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Question: I don't know why it's so cheap!.!. is it a fake!?
I was just looking up a martin dxme, found http://www!.americanmusical!.com/Item--i-M!.!.!.
this link on google,
and just wondering why it's so cheap, I mean if you go to guitar center or some places like that, you at least have to give them $600 not including tax!. Why are they selling so cheap!? Is it used or fake !?
Or is it not made in US !?!? Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Hi James:

Yes, thats a real Martin!. But!.!. theres some BIG differences in that guitar compared to there high end stuff!. First off, the back and sides are made from COMPRESSED wood fibers, which are turned into a laminate!. If you take a look at the specs on that particular guitar, you will also see the front is a laminate!. Now!.!. on to the fun part!. Someone mentioned this guitar being made in the U!.S!.!?!? About 4 years ago, Martin started manufacturing some of their lower priced guitars in Mexico!. All of the X series didnt start that way, but, due to cut cost and make a Martin more affordable for people, this was a decision they made!. Ive had the opportunity to talk to a very good friend of mine at Elderly Instruments in Lansing Mi!. regarding the history of Martin, as they deal quite a bit in vintage Martins, and are some of the most knowledgable people in business!. Hey!.!.!. Fender has guitars made in Mexico!.!.!.!. Gibson has started to manufacture guitars outside of the U!.S!.!.!. !.!. sad as it is!.!.!.it makes it more affordable!.

While this was a question regarding Martins, I bet a lot of the readers did not know that in the mid 80's!.!.!.!. over 80% of Fenders guitars were being made in Japan! At one point in time, a "Jap Strat" as they were referred to, was much better in quality that a U!.S!. made strat, and was much more desirable to have!.

By the way!.!.!. ive dealt with American Musical Supply now for the last 3 years!. Have bought 6 guitars and basses from them, everyone set up very well right out of the box!. Had to make a couple of MINOR adjustments on basses for my taste, but no problems!. Have also bought recording gear, keyboards, !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!. great company to deal with!.
If you have a debit card!.!.!. they will debit your account once every 3 months on that Martin!.!.!.!. INTEREST FREE! It will be sent to you via U!.P!.S!. as soon as your billing information goes through, which if ordered before 3pm e!.s!.t!., it will be shipped that same day!

Hope this has helped!.!.!. and good luck!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well, I doubt it is in any way "fake," but it is possible that they are one of the main distributors of Martin Guitars, that they are able to sell the guitars for cheaper prices than most stores!. ^_^Www@QuestionHome@Com

its just cheap because its a mass distibutor of martin guitars!.

it IS 600 dollars
its NEW
its REAL
its made in the USWww@QuestionHome@Com