Your favorite Martin guitar...

Stefan · October 5th, 2006, 04:51 AM

Wich one is your favorite? Post pics of your guitars!

Tdot · October 6th, 2006, 11:34 AM

I love the plain looking "15 series" but ended up with a fancier one.

sharkydude50 · October 6th, 2006, 01:43 PM

Guess I'll be the first to say that my fav is the good ol' D-28. I happen to own a '77 Sigma DR9- which is a Martin D-28 constructed in Japan. Beautiful 3 piece Rosewood back. Cheapish MIJ tuners have been replaced w/ Grovers and it has a