HPL guitar material questions.................

[joro]

Hi fellas.....

I bought a Mexican made Martin and I have a few concerns and was wondering what the masses might think.....
these are the specs....
HPL...high pressure laminate...sides and back
solid Sitka Spruce top
StrataBond neck (high pressure layered wood...then carved as usual)
Black Richlite bridge and fingerboard
Satin finish

question #1 Do you treat the finish the same as any other guitar maintenance wise?

#2 Do you humidify the same?

#3 Any maintenance issues with the Richlite material?

Thanks fellas...

 

[kip4]

what does it sound like pls review it
is it like the real martins ie well balanced sound , not to boomy or too trebly?
thanks

 

[Lt. Bob]

and what kinda pies are taking first place in the joro household these days.

 

[joro]

lol Steve.......there is a def lack of hair pie in the joro household these days.....but I do like all kinds of pie......

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....pie.....

This the the guitar...the one on the right....


I recorded a snipet for you guys to judge for yourself....
Tonewise...I think it's awesome...the test file has no effects save a few envelopes to eradicate clips in a few spots...
the mic is Rode NT1 (early Australian one) here's a link to the file.....https://homerecording.com/bbs/general-discussions/mp3-mixing-clinic/martin-000-parlor-hpl-test-mp3-guitar-forum-336038/
I read a few reviews after I bought it and it seems that there might be an issue in the future with the bridge bellying due to the thinness of the top and the lack of bracing..............we shall have to see how long it lasts....