One of mine even has a bit of a belly, which I've managed to reduce - but the action, with the belly is still 2-3mm at the 12 fret. I also think the Yamaha labels from the same period have a great following - again Japanese guitars, often using laminate - but the technique in building was far superior to mass produced instruments from different era's and origins. A few touches like bone additions or a Mitchel plate mate will make it a great guitar for such a low price.Īpparently there are rumours that Martin parts were being used by Mountain - I assume from Sigma? But who knows. The sound you get is far superior to anything you could buy new for £150. Still around £100- £200 for essentially a vintage Japanese guitar. I have bought two of these recently and they are amazing for the price you can currently get them. ( I used to play Eagle and Hawk but the highs are just tooooo high these days. I just have not played it very much but will break it out every now and then for songs like Change Partners, Peacefuly Easy Feeling and Hickory Wind. So, I have had this thing for over 30 years, the neck is still straight and it stays in tune once tuned up. However, the sound is impressive and almost loud such that I have to temper the strumming.
I have no idea if the Rosewood back and sides are solid or not but figure they are not. It is definitely a Martin knock off with herring bone trim, grover tuners and spruce top. I believe I paid $200 for it back in the 80's and am holding on to it just to fill the 12 string gap. I have to say, it really is not that bad and the action is decent up to about the 5th fret. I have a Martin D-18 and a Taylor 514ce which I mainly play but took the 12 string down the other day to play it. I bought a 12 string from Oxbow Music in Chapel Hill in the mid-80's. I have found some interesting conversations about them and I will add my two cents. On a whim, I thought I would see if there were any comments on Mountain guitars.
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