[Leica] Re: Martins and Leicas

[GERALD HAUSSLER <GHAUSSLE@email.usps.gov>]

     Douglas;

     *> Give me a 1966 Martin D28 over its "new" clone any day...

     *Heh.  1966 represents a drop in value of the D28 (although not as
     *substantial as
     *the switch to Indian rosewood in late 1969): this is when the
     *tortoise celluloid pickguard was replaced with black plastic.

     maybe i should have my '46 D-18 (scalloped braces) refinished
     in BLACK PAINT ? where's Shintaro when you really need him ?
     truth be known, i wouldn't _dream_ of doing this with my
     D'Angelicos or Epiphones <g>

     *Of course, you're right about old vs. clone thing.  I bought a new
     *Taylor rather than a new Martin.  I used to have an old OOO18, and I
     *could kick myself for selling it.

     ...and if my foot could reach my ass, i would have been dead long ago.
     if any of my M4-MOT's ever come on the market, i am either under the
     influence of a controlled substance, being held for ransom or the
     buyer will be purchasing stolen property.

     *Oh, and speaking of Leicas, there really is no comparison between the
     *feel of my M3 DS and my M4-P.  The older body is much quieter as
     *well.  And the M4-P is considerably quieter than the M6 I recently
     *checked out at Tamarkin.

     couldn't agree more. if the M4's _felt_ as good as my DS M3's i could
     sell some stuff & get the 90 APO, but NOOOOOOOOO !!!!

     best
     jerry haussler
     www.zephyrblau.com