What kind of frets does Martin use?

Martin uses Jescar as a supplier. Frets are a personal choice for sure.

What size frets does Martin use?

The standard Martin is wire G300 and . 080/. 040 is correct. My Tacoma (pre-Fender) guitars have medium or jumbo frets and seem to be easier to play for me than smaller fretted Martins.

How do you clean a Martin fret board?

Clean the fretboard – Use fine steel wool to remove stubborn gunk from Rosewood/Ebony/Pau Ferro fretboards, and apply Lemon Oil to re-hydrate. Use a damp cloth to clean Maple fretboards. Polish the guitar body – For Poly-finished (gloss) guitars, spray guitar polish onto a soft cloth and wipe down.

What is Martin Richlite?

Richlite is basically Micarta. It’s a synthetic, very hard plastic material with some of the properties of wood.

Is a 12-fret guitar easier to play?

Beginners and smaller players may find that 12-fret guitars are easier and more comfortable to play, since their fretting hand doesn’t have to extend quite as far to reach open position. In the end, it comes down to tone, aesthetics, and what feels right for the player.

How many frets does a Martin guitar have?

Martin D-28 Dreadnought Specifications: 14 Fret Dreadnought body.

What is 0000 size guitar?

0000 Model Many of the very first Thompson Guitars were 0000’s and are known for their bigger 16” lower bout guitar tone and excellent balance. Our 0000 model offers the approximate volume of a Dreadnought but is a very comfortable instrument to play because of the tighter waist and narrower body depth.

Do Martins crack easily?

In all actuality Martins are not durable at all. They can’t take a single temperature or humidity change, and they crack easy.

Should I oil my Martin guitar?

Tuning machines normally need very little care other than periodic lubrication. Enclosed machines, the type with a cover over the gears, are lubricated by the manufacturer, but the open type should be lubricated once or twice a year.

Is Richlite a good fretboard?

Richlite fretboards are incredibly durable while maintaining an ebony or rosewood look and feel. This acoustically superior material offers a consistent density that is moisture acclimated and inherently stable. Richlite fretboards are incredibly easy to maintain and withstand re-fretting without chipping.