2 of my acoustic martin guitars and why I chose them over everything else and surprise finding!

[@RandySchartiger]

heres a link to the day I bought the Martin MMV if you want to hear it. It was in 20010 my bad when I bought the guitar, give it a listen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4LPfIhqp7yJgLM

[@scottperry8162]

That sounded awesome!!

[@zachyweezer]

dude, i love your channel. i love the stories, crazy ass humor, and of course the fine work you do on these guitars.

[@martinmartian5710]

You are a riot ol boy. Love watching you.

[@sweetwilliam49]

Use to splash around in wolf creek when I was a kid. I own three Martins, favorite is a J40, own a couple of fiddles, an old Dobro slide guitar, a mandolin, a five string banjo and several other guitars. They mostly now are coffin dwellers, getting old. They have seen some good times, hopefully supplied some happiness. That’s what it’s all about, you can’t go wrong helping people or making them happy for a while. Life is short, you are not guaranteed anything

[@RandySchartiger]

for sure Mt man, I say live life to its fullest while you can because it's waay too short! my guitars need to be out of the case more too, I don't play them as much as I should but they will be here at least until I am gone. thanks for tuning in my friend and all the very best to you and yours!

[@trevorowen6564]

Great stuff Randy - Martins rule! Love to see more similar vids - keep 'em coming please!

[@JennysCountryChannel]

The sound at the end when you play is amazing, Randy! I love it ♥ Have a happy day my dear friend!

[@philipdonovan6510]

Sounds like its dripping with tone. How nice man.

[@StephenDTrain]

Great story on finding your Tyminsky D28. I had a similar experience finding my Tyminsky D28. At Harry's Guitar Shop (Raleigh NC), I had a half dozen dreads lined up. Several Martin's, a Santa Cruz, a Huss Dalton, and I was playing through each one. At the end I couldn't choose one, because they were all really good. But one more D28 happened to be hanging on the wall and caught my eye. I guess we hadn't pulled down cause it was used. I thought what the hell, picked it up, and the very first chord filled the room. Holy **** It rang like a piano. I didn't even know what kind of D28 I had bought until I got it home and tried to lookup the serial number, #139.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Nice guitars. Great picking.

[@mgie22]

I hope I end up half as cool as you Randy.

[@johnfarmer4099]

Only a handful of animals were harmed during the making of this video - and they tasted darn good.

[@rexgoliath4032]

Loved the bonus at the end!

[@RandySchartiger]

Thank you Rex! And thanks for watching!

[@jonahguitarguy]

Really glad I watched to the end. Great playing Randy! Wow! A couple of nice guitars there buddy.

[@RandySchartiger]

big thank you Dane! I get a little wild playing when I pick up a guitar that sounds like this Tyminski does lol

[@danielstapleton8875]

Randy, At 13:25 what model is that Guild? What can you say about it? Thanks, Randy

[@MrEd-kk7uj]

I've always aspired to play that cleanly, just never could.........

[@cleve2323]

I was on the Cass Scenic Railroad when I was 12 yo, traveling from Clarksburg with family. When the conductor layed into the train whistle to tell passengers to embark, my eyes came upon the seven foot stuffed Grisly Bear on the front porch of the main building up there and it scared the shit out of me. My right sneaker actually fell off my foot from my reaction to the fright.

[@francfroma688]

I bet you like huntin too....same here....if interested....got a black widow for swap.....the martin of recurves! Good video

[@howabouthetruth2157]

That Tyminski sounds great at the end there, and great picking Randy.

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you my friend! and thanks for watching!

[@paullanier8280]

Impressive picking "The Girl I Left Behind Me". True, I got caught doing the same thing in a GC store with a Martin HD28. Been ten years ago and the tone seems to get better the more I play it. Just put a new set of strings on last night and oiled the fretboard for maintenance.

[@RandySchartiger]

they do sound better as time goes by and keeping the wood vibrating as much as possibles help too. yeah I hadn't learned that tune right and didn;'t even know what it was until someone told me, then I sat down and learned the correct version lol thanks for watching!

