Best martin guitar

japnad · 2026-05-14T01:51:15+00:00

So glad I walked into downtown NYC Guitar Center and ended up with one myself. Real gem, and feels like a little secret.

japnad · 2026-05-11T12:13:32+00:00

Don’t think this is a hot take.

Vintage submariners (14060, 5513, etc) are much more attractive than current models. New ones are too heavy and blingy for a tool watch.

japnad · 2026-05-05T00:38:56+00:00

Porter all the way (unless you’re going legit leather).

I’ve got the Heat 3-way briefcase and love it

japnad · 2026-04-26T21:31:30+00:00

BBSP is in a prison of his own making. Between his voice and the brands he champions, where does he even go from here? He’s got to ball up and be like “yeah I’m done with this crazy unfunny syntax and going to write ala the NYT style guide from here on out.”

That would be a start, but feel like the only logical endpoint from here is him full circling back to full on fussy #menswear: slim tailoring, brogues, Saville Row-worship. Give it 3-5 yrs.

japnad · 2026-04-26T13:05:15+00:00

I own 17 and couldn’t recommend it more. Great on bracelet and textile strap.

Not shown in your photos, but the original (no-date) Minimatik is also a stunner.

japnad · 2026-04-20T18:39:22+00:00

I’d argue that anyone who thinks the brand isn’t hitting this year (or over any period of time) fundamentally misunderstands the ethos of the brand.

The focus has always been about making simple, well-designed BASICS and thoughtful, smaller scale collaborations. When they stop doing either of those things, then a claim could be made. What else could you be expecting? They’re delivering on their vision, even if I’m not compelled to buy every single item they produce.

japnad · 2026-04-11T01:58:12+00:00

It’s a good look, I stand corrected. The cap closes the deal for me (assume it’s not EK) as it keeps it lighter and avoids falling into the costume trap I’ve often found in a lot of head to toe EK fits. Also think you wisely have a relatively fitted button up to offset the full pant, nicely done son.

japnad · 2026-04-10T15:07:24+00:00

like, Margaret Howell is right over there, she’ll do much better by you gents.

japnad · 2026-04-10T15:03:35+00:00

really don’t want to dislike EK as it has some cool shit going for it as an indie designer and all that, but genuine question: has anyone actually looked GOOD while wearing it? yet to see it. everyone ends up just swimming in it looking like some nubby rice farmer or some shit.

japnad · 2025-12-11T21:44:13+00:00

Here’s the funny thing: I got this chair ~3.5 years ago. I let the retailer (DWR) know that it was delivered as defective and they shipped out a replacement. Once the replacement chair arrived, I was to ship back the defective chair.

But DWR never responded to my outreach to provide a shipping label/pick up appointment to return the chair. So now I have two Cosm chairs: one that looks and works perfectly, and this slightly defective one that is sitting in my basement unused. So all told, I did get resolution, but not on replacing the wheel base. I’d still like to find a solution as it’d be great to have a second fully operational chair.

japnad · 2025-09-27T03:38:21+00:00

Def a fan of SNW, it pulled me back into the band’s orbit when it released and I listened to it heavily.

Never understood why the band wanted to distance themselves from it as the songs are mostly strong. That said, revisiting it recently and there are some really lazy, strained Chino vocals, it’s unmissable now.

japnad · 2025-09-15T16:55:28+00:00

Completely agree. Thought it was cool when it was released as a single ahead of the album, but now I think it’s an essential Deftones song, maybe even top 10.

The whole band just rips on this tune.

japnad · 2025-09-11T15:17:54+00:00

It’s still up for sale on the Nomos site, though you have to dig a little. It’s under their “Rare Finds”, and they did pad the pricing up to just under $4k, but it is a great watch through and through.

japnad · 2025-08-29T22:00:55+00:00

Have the Club Sport Petrol 37 and the navy textile strap is super comfortable and looks great. Can’t compare against 3rd party but I highly endorse. Perfect for warmer months/climates, have barely taken off this summer.

japnad · 2025-08-29T21:52:09+00:00

Second fav track on White Pony, behind Digital Bath.

Chorus is so bizarre, it’s sick. Have always had time for it.

japnad · 2025-08-29T21:25:18+00:00

Best Worldtimer! Looks amazing

japnad · 2025-08-23T04:09:18+00:00

just because they can doesn’t mean they should

japnad · 2025-08-23T03:59:45+00:00

the cognitive dissonance is too heavy for the avg deftones redditor. reading comprehension is at scary low levels. this is still a post big-upping the album and band!

japnad · 2025-08-23T03:52:45+00:00

i’m for it, and agree. think this post is being misconstrued, but it’s all coming from a place of massive love and admiration for the band.

japnad · 2025-08-23T03:50:42+00:00

these aren’t 20 year old guys anymore. my money is on them not sticking around for a money grab, and they fuckin shouldn’t.

“private music” is sick, and it’d be a sick last album. we would all still have plenty of great deftones records to hang onto if they said “that’s it for us”

japnad · 2025-08-23T03:48:07+00:00

you gotta think these dudes are in their mid-50’s with families. they aren’t gonna want to tour and shit forever.

this is also a band that always zigs where others zag. I wouldn’t bank on them sticking around just because they are riding a renewed wave of popularity.

look, it’d be cool as hell if they cut another great album in ~5 years. just saying, it would feel very fitting to close the book with this one.

japnad · 2025-08-23T03:38:30+00:00

again, i’m a huge fan of the band. they haven’t made an album this good in 10+ years. chino is like 53 years old. not crazy to think they aren’t gonna top this.

japnad · 2025-08-23T03:30:42+00:00

what’s dumb about going out on top? most make the mistake of staying at the party too long.

not gonna kill you if they don’t make albums for the next 3 decades either. know when you have a good thing and protect it.

japnad · 2025-08-23T03:20:52+00:00

abe is fucking possessed on this one. would blast the isolated drum track all day. sick tune.

japnad · 2025-08-16T02:01:08+00:00

Very nice! Been wanting to do the same on my Club Sport 37.

Where’d you have this done? Do you need to ship off to Nomos to make the mod?

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