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Description
"These new Martin electrics feature exceptionally slender necks, each having 22 low-lying frets on a narrow finger-board of genuine Brazilian rosewood. this assures the brilliant tonal qualities and fast action favored by professionals.
From their lean bodies to the smooth, close frets of nickel silver, these guitars provide the answer for the demanding musician who insists on the most modern technical advances in sound reproduction, matched with high quality workmanship.
Martin's history of painstaking craftsmanship, blended With the latest resonance developments. have resulted in the production of these already highly-praised guitars There are no heels on the thin. especially-reinforced necks of either instrument, giving complete ease when playing the total length of the 22-fret fingerboard. bound in white. And, using a new, adjustable neck rod. we have ensured the lowest and fastest action possible.
Both the GT-70 and the GT-75 are equipped With DeArmond high-fidelity dual electric guitar pick-ups, and both bass and treble have individually-adjustable magnets under each string which compensate for any variable characteristics and provide improved. well-balanced tone. In addition, the pick-ups have their own individual tone and volume controls. By using the three position selector switch, these guitars can utilize the treble or bass pick-ups individually, or both dual pick-ups simultaneously.
The GT-70 and the GT-75 are both available in deep, polished burgundy or black finish, protected by lustrous white pick-guards and bindings on the head, neck and body. Both guitars are prepared for optional-extra Vibrato tail-pieces. now available. The GT-70 Single Cutaway, gaining the 15th fret on the bass side and the 18th fret on the treble. The G-75 Double Cutaway, joining the neck at the 18th fret on both sides" - https://www.amarshall.com/wp-content/gallery/gt-marketing-material/gt70-marketing-flyer-web.jpg
Videos
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Martin 1965 GT-75 Red | CME Quick Riffs | Shelby Pollard
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Owner Insights
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Comparisons
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The Martin GT-75 is often compared to guitars like the Gibson 335/12, Rickenbacker 450-12, and Fender Coronado XII in terms of playability and price range.
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It's noted that Martin GT-75s are less frequently seen with sunburst finishes compared to the F-65, which may affect collector appeal based on rarity and finish preference.
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Setup and maintenance
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Concerns about the intonation on 12-string versions are noted, with emphasis on the potential limitations of non-compensated bridges for higher frets.
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Features and functionality
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The GT-75's pickups differ from other Martin models, not using the DeArmond pickups found in similar guitars from the same era.
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The GT-75 typically comes in a red finish, while the F-65 model is more often seen with a sunburst, highlighting a notable visual distinction between these models.
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Value and pricing
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Recent sales indicate the GT-75 typically sells for $1,500-$2,500, with price variations due to rarity and condition.
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Use cases and applications
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It's mentioned that classic recordings often use 6-saddle bridges, and slight detuning contributes to the characteristic 12-string sound.
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Alex Turner can be seen playing a Martin GT-75 Electric Guitar in the video of for Meeting Place.
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