[@grewejames1]

Gotta love those Martins. I had to sell mine a while back and have not been able to afford another one. Pick On!!!

[@RandySchartiger]

I almost been there before too several times, I was lucky enough to get by without selling them, that has got to be heartbreaking! keep on keeping on Jim and thanks for viewing!

[@doak4886]

Randy, You can not only pick, you have some great pipes too. Very talented man. No wonder your critics envy you.

[@RandySchartiger]

thanks so much Doak! people used to tell me all the time I sound like Travis Tritt lol I never thought so but that;s what everyone says. thanks for your support and for commenting!

[@scottperry8162]

My main guitar is a Martin d16rgt ! I love that Martin tone

[@cjcar63]

I own the MMV. It is a fantastic guitar for the money. I have the original model with the ebony fretboard. The later models used micarta I believe. The only mod I did was adding a Fishman under-saddle pickup.

[@MarcSiqueira]

Wow! I dont know what you were playing, but man, that was awesome. You got some pretty good skills playing the guitar! I wish i could do some fast bluesy stuff like you did at the end! I could watch a over half hour video of you play testing that guitar easy Randy!

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Wow Randy, some mighty fine pickin there on that great Martin! Im very glad you have that fine axe, I wonder how much that guitar would go for now. My Mossman is built like a Martin and Mossman worked for Martin before he started his own shop. Even has the Mossman brand inside like a Martin. It's called the Tennessee Flat Top and one I want you to go over someday. It doesn't have a truss rod, is made with spruce top and mahogany back and sides. But more about that later. Don't know if I told you before but back in the late 60s I played a guitar that this guys great aunt I think, gave him and was in her attic 30 years. It was a small bodied Martin with the Martin name branded in the head stock. He took it to Nazareth, in 1968, their records went back 100 years and it wasn't in those records. They figured it was made the first 10-12 years of the factory. They offered him $1000 and a new D-28 but he didn't take the offer. I think D-28s were going for $650-$700 back then, a chunk of change. I was making $1 an hour then, a high school job. That little Martin vibrated your whole belly, one sweet extra vintage box! I've always been glad for the opportunity to play it. Wonder what it would be worth now? If it was mine I'd never sell it. So Thanks for a Great Video Randy! Hi-O from DaveyJO ps. The 69th, eh?

[@RandySchartiger]

ah yes the Tennessee flat top box! :D those are also great guitars and resemble martin in many ways including sound, volume and tone! have your friend to check with "mandolin brothers" as I understand it they bought up a lot of gibson and martins old records and books, they may have something on that guitar or maybe could give him some direction to check. they mostly bought up gibson records but pretty sure they got some of martins older records too. thanks for tuning in brother Daveyjo! here's a link to me test driving the MMV if you wanna check it out, from 9 years ago! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4LPfIhqp7yJgLM

[@boundthought]

How does your blueridge 160 compare to these?

[@RandySchartiger]

It holds its own and has a sound of its own that I really love very much but these are in a different class! Thanks for watching!

[@Mac60-d9o]

Hello Randy, been watching for a while now, your guitar knowledge is impressive, and I as a beginner, learn much from your channel. Keep em coming!

[@thunderpaw6541]

My Martin is a D16-GT with richlite finger board and bridge. I LOVE it. Not fancy or very expensive but the bass and sustain are fantastic!

[@RandySchartiger]

same with this Martin MMV, it's not really an expensive guitar but does what I want and then some lol thanks for watching my friend!

[@jasper_north]

Is that a strap lock in the body?

[@blackcountryblues2194]

Deffo keepers mate and mighty fine pickin' there mi mon👏👊Cheeers Randy🍻✌

[@RandySchartiger]

thankee mate! I wish now I had demo'd both of these guitars at the end. I put a card of me demoing the MMV on the day I brought it home if someone wants to hear is. thanks again brother!

[@CrawfishParish]

WoW that Martins are amazing. And you know how to play them!

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you my friend!

[@JimMaisonneuve-ri9vg]

Glad to see you back! With the exception of the dead animals!

