• From: Tooele Ut
  • Registered: 2006-03-04
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Topic: It Arrived

Been sitting here all day waiting for UPS and they just showed up.  Brand new Martin HD-28 sitting in the box ready to open later.  I will post more pics tomorrow when I get up at 3:00 AM to take it out of the case.  It's gonna be a long night.
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  • From: Madeira Beach, Florida
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I sure hope she is packed well in that box - it looks like the handlers ignored the big FRAGILE writing. Kudos to you for letting it acclimate before opening. I don't think I'd have the willpower.

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  • Registered: 2007-03-24
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Happy New Guitar Day!!!!

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  • From: Tooele Ut
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My willpower is dwindling fast.  Yes, the box looks a little beat up, but thank god its in a good case.  I will open the box later tonight, them wait til morning to finally get a look at my new baby.

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  • Registered: 2009-11-16
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Ben, Ben let us see it, so I can be borowing it!!! HAPPY NGD!!!!

  • From: Tooele Ut
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OK, I decide since it isn't that cold here, that I would open the packaging and show you the case.  Tomorrow morning I will awken early and take the guitar out of the case.  Suspense.
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  • Registered: 2009-11-16
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Yipeee!!!I can't wait to get my grubbies on that baby!!!

  • From: Madeira Beach, Florida
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This is like Christmas..I won't be able to sleep tonight. Happy NGD!!

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  • From: Tooele Ut
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Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion.  I ain't sleepin' either.

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  • From: North Carolina
  • Registered: 2008-03-29
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Good for you Benson, were all as excited to see it as you are, I'm so happy for you and I'm sure your gonna enjoy it so much.

Cam

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  • dino48
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Hey pete you are making alot of us drool ( me for one ), I would have been through all that paper doubletime!!. I see you are onlline now,so open it please!!.

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  • From: carson,washington
  • Registered: 2009-09-22
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HoorayPete! Happy NGD. The suspense is killin me too!  smile smile

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  • From: Almancil, Algarve, Portugal
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Happy NGD Pete,

You sure know how to keep us all on tenterhooks wink.

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It's a good looking case. 

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  • From: Hampshire, UK
  • Registered: 2008-11-23
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You rotten git Pete, we've been waiting ages to see this! I'm struggling to hold back my credit card for a Martin 0028 at the moment!

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  • From: Virginia, USA
  • Registered: 2009-06-12
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Man! I keep checking this thread and scrolling down to see the photographs! I don't even know what an HD28 is and I'm excited. If I were Ben I'd be bending some strings right about now with no thoughts of photography.

  • debrap
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Very exciting Ben! I love my HD28..   the case that came with mine was pretty generic.. has a Martin plaque type thing near the handle..  the case you got is really nice.  For me, the HD28 was one of my best investments..  I literally play it every day.  Congrats!
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  • From: Tooele Ut
  • Registered: 2006-03-04
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OK, folks. This is just crazy. Finally pounced out of bed at 5:00 AM. Couldn't wait. I slowly opened the case. The sweet smell of new woods wafted across my face and the whole room has the nice scent. I was kind of taken aback wehn I first saw it, brcause it didn't match the sunburst I saw in the pictures, however I really like the colors. The amber is not as bright as expected and the guitar takes on a brownish hue. But, I actually love the coloring. I am still in the process of getting the Martin SP Lifespans to stay in tune, but that will come as I play it more. The guitar sounds magnificent, deep and bassy, as I was wanting and very crisp sounding. Anyway, these pics arent the best, but will have to do for now. 

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab161/bensonp_2009/SANY0015.jpg

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab161/bensonp_2009/SANY0016.jpg

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab161/bensonp_2009/SANY0017.jpg

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab161/bensonp_2009/SANY0018.jpg

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  • From: U.S.
  • Registered: 2007-01-24
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WOW! Pete she is beatiful. You made the right choice.

  • From: Tooele Ut
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And as a little on the side gift, I received this nice Martin Pinup Calendar.

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab161/bensonp_2009/SANY0019.jpg

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  • wlbaye
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Pete,

She is just gorgeous !!! Martin is doing some stunning Sunbursts, in the past they have been behind some others but they have really stepped it up. Congrats.......

I am looking at an OM model in an Amberburst but just kinda started so don't know what model for sure.

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  • From: Louisiana
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I am happy for you. It's pretty.

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  • dino48
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That is one beautifull guitar pete,you sure did a good job of keeping us in suspense. I wonder what you do to your family at christmas,you must have alot of fun. Have a great day with your new beauty!!!!!!!!

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
  • From: Tooele Ut
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I did enjoy keeping my kids in suspense at christmas when they were young, come to think of it.  cj-5, you don't sound as if you are on top of your game, so I am happy to make you happy, even for awhile.  I hope you work out your issues.

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I have finally found happiness in my life.  Guitars, singing, beer and camping.  And they all intertwine wonderfully.
  • From: NY
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Happy NGD!  Beautiful, and I've been watching and waiting with anticipation.  I played some $1500 Martin in Guitar Center yesterday and came home... played my Epi and put it down after 5 minutes, that Martin ruined it for me for a bit although I imagine I'll be ok later on today.  LOL!  CONGRATS!!

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