Martin D28 12 string

strat84

Hi guys

 I've been offered a Martin d28 12 string for my Guild JF65 which is in the classifieds at the moment. The guy says it's six years old, sunburst in mint condition. I don't think a 12 string is something I would buy so if I did go for the swap I would probably end up trying to sell it straight away. Just wondered if anyone could advise whether or not it's a good deal or if it would sell easy enough. Thanks for any help.

richardhomer

A really tough sell - unless you time it right and there's someone out there disparate to buy one.

A twelve string isn't really an 'essential' purchase - and if someone really needs one, there are plenty of adequate, much cheaper alternatives.

I'm sure it'll be a lovely guitar - but not one for moving on.

strat84

Thanks for that, I thought that might be the case.

ICBM

What richard said. They're probably worth about the same on paper, but the Martin will be harder to sell and in the current climate you may have to drop it to actually move it. Sunburst has a smaller market than natural for Martins too.

Basically, don't do it unless you really want a Martin 12-string and/or you're getting a cash adjustment large enough to make it less urgent to sell it.

And I say that while owning a Martin 12-string which I will almost certainly never sell...

strat84

Thanks again fellas, much appreciated. I don't really want a 12 string so if it's gonna be hard to shift I'll pass.