That being said, the 15 series Martins are all really great sounding and playing guitars (D15, 00-15, 000-15, etc.)
Tone is also more than the guitar model. String type, gauge, and god forbid, strumming and picking technique (which would require user input) also counts. I also think the signal chain is also overrated and secondary to the room acoustics.
Most importantly, I think it's very informative and educational to reference music you like, but buying the exact gear won't make you sound like the band/artist. If Jeff Tweedy got paid $1 for every person who bought an SM7 because of his damn video (especially on this board- just do a search), he could retire today. I think it's funny that people try to figure out how Nick Drake got his sound, when it's really just him (and 2nd'ed by Joe Boyd). I often use American Music Club as a reference, but buying an RE-20 mic (which was used for the Mercury sessions) won't make me sound like Mark Eitzel.
Quit being a fanboy- make your own music! Someday, someone may want to know how YOU did it.
