Video 11: Gibson J-35 and Martin D-28 Comparison

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Video Recording: S23 Smart Phone
Audio Recording: Rode USB NT Mic (plugged into smartphone) no EQ

Gibson J-35 Specifications:
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
BODY: Slope-shoulder 16-inch-wide flattop, 14-fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
BACK AND SIDES: Solid Mahogany
BRACING: Scalloped X-bracing
FINISH: Natural; Nitrocellulose Lacquer Gloss
NECK: Mahogany; Dovetail Neck Joint bonded with hide glue
FINGERBOARD: Unbound Rosewood; 12-inch radius
INLAYS: 1/4" Mother of Pearl Dot
NUT AND SADDLE: Bone (Original Spec = Tusq); 1.725-inch nut width; 2 7/32-inch string spacing at saddle
BINDING: Multi-ply Top Binding, Single Ply Back Binding, Traditional Rosette
SCALE LENGTH: 24.75-inch
HEADSTOCK: Traditional AJ; Angle: 17 Degrees; Inlay: Gold Script and Banner Gibson Decal
PICKGUARD: 40's Style Firestripe
Truss Rod Cover: Black
TUNERS: Vintage-style Nickel-plated, 15:1 ratio, with White Plastic Buttons.
OTHER: Original Spec Active L.R. Baggs Element pickup system (REMOVED AND K&K INSTALLED)
STRINGS: D'Addario XS Mediums

Current Price CAD $2799 + Applicable Tax (Noted this is for the New Faded Version, no high gloss being made at this time...high gloss is normally money ranging from $100-$300 depending on the manufacturer).

Purchased Price CAD $1399 + Applicable Tax (Year 2020)

Martin Specifications:
Country of Origin: USA
MODEL: D-28
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP MATERIAL: Solid Sitka Spruce
BACK AND SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
FINISH TOP: Gloss
CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint
BRACING PATTERN: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
BRACE SHAPE: Non-Scalloped
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4"
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
SADDLE: Compensated Bone
NUMBER OF FRETS: 20
NECK MATERIAL: Select Harwood (Mahogany)
NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
FINISH NECK: Satin
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed Gear
BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
ELECTRONICS: n/a
CASE: Molded Hardshell, included
Plastic Pegs
D'Addario XS Medium Strings

Current Retail CAD $4419.00 + Applicable Tax
Purchased Retail CAD $2583 + Applicable Tax (Year 2014)