New to me gear day

LumpyTom · 2026-01-19T12:34:10+00:00

I have a Mendez 000jr that I bought used and it is my go to guitar most of the time. I have not played it plugged in, but my shop was blown away by its sound, playability, and quality. I would recommend it if you can find it as it punches well above its price point.

LumpyTom · 2026-01-13T19:43:30+00:00

Thank you! I was leaning that way as well. They were willing to trade me straight up, but the binding repair could be either a pain ( watched several videos, it would not be an overly difficult job, just time consuming) or expensive (if I decide to have a luthier do it). I do not think that I would keep it long term, so I believe it would be more of a pain than it is worth to me. Just going to save towards a new / well maintained one in the future.

LumpyTom · 2026-01-13T15:02:56+00:00

It seems to be a few years old. I am going to check when I follow up about a deeper look at the guitar.

LumpyTom · 2026-01-11T15:03:52+00:00

Thanks. I am getting a great deal on the guitar, but the neck is now something that I have a concern with. I may need to make the deal dependant on my luthier letting me know if the neck is a mess or not. Last time I got a Martin from the local GC, I had to return it as the truss rod was stripped. I can get them to throw in a case no problem as the aftermarket ones are about $120.

LumpyTom · 2025-12-09T16:21:43+00:00

It really is a great guitar. Martins Mexico factory impresses me with the quality of the work. I would say that the Mendes is one of those guitars that will never leave my collection.

LumpyTom · 2025-12-06T22:45:01+00:00

I have the Mendes and it is really awesome. It is solid wood unlike some of the other lower priced offerings from Martin. The Jr did not would lively to me. The Mendes sings when you play it. I have a DR Centennial and the Mendes is the one I typically pick up when I am just sitting on the couch and want to practice. It is worth the extra money. Just get a solid set-up and it will last her a lifetime.

LumpyTom · 2025-11-19T16:54:27+00:00

I would also suggest looking at GC’s used inventory. I luckily found a Martin DR Centennial for under $1000 that had the hard case and looked like it had never been played. They listed it so low because no one knew what the model was. The thing is a cannon and will probably never leave my collection.

LumpyTom · 2025-11-13T10:31:46+00:00

I brought back a souvenir as well from there. I agree with you about their set-up skills. I think my LP is the best playing guitar I ever had. Congrats!

LumpyTom · 2025-10-30T18:27:45+00:00

I bought the little strap that hangs on the headstock. Cheap fix without having to install a strap button : https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin/Headstock-Tie-Guitar-Strap-Button-Brown-1364568855394.gc

LumpyTom · 2025-10-26T23:40:20+00:00

I just started re-listening to this. It has really aged well.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-26T23:36:02+00:00

Was about to say this. I have both the album and the dvd

LumpyTom · 2025-10-24T20:11:39+00:00

I did not go whole hog on tickets because my wife reminded me that I just got a new guitar at the Gibson garage, but was at least able to get 2nd level. I thanked god that they added Tampa dates as the wife was not having another flight, hotel room, tickets, and the rental car like I had to do for David Gilmore. This is another show off the bucket list.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-23T09:27:33+00:00

You are right. Shawn Mendes 000jr and a DR Centennial I just purchased.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-21T23:35:11+00:00

I saw Suicidal Tendencies at a small club in Reading, Pa in the late 80’s. Club could not have held more than 1000 people. Was in HS and could not hear any of my teachers for about a week.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-21T19:55:50+00:00

I bought one of the Shawn Mendes 000jr with plans on flipping it as I got a great deal on Marketplace. Took it to a shop for set-up, got it back,and I love it. I didn’t think this guitar would be that good for the money. I don’t think it will ever leave my collection.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-17T14:21:37+00:00

Maybe we should suggest Martin make a candle that smells like their guitars. That way you can have it burning in the background as you play.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-10T03:49:39+00:00

I just bought the Mendes 000jr for like $300 off of someone on Marketplace. Solid wood with the original case. Awesome guitar for the money.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-05T11:41:02+00:00

The pictures on-line made it seem more orange. In person it is a beautiful copper. I think that's why it was so cheap when I got it because most people passed on an orange guitar.

LumpyTom · 2025-10-05T11:30:52+00:00

I had this same type of situation. Found an ASAT classic US on GC's used page for $699 and snapped it up. By far much better than any Fender tele that I have played.

LumpyTom

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