[@eddyj3862]

The Spirit Orb's floating bye in most of your video's Randy!!!!! It looks like someone in spirit has a interest in your absolutely amazing and fine guitar work that you do!!! Eddie from Liverpool England, cheers my friend!!!

[@RandySchartiger]

those orbs seem to mysteriously appear in all my videos lol hard to tell what you might see :P thanks my friend you rock!

[@eddyj3862]

@@RandySchartiger Thank you for your reply Master Randy!!! I've been watching your videos for years, but I have only recently started with the comment's. Q ball is a beautiful dog and has had me in stitches many times!!! I don't know what time it is over where you are but I say to you good night and sleep well!! P. S I am so glad you are over that skin problem that you had, it must av been torture!! Take care my American guitar brother!!! 😉👍🏼🎶🎸

[@RandySchartiger]

@@eddyj3862 thank you my brother! and thank you for keeping it here and also for your comments they help youtube algorithm to take notice and I truly appreciate it! cheers! :)

[@eddyj3862]

@@RandySchartiger No problem Randy!!! 😉👍🏼🎸

[@thomasprice1760]

Looks like a larger soundhole..ala Tony Rice. ??

[@RandySchartiger]

Yes larger soundhole won both of them I enlarge them both. I have a Blueridge BR 160 that I would never do that to though. Thanks for watching!

[@CRV1958]

You strike me like a very honest, straight up guy. Pleasure to see in these times we are in. Thank you.

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you for your comment and for checking out my videos! I try my best to be honest and straight up and know what you mean about this day and time.

[@CRV1958]

Randy Schartiger I know you do. Thank you,

[@donniebowen1483]

I really like your videos buddy and try to keep up with them if I can , I obtain all the knowledge I can

[@CristinaS]

Beautiful guitars and fantastic playing, Randy! Have a great day, Cruistina

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you my dear friend! hope your week is a great one as well!

[@gawful44]

I really love your channel! Yours and, Uncle Doug, too!

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you Garry! I watch Uncle Doug too he rocks! btw here's a link to the MMV guitar demo 9 years ago if you wanna hear it. thanks for viewing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4LPfIhqp7yJgLM

[@scrimmerman]

Enjoyed the vid. I have a Martin 000 MMV that I love. Can't beat a Martin!

[@sjp52047]

Hey Randy, I bought my D28 in 1985. Either was either that one or another D28 that was a pre-war model (193?) I bought the 1985 model because I was traveling a lot and didn't want anything to happen to the other one. Oh well. What can I say. I've never had it set up, and now I can't play anymore, but I still love it. Take care my friend, Regards, Solomon

[@RandySchartiger]

I know the feeling of can't play anymore but I'ma work on that :) thanks for watching brother! a good set up makes you want to play more! ;)

[@johnnybx3254]

Nice Martins Randy! Thanks for sharing with us 👍👏👏👏

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you John! and thanks for watching! cheers!

[@jjiacobucci]

Beautiful !

[@rayclark9643]

Randy after listening to your picking at the end of this video I too fell in love with that guitar and can totally understand just why you had to have it:)

[@RandySchartiger]

it definitely was worth the money, I love the sound and tone it has, thanks for watching Ray!

[@luiscuixara4622]

Mr. Schartiger _ A dear old woman gave me a 1930-ish Kaykraft guitar about 36 or 37 years ago as I was moving from the apartment just above hers (in fact she ran it out to the truck as we were pulling away with the last load ). The thing was strung left handed, and the fingerboard was half-off and it was in a general state of disrepair, which has since been remedied. Come to find out that she'd been in a jug band in the 30s here in Memphis. Saying all this to say the guitar had (and still has) a rattlesnake rattle in it. I've read quite a few theories about why folks put the things in their instruments, ranging from the practical (humidity-related) to the folkloric and downright witchy (keeps the hoodoo around it calmed down). Did you put that one in your Martin? What's your take on it?

[@dochydrate5649]

My Martin is a 000 kit I built, not exactly a martin but most of the time its the best sounding one in the room, bracing based off of a 1928 000.

