Martin OO28 or 00028?

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Martin OO28 or 00028?

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Thinking about a future buy once funds have accumulated. Can you tell me which you fellas would choose and why to help me decide.

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MrDINO wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 7:37 am Thinking about a future buy once funds have accumulated. Can you tell me which you fellas would choose and why to help me decide.
Do you have your heart set on a Martin?
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jeremyb wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 7:40 am Just think to yourself “What would John Mayer do?”
Buy a watch?

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Lyle wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:15 am
jeremyb wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 7:40 am Just think to yourself “What would John Mayer do?”
Buy a watch?
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robthemac wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 7:45 am
MrDINO wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 7:37 am Thinking about a future buy once funds have accumulated. Can you tell me which you fellas would choose and why to help me decide.
Do you have your heart set on a Martin?
I’ve tried a 00028EC and really liked it. The smaller 00 appeals also. I know there are a ton of guitars out there. I remember trying a little Tacoma that was a great little guitar. I like the way the Martin projects.

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jeremyb wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 7:40 am Just think to yourself “What would John Mayer do?”
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Depends... is this going to be your only acoustic? What other acoustics would it fit around? What is your use-case (gigging? rock? folk? something else? at home?)

There is a definite difference in projection & bass response between the two body sizes.

I really like the clarity that the smaller bodies provide. And in my experience they work better with a band...but it is definitely horses for courses.

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olegmcnoleg wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:23 am Depends... is this going to be your only acoustic? What other acoustics would it fit around? What is your use-case (gigging? rock? folk? something else? at home?)

There is a definite difference in projection & bass response between the two body sizes.

I really like the clarity that the smaller bodies provide. And in my experience they work better with a band...but it is definitely horses for courses.
Yes excellent to gather view points. As this is a horses for courses. I have had a D28 for 21yrs now. Before that a Gibson dove. The smaller bodied guitar has something going on which I like.

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If you're looking at those I assume you're a fingerpicker?
Are you physically a dimunitive gentleman, is comfort part of the equation?

After a lifetime of dreadnaughts, I now have a 000 equivalent which is a revelation in terms of clarity and balance (pardon the pun).
Ultimately though, guitars are like women. On paper there's not much difference but only a few can make you happy.
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Slowy wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:42 am If you're looking at those I assume you're a fingerpicker?
Are you physically a dimunitive gentleman, is comfort part of the equation?

After a lifetime of dreadnaughts, I now have a 000 equivalent which is a revelation in terms of clarity and balance (pardon the pun).
Ultimately though, guitars are like women. On paper there's not much difference but only a few can make you happy.
I like fingerpicking although my nails haven’t much to do with it being paper thin. The smaller bodied guitars feel more comfy to me but not a driving factor. I understand the revelation as it opens up another side of playing I guess. Puns are now called dad jokes.

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Slowy wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:42 am
Ultimately though, guitars are like women. On paper there's not much difference but only a few can make you happy.
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MrDINO wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:53 am
I like fingerpicking although my nails haven’t much to do with it being paper thin.
Superglue... but don't try applying it when you are drunk. My nails take a hammering...it is the best solution I've found. Slowy uses araldite, but then he is a builder so what can you expect? :P

If you want to call round and try a few different sized acoustics, just PM me.

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olegmcnoleg wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 am
MrDINO wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:53 am
I like fingerpicking although my nails haven’t much to do with it being paper thin.
Superglue... but don't try applying it when you are drunk. My nails take a hammering...it is the best solution I've found. Slowy uses araldite, but then he is a builder so what can you expect? :P

If you want to call round and try a few different sized acoustics, just PM me.
Thankyou kindly

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jeremyb wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 7:40 am Just think to yourself “What would John Mayer do?”
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