and has a very sentimental value to you. Fix the cracks and enjoy it for all it’s worth!

Hey! Now we're talking. It would come off very easily.

You're totally right. It slipped my mind and was a typo.

Love it! Haven't measured it yet. I'll tell Danny about it.

Paige is my pic but doesn't work well if you use stringswings.

It measures right, well do a compensated saddle too.

Ooooo...me too

$2500

You've hit it. I appreciate this D41 for its connection to Sam and also it's tone. It's very punchy. It won't be my daily driver but it's so cool to play. My huss and Dalton is my daily driver. Played it at church yesterday and it sounded killer.

Pending covid restrictions and good caution, it will happen for sure!

If I were going to purchase a rosewood Martin, it would be a D-35. They are wonderful guitars.

What makes them different is the 1/4 " bracing rather than the usual 5/16ths bracing as found on most D series guitars. I owned a 1969 D-35S.. Very much regret selling that guitar.

Often that is considered like asking for a social security number. He would generous in giving you the number.

$500 to $700 ? Where do you live? Try $1000 to $1500 for a neck reset, re-fret, proper pick guard, put the bridge in the correct location, crack repair.

@@jeffhildreth9244 I live in PA. If Jeremy is spending that much then he might as well sell it and get new one. I guess that’s a good question is how much is his estimate to fix everything. That is the selling point of a new Martin with the warranty but they changed their policy on neck resets and it’s hard to get them to do it.

@@thomasmoore3822 I do not believe the new Martins are any better than the old. The materials are not the same and they are made on an assembly line with "workers" Years ago they had guitar makers. Warranty.. Many of these guitars that need neck resets had LIFE TIME WARRANTIES. to the original owner. Many of these guitars that now need neck resets are still owned by the original purchaser. Martin has changed there policy by stating that the neck reset is a normal occurrence ad a characteristic of the guitar. Folks swallowed this pablum and either did not have it fixed or had local techs fox it for them. Here is the problem. When the guitar was purchased, the LIFETIME warranty to the original owner was part of a contract and there was nothing in that contract that excluded the neck reset which they had been doing for years under that warranty. Here is just another weasel move by CFM IV and got away with it. All of those folks that were original owners and had to pay to have the repaired are entitled to have that warranty honored, You cannot break a contract on a whim. I am surprised there isn't a class action suit. There are two problems here, by the contract it was covered, by the fact that they were repairing these for years... And then add to it.. The dovetail neck joint and its imminent failure makes this a design flaw and its complicated, expensive repair if the result. I do not own a Collings, but the reason many folks by Martins is that they want a better built guitar such as the Collings but put off by the price. The Collings is a highly regarded guitar that took the Martin guitar and elevated them to a higher standard, to include abandoning the dovetail , their neck that can be more easily repaired. Taylor did the same but unfortunately those are acoustic appliances. If this D41 was repaired / refurbished to original, it would not be economically viable. And since this is not his family's heirloom, it is just another 70s Martin with all the 70s failings. And when completed, it is just another bejeweled D-28. All the above are my opinions based on observation and experience. Collect the facts, speak the truth. As to the video, non nonsensical and unnecessary except to elevate the status of the the author. Not much to balance, or confirm the premise of the opening click bait line.

@@jeffhildreth9244 I agree totally with you on the martin neck reset warranty. i know i will be very pissed if one of my Martins i got new needs a reset and is not covered. That was the only reason to buy a new one. Also the 70s Martins are not there best years. and to my ears on youtube that d41 didn't really sound that great but was more an emotional attachment to a guitar because of a friend.Jeremy probably remembers it sounding better than it really did. when i was getting some major repairs done to my HD28, the guy asked me if i like how it sounded and and i said yes i loved it, he said then get it fixed but if not sell it. The new Martins I have played have all been pretty nice and sound very good. I live close enough to the factory i can go there to Nazfest and check them out. I do however prefer to buy used and would love to have a Collings or a Huss and Dalton..

@@thomasmoore3822 I no longer buy new Martins. Too many failures . Long stories that disgust me with their "customer service" to include two custom ordered guitars that were botched beyond belief. 5 out of 8 new Martins between 2000 and 2011 needed warranty attention under 30 days ownership. 3 right out of the box to include the 2 customs. Those 3 were destroyed by the factory as unrepairable.. I never was able to play any of the three. They were that bad. They made promises over 13 months , lost one of the guitars, found it after 8 months, built a new one to the wrong specs and cheaper wood, and the replacement needed a neck reset, finish blotches, neck off set to the center line of the guitar.. and the other one was worse. Their repair dept and "customer service" were inept.. let's just say that cured me. I have owned a total of 15 Martins since 1961. I own 2 now; I will never buy a new Martin again. Martin is not the same company as it was prior to CFM IV. Sadly I sold a fantastic one in a million Gibson to buy one of the customs, it was a far superior guitar. You live, you learn.

Sorted they're in the high $4000's. Without a reset around $4,000.

@@JeremySheppard Ok thank you very much.

Waiting for a reset soon.

I'm not sure. I've seen it tidy but sometimes involves a slightly bigger bridge.