[@RandySchartiger]

I've put together several martin kits and every one I was very impressed with the sound of them, I think I only posted videos of assembling one and it just happened to have entirely wrong neck for the body, I made it work tho. thanks for watching!

[@kenhughes4715]

I enjoyed this and found it interesting how you came to get these 2 Martin’s. I have 4 Gibson acoustics a J-15 burst, a J-35 a J-45 and a 1968 LGO with a spruce top not mahogany. I rebuilt the LGO and X braced it. Great for songwriting. I prefer the short 24.75 scale of Gibson acoustics. Do you have any Gibson acoustics? I really enjoy it when you work on Gibson acoustics even the one with the crazy neck set.

[@RandySchartiger]

those are great guitars you have! no I don't have any gibson acoustics right now, I had a gibson dove that belonged to my dad and I passed it on to my son who plays it almost everyday. gibson acoustics are indeed great guitars and I hope I get hold of another one. thanks for viewing!

[@barryspurlock3048]

I have a Martin 000 13 E road series with the richlite finger board and bridge. Wouldnt trade it for anything in the world.

[@johnfrye8452]

Nice picking Randy.

[@petermatheson8757]

That was some mighty fine playing

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you much Peter and thanks for watching! here's a link to me demoing the MMV if you wanna check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4LPfIhqp7yJgLM

[@daltonadams9298]

I'd like to see the Blueridges you've got, love mine

[@karlshook6629]

Like my blue ridge too

[@RandySchartiger]

I only own one but get a few come thru here for repairs and set ups occasionally. I love mine. thank you both for watching!

[@USNAVDC]

That Tyminski rings like a bell. Sweet playing....

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you Tom, of all the guitars I have this is my favorite.

[@USNAVDC]

@@RandySchartiger With a guitar that great, just hearing a chord strummed is beautiful music. I can't imagine how great that sounds in person!

[@willajeankelley5735]

Those are some sweeeeet guitars. Had one miss it dearly.

[@RandySchartiger]

I know what you mean man I've let a few ago I wish I never, they are like children and miss them bad when they're gone. thanks for watching!

[@nicolen.9642]

If dreadnoughts were not too big for me I'd probably have one. But I've always loved the ooo-15m/ooo-28 Martins. I chose the hog and I love it! It crossed the Atlantic fine! Cheers Randy! 🎵🎵🎵

[@RandySchartiger]

those too are great guitars and have a BIG sound for the size. thank you Nicole, know that you are appreciated here! :)

[@iankyoko]

I wish I could find out the name of the song you played at the end. I'm thinking of learning it.

[@RandySchartiger]

its called the girl I left behind me, I was playing half of it wrong until I learned the correct way to play it. thanks for watching!

[@WhatYouSee]

Hey, Randy.. the MMV is a model that was Guitar Center had exclusively, according to many on the FB Martin Guitar Owners and Friends group. I'm pretty sure that it is modeled after the D28 and it is rosewood back and sides

[@RandySchartiger]

yes you are correct! not all of them but THIS one has east indian rose wood back and sides, may be the reason it sounds so good. thanks for checking it out!

[@WhatYouSee]

@@RandySchartiger ... yea, the Brazilian stopped mid 69

[@WhatYouSee]

That said - The East Indian is very impressive... I have that on my JC-16RE AURA

[@steveharris2589]

Good video Randy!!!!!))) I got one of those cards I got with this DM Martin 1996. That a fine sounded Martin d28!!!!!!))) I been up Case on the train you were maybe up there playing!!!!!)))🎸🎸🎸👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊

[@RandySchartiger]

thanks Steve! I guess I've had this card and didn't even know it! lol it pays to look in the case when you buy a guitar :)

[@tylopez2286]

Do you think the humidity sensor monitoring packs are worth the money?

[@RandySchartiger]

these digital ones are well worth the money, some of them are not calibrated 100% but are close enough to keep humidity levels within 10% of where they should be. thanks for watching!

