Congrats bigtime. Interesting that you got a Favilla first and then a Martin. I got my Martin first and just won the bid on a Favilla.You're posting photos of the Fav. and stating the crack on the side wass no big deal in fixing convinced me to get one.
Any idea what tunings you'll be using. I've got the Martin tuned to a Bb with Southcoast ML-RW's and will be putting on a set of Living Waters DGBE that I have. Or may change the Martin to the G tuning and Fav. Bb.
That is one gorgeous Martin. You're going to love it. Where abouts in Canada is it from?
Folkways music, Canada:
http://www.folkwaymusic.com/vintage-instruments/martin-guitars/martin-style-51-baritone-uke-0113/
Nice people, seem like a knowledgable shop.
Yes, I went Favilla first. I wanted to be sure I really liked playing Barry. I do. I love it. The Favilla is awesome. But actually, even my Kala is awesome. So I knew, of course, there had to be a Martin. I lost out on two in one weekend from Elderly. They were nice--but not this nice. All things happen for a reason. This was meant to come stay at my house for a while.
The Favilla right now has Martin barry strings. I'm not a fan of traditional barry strings, but I kinda like these. However, I will probably change them out.
Here's how I have my Barry' strung:
Kala-KA: The D'Addario classical guitar re-entrant G tuning that Lambchop uses. I like this a bunch dGBE
Silvertone: I have the Southcoast Linear C tuning. Haven't had much time to play it because I'm still getting the smell out of it (musty)
Regal: I just today, got the Regal Spruce top. Finally arrived. I'm in the process of trying a cuatro tuning in d.
If I like that tuning, I plan on using the Southcoast cuatros to get a C tuning on my Favilla. I want a nice rich rhythm instrument.
The Martin I'm either going to string re-entrant G with a Southcoast set, or Linear C.
I'l try that Bb tuning on the Martin someday.
