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When I bought mine I think it was around the £1800 mark new, but as the shop were fitting a jack input they used the wrong size drill bit and split the wood on the bass of the guitar, knocked a large chunk of money off and had it fixed perfectly by a luthier - was very good timing actually as I was having a coffee while they fitted it and going through the usual 'i cant afford this, i wonder if its too late to tell them i cant afford this', and then as I went back to the shop I was greeted by the bad/good news that it was now far more affordable than before. It was meant to be. Everyone needs a truly great acoustic that they can make their own. You won't go wrong with a D18 friend.
It'll also save your life if you’re freezing to death and need something to burn. So, you know, it’s a no brainer really
But no matter how much I tried to love it, I didn't, and sold it a month later.
In the grand scheme of things it's one of life's genuine bargains, it's really only a question of whether you have the money available or not.
The guitar will keep giving for the rest of your life, and then your kids’ too.
The issue for me was I am just not worthy of them, I don't think an expensive Martin is going to magically transform my playing by sheer osmosis. The guitar shop were kind enough to let me test the d18 and D28 side by side with my Guild d-20(which cost half as much) and although the Martin's sounded slightly better than the Guild in terms of note distinction and clarity,I just felt that £2k could only be justified if and when I put in the work to become a more a more professional player.
I don’t buy the “not worthy” argument. Unless you make money playing guitar then any instrument over £200 is arguably frivolity, but if it’s something you enjoy and can afford I see no issue. A decent Martin will keep its value as well, after the initial chunk of depreciation when you leave the shop with it.
People blow £2000 on the latest OLED TV and no-one bats an eyelid. That will be rotting in landfill in 15 years time.
If you are able to pay for the guitar and owning it will give you pleasure then it doesn't matter if you are able to 'play' it well or not.
If you are looking for something that sounds like a traditional Martin but want something a little more competitively priced, Furch make some excellent guitars.
3-4hrs a day is a lot over 10 years. Anyone who plays a guitar a similar amount will also not bat an eyelid at spending the 2.3k on one.