Three Great Martin Guitars

[@photohum]

My ear was made for the 000-18. Not kidding. Also thank you for this great video!

[@RRStout]

That 000 - 30 sounds the best !!! What a fabulous sounding guitar and a great looking guitar. Wish I could afford one of those.

[@nedlitam]

Wonderful compilation/integration. The 000-18 brings back sweet memories. Wow. I recently got a 000-30 and I agree it is a fingerpicker's dream. All good sounds in that session . . . What fun you must have had.

[@SoloEarl]

An outstanding side-by-side of the 000-18 and OM-42. A truly phenomenal live and studio combo that compliment each other perfectly!

[@mcdee56]

Bought a Martin J40 this year and sent it back. It just wasn't right for me. Still a great guitar, and great option rather than a dreadnaught (especially for recording). I'm thinking the 00018 is the one for me... not overpowering for vocals, and my left wrist prefers a shorter scale. Thanks, Dick. Always an informative pleasure!

[@WildwoodvalleyBoy]

...-my first Martin,...000-18 , 1965 !

[@chrishill8770]

My winner... is the 18. Beautiful sound.. and prefer the simpler less blingy look... but thats just my opinion. All were great!

[@thomastommy1192]

I agree with you. I would love to have that Martin.

[@rstevenhanson]

The snowflakes are awesome. I wish the 45s had them.

[@steveb9325]

Thanks for post Dick 8 so appreciate it. You're my brother from another mother. Omg! That OM 42! I gotta have it someday and someday soon! I'm thinking about selling my Harley for that guitar. I have a HD 35 2012 Martin. A 12 string Taylor. But that OM 42 yo me is close to Stephen Stills 1939 D 45 Martin! As close as possible without spending 80,000 on an old vintage Martin. Which, I could never do anyway. I swear with my eyes closed that OM 42 rings like a pipe organ, hence that old wood vintage sound! Not to mention that is one heck of a beautiful guitar! Yea, they could have kept the snowflakes....ha! Anyway, thanks for all your post. Still laughing at the timer post recently. The Leo quote: spend half my time tuning (70's) the other half playing out of tune! .....thank God those days are over.

[@steveb9325]

Ps: loved all those guitars of course! Thanks again!

[@fretkillrfan]

You appear to be sitting in some semblance of Heaven. Where's Tom Petty?

[@pdef1949]

I have to agree, the 000-30 does not go well with a flatpick.....but then again, a 12 fret 000 is really a fingerstyle guitar. I also think that the OM-42 sounds fuller while the 000-18 is brighter.......that is normal for mahogany to sound brighter than rosewood and medium vs light gauge strings. But one more thing....are you really telling me you'd pass on the OM-42 because of the snowflake inlays on the bridge? Really? I've known quite a few players that would die for it.

[@johnlynch6248]

Check out the 000-42. Same as OM except short scale and no snowflakes on the bridge. Not sure about the neck profile, tho. Great guitars.

[@TT-wz6xy]

John Lynch They are fantastic but lack the projection of the OM , not necessarily a bad thing may I add especially if it’s to be played on the couch when the mrs is asleep , don’t ask me how I know 😜

[@R.L.Humpert]

I have an HD 28 special a D18 but my go to is my 00018. There’s not a better guitar pound for pound on the market. But then Martin period is the best guitar made.

[@guitarman3396]

I’ve tried and tried to love Martin, but haven’t found one that fits my hands yet!!! And I have tried - believe me! Taylor (most models) work beautifully for me as does a Gibson SJ200 - the latter appearing to be a true workhorse that loves to play. I’m having to give up my pursuit of a suitable Martin guitar as I don’t believe that one exists for me.

[@NoUseForAName0626]

Man I thought that exact same thing for ever! Since the day I learned to play about 15 years ago all I've ever played was Gibson.. I own several top of the line Gibsons and never thought I'd ever play or own a Martin... well 3 days ago I bought a D-35! It's absolutely amazing! The neck is so comfortable to play! And the tone is just Incredible.. my Gibson's wont be getting played again anytime soon.

[@gibby6904]

Nice video Dick.....what are the songs you are playing? I would like to learn them..

[@thomastommy1192]

Are you in a music store there? If so where's it located? I have never seen a store with this many Martin guitars at once.

[@drummerboy1390]

Island Guitars Honolulu.

[@jimgodofbiscuits]

Could anyone kindly tell me which Martin model number is equivalent to the Taylor Grand Auditorium size such as a 314ce. That is the perfect size for me but I am leaning toward ditching my 314 for a Martin. I love the size, solid nature and playability but have become disenchanted with the V brace sound. Where I live there is absolutely nobody within a day's trip or more that stock even a few let alone a full selection (even pre-pandemic) of high end guitars so just going out to try some out is not an option.

[@thidatipkittikun124]

nice

[@jasper_north]

Do you keep your guitars in the case humidified or just on the wall?

[@aleksanderreljanovic]

Where’s the D45?

[@shannonpyle7011]

OMG! YOU MAKE ME LAUGH!!! LOL!!! NIce Sound on the guitar, who cares about the snow flake in lay, LOL! Great playing!!! I hope you got the Guitar! :) LOL, YOU'RE TOO FUNNY!

[@thomastommy1192]

What does the OM-42 list for?

[@DrCowinabox]

Thomas Tommy I think it says 5599 on the tag... Could be 5999 though. Either way... Too rich for my blood. More power to the people who CAN afford them

[@smartti1970]

what mic do you use ?

[@willgo7898]

No losers here but ... the 18 gets the "less is more" award ... less bling, less overtones, less mid-range scoop, less scale length, less cost ... a clear cut winner. Side note: bound fingerboards and headstocks (especially those bound with white whatever) are not good.

[@pdef1949]

Why not?

[@willgo7898]

... not a fan (personal pref), seems unnecessary, don't like the look

[@DanielLeBlanc29]

J

[@MPNNag]

Did you make millions on BitCoin

[@artvillarino2878]

Martin brand or not, they’re still guitars; they will not make you a superstar guitarist in an instant. You still have to study and practice a lot to be one.

[@vedder10]

Your absolutely right but some guitars inspire you to pick them up and practice/play more than others.

[@startreker8591]

Santa Cruz

[@rickmeadows686]

I stopped buying Martins when they went Mexican and bowed to California.

[@tubedude1077]

where is it made Korea?

[@soulvaccination8679]

Come on it looks like a yamaha fg 830

[@ImDaCaptainNow45]

Great job! Your comment is just as stupid one year later.

[@Whitty43]

Two years on and his comment is just as stupid! I'll come back next year to check again if it is still as stupid three years on

[@angelcastellanosmartinez2412]

Over priced! I prefer Taylor Guitars, great quality, afordable price and great peculiar unmistakable sound.

[@funkster007]

Taylors aren't much more forgiving in the price dept either. Gorgeous guitars though. I personally prefer the tones from the Martins myself.