[@NoCantsAllowed]

I love this one. Thanks for sharing the stories! It reminded me of listening to a story, after a long time apart, from kin. Maybe you could expand on it and do a series of interesting guitar stories from your shows/travels...like "Randy's Road Dogs" or something. Anyway, no problem if not. Love the channel, always have! Thanks again!

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you for checking out the video, if enough people want these kind of videos I could share a bunch of them from the road and venues we've played over the years, most of them were pretty wild lol

[@Inteledge]

Hi Randy ,Please explain why do you open the sound holes ? Great post .lovely guitars man .

[@RandySchartiger]

I don't recommend it for every guitar, enlarging the sound hole adds a little bit more on the high end side, more tone and a little louder, I learned it from Tony Rice, it's a nice addition especially if you solo in live jams helps to cut thru the mix. thank you for checking out the videos!

[@Inteledge]

@@RandySchartiger Thank you Randy that's very clear i found your other video on the subject . I would not actually do that to my Martin the Fishman controls on my guitar are to close to the edge of the sound hole .My Martin Macassar sound hole is exactly 4 inch .Anyway thank you for the reply .as always i'm tuned in to your channel .(¬‿¬)

[@RandySchartiger]

@@Inteledge if I remember correctly I enlarged the sound hole first and then I bought the fishman and installed it, I can see where it'd be a little harder with it in there.

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

Howdy Randy! I know Dorsey Sears has a fine fiddle player.

[@RandySchartiger]

very cool! Dorse is a great guy and great musician! thanks for watching!

[@aaronfrazer8568]

What do you use or recommend to clean Richlite fretboards on Martins.

[@cuntrydude1]

MArtin Killer, Randy!

[@jeroen9637]

"I wasn't gonna buy a guitar that day." Yep. Been there, done that. My wife is just happy I don't play the double bass.

[@RandySchartiger]

lol I hear ya man! thanks for viewing!

[@joshporter08]

Those are some super nice guitars my friend. I seriously considered buying one of those mmv models about 9 or 10 years ago myself. I really enjoyed playing it, but I didn’t move fast enough and someone else bought it. Are you happy with the enlarged soundholes on both guitars? Just curious

[@RandySchartiger]

hey Josh thanks for tuning in here and commenting! yes very happy with the enlarged holes. I only recommend it if the guitar needs it. my MMV had a lot of lows and mids but lacked a little on the highs, after I enlarged the sound hole it was perfect to my ear. pretty much the same with my Tyminski, soloing in live jams it really makes that guitar cut thru the mix.

[@taylorg1585]

Just bought a Mahogany Larrivee. Any particular feelings on them?

[@RandySchartiger]

only that they are great sounding guitars! I don't know how they hold up over time but they sure sound good and can easily be made to play like butter. thanks for tuning in!

[@pierheadjump]

Wow Randy, love the stories ⚓️ Could you scan that Martin serial number reference? & post it on your website= Thanks

[@BlaineLudeman]

what does making the sound hole do, more bass or treble?

[@RandySchartiger]

more treble, this MMV IMO lacked a little treble to be perfect so I enlarged the hole. it also helps an acoustic cut thru the mix in live jams especially if you solo much. thanks mate!

[@tommierichardson9070]

Great vid, love stories about how people came across there favorite instrument...question, how did the sound change by making the soundhole larger?

[@kenjohnson5498]

I would be in HIGH heaven with either one of those Martins, I'm playing a Epiphone like you had in one of your recent videos, all mids and HIGHS with very little low end.

[@RandySchartiger]

Epips are great guitars, acoustics as well as electrics, I don't think they get the respect they should get. thank you for tuning in Ken! rock on!

[@kenjohnson5498]

@@RandySchartiger I'd love to have it worked over it does have a tinny sound to it.

[@jeffhutchings7107]

Randy, these are some righteous guitars! I am wondering if you keep these out (on display) when not being played, and if so, do you humidify frequently? Or, do you only need to humidify if the guitars are stored in a case? Thank you man. LOVE what I'm learning form the videos! Hold on!

[@RandySchartiger]

many thanks Jeff! tho I don't play them as much as I should they're not in the case much, almost always in a guitar stand in my computer room, I keep humidity level in here 45-55% 24/7 but I still check each guitar weekly just to be positive they are within that range inside the box.

[@7884golfguru]

Never had a Martin would love to have one I play 94 maton

[@RandySchartiger]

matons are great guitars too! thanks for watching!

[@Fknstud833]

Hey Randy, I got a 2010 martin custom and it does not fit me well. I was wandering what cheep(Japan) guitar that would be close to a 45. Thanks

[@Fknstud833]

@Jeff Watson tks

[@stevekelley1536]

How do we get a hold of you on Facebook.

[@RandySchartiger]

just send me a pm on facebook give me a little time to reply cause I get near 500 per day.

[@mandobanjoguitar]

nice guitars!

[@RandySchartiger]

thank you man! cheers!

[@WryGrass100]

Ref: the 2005--Sometimes an instrument just 'speaks' to you. A great feeling, ain't it.

[@RandySchartiger]

yes it is! and I have a video coming down the hatch on just how 2 of my Martins spoke to me, more like they yelled at me lol thanks for watching!

[@karlshook6629]

Got a closet full of guitars....fenders, Yamahas, alverez, ECT... But both Jezebel and Baby are D 28s. Jezabel is a 39, Baby is a 71. I'll never part with either till I die.

[@RandySchartiger]

I've let soo many guitars go that I could kick myself now for doing it, well not anymore I'mm keeping these two, as you say../. until I die! :) thanks for tuning in Karl!

[@irishwanderer4206]

I agree with you on one thing the memory loss hahaha ☮️💨💨💨💨takes its toll haha 😂

[@rinzan28]

Indeed🤣🤣🤣

[@RicksPickin]

Great to watch Randy, nothing better than finding a guitar that blows your skirt up! Great pickin’ man, and that geetar sounds so crisp and balanced. Thanks for sharing again mate. (I’m still sticking with my Maton 808 though 🤠)

[@RandySchartiger]

I hear ya man! Maton guitars do rock I've played a bunch of them an they ALL were great sounding guitars! thanks for tuning in Eric!

[@andrewdunn6793]

What is the reason you enlarged the sound holes? What did you hope to achieve? I’m a novice player, so it’s not intuitive to me. I know Clarence White’s guitar was enlarged, but not sure why people do that.

[@RandySchartiger]

enlarging the sound hole give the guitar a little more high end, in other word increases the tone and makes the guitar louder, it helps a lot when jamming in a band, it helps the guitar cut thru the mix better especially when soloing. thanks for watching!

[@patricklundquist9869]

I didn't plan on buying a Martin the day I bought mine. Maybe that's the secret. You don't choose the guitar, it chooses you.

[@algomez04]

Irrelevant of price, Martins are the best hands down. Have 2. One is a 000-MMV.

[@penguinproductions7014]

13:27😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheJennflip]

Wow sounds fantastic!! Oh wait you didn't play them!!! WTH

[@RandySchartiger]

heres a link to a demo when I bought the MMV, I played the Tyminski at the end of this video and here's a link to the other guitar if you'd like to hear it. thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4LPfIhqp7yJgLM

[@winterlandboy]

Anyway internet people .Its just a thought .Y’all have a good day

[@brentscott5359]

My favourite folky has a cute story about how he acquired his Martin, a 1951 D-28. In about 1965 he found it in the basement of a music store. Back off and no pegs or frets. $60.00 for the guitar "kit" and $150.00 for repair. Don't know if the link will work but here's Valdy telling the story. He's also a wonderful story teller as most of we olde wrecks are. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWeyiqSQgcubr8U

[@thomasknapp7236]

Martin's are obviously amazing guitars. But you HAVE to play a Yairi. My god you get one of the best made acoustics for half the price of a martin.

[@poppacooter]

mmv pssshhh (playing like i'm a guitar snob)

[@reverendmississippi]

I have the martin om21 better voice than all

[@davidmacleod9313]

Taylor’s are better. Every time I try a Martin the strings are always rusty!