It's true.

'70s Martin certainly have some problems, I like them a lot and think they are better than most people say. Typically they have hazy finishes, play harder, sound a little spongy and dull. All of these things can be fixed but could be a little expensive to do so.

thanks. I purchased a 1970 D28 about a year ago and haven't been able to play it yet because of a Stroke I suffered. A lot of the message boards and forums I visit aren't very complimentary of this particular year and I'm conerned that I made a poor investment at $2,000. It's easily the most I've ever spent on a guitar and I wonder if I should come in off the ledge. I really Enjoy your videos and passion for guitars. Please keep them coming, Randy

I JUST BOUGHT A 2008 D-41. Kind of beat up, but it was pretty cheap and I can't put it down

Dull finish doesn't bother me too much. Bridge plate isn't a big deal I don't think. How much? Cool guitar.

Check out the information from Brian Kimsey to learn for what things that are sometimes wrong with a 1970’s Martin. He has a lot of videos about it too. www.bryankimsey.com/music/lutherie.htm

Unlike the D-41 "find and inspect" , the first thing to check is the bridge placement. I have a 71 passed down in the family , GF first buyer and never swapped around. Bridge in wrong location.

I have a ‘71 D-18 that’s just amazing! When I bought it at Manny’s on 48th St. I had them bring me every D-18 they had in stock. I played five and picked mine. It was noticeably better. Several friends were so impressed with my D-18 that they went out and bought D-18’s and they were terrible. From my experience, they made some lemons in the early ‘70’s but mine and my brother’s ‘69(close to ‘71) are beauties. BTW, my pickguard shrunk and I have the prerequisite crack under the B string. I replaced pickguard with a tortoise look one and replaced the Grovers with Waverly’s a couple of years ago. Sacrilegious? I’ve been called worse but I’ll never sell the guitar so I don’t need original. I have the original Grovers and the pieces of the pickguard, bridge pins, saddle and bridge - I’ve updated the plastic with ebony and bone.

Replacing pins, bridges, pick-guards, saddle, nut, tuners, etc it like changing shocks, filters, fan belts, and tires on a car. Note that many famous guitars played by famous people have been modified and often worn. It's your guitar, do with it what you want. My 1946 J-45... Grover Roto-Matics. My 1929 Stromberg Voisinet decalcomania 12 fret..... I made a new ebony bridge with a bone saddle and replaced the tuners with Stew Mac "vintage" . No big deal.

I like the aluminum bronze a lot! This has D'Addario EXP16's

@@JeremySheppard Jeremy I can not stand D' Addario any longer as the tone disappears over night no matter which set you buy.

I agree but their coated ones, EXP, are pretty great.

Similar for me...need to sell my Gibson J-15 and some other gear to get a Martin D-28.

What era D 28 are you looking for?

One piece of advice. Check out one of the newer D-18s made in since 2012. They're very impressive, and I know more than one person who walked in to get a D-28 and walked out with the D-18....

Try a (discontinued) D-18GE or a D-18V. D-28 models are a dime a dozen. I find no magic in rosewood guitars. After 15 Martins ( a 1939 00-17 being my first and purchased in 1961 for $4, yes four dollars) I still buy and own mahogany guitars to include my current 00-18 V with highly figured backs and sides ( I have never seen another as flamed as this one) and a 1997 0000-1 as a classy ( excellent condition) every day go to guitar. Martins current rosewood is not the same quality in the past and as their mahogany. in my opinion. If you want a D-28.. get an older one ( not a 70s) unless the bridge is in the right place and it doesn't need a neck reset....If you want a rosewood guitar consider and HD 28v

Finally, someone with a reality check and the most common failing of the 70s Martins... bridge placement.

Me too! That was a while ago. Wish I had that one.

There is a video of me buying it. In that video, I talk about how much I paid for it, $2,500. Check it out, it's a pretty cool story.

A D-28 with some pearl/abalone. Not much else makes a 41 special. At Martin's option some got (cosmetic grading only) #8 tops. I would rather have a D-28 in better condition.

I'm sorry to hear. That's unusual. What model?

You're right. Haha

Thanks, Christopher!

From our martin rep when I worked for a dealer.

I'm going to be making and selling some soon!

@@JeremySheppard ok. I will check back..subscribed..

Dadarrio EXP16's

@@JeremySheppard They sound great.

You're right about humidification but definitely wrong about neck resets. Even dick boak himself from Martin has said that they had the wrong neck angle until 1984.

@@JeremySheppard ohhhh yeah Also a luthier once told me they had issues where they wouldn't replace tools often enough so there was a period of many years where all their guitars weren't properly intonated. I wonder if that rumor is true. I understand the late 60s-eqrly 80s was the "dark period" for martin

I said truss. Listen again.

Did you see the conclusion of that story?

Have to crank up the stakes. Haha. I certainly didn't overpay but also want to look at this guitar with clear eyes.

Click Bait.

Auto correct got the best of me. Trust rod, sheesh.

Who verified that?

Autocorrect! Sheesh! Good catch.

I have a great tech and we've already discussed these issues before the video.