[behzinlea]

Joni Mitchell was using some bizarre tunings, chords, and progressions for the time, and every guitar slinger of the time noticed it (including yours truly).

And she played Martin guitars for the most part. I loved the full, rich sound (partly due to the open tunings she used). It was the early 70s, and I was in love with her guitar playing. I couldn't afford a D-28, so I bought a D-18.

[Windflier]

And she played Martin guitars for the most part. I loved the full, rich sound (partly due to the open tunings she used).

Yep. In those days, the Martin was the last word in acoustic guitars.

Like you, I could never afford one, but I had a friend who owned one, and I used to end up writing new songs every time I played it, the tone inspired me so much.

Martins are still my favorite acoustics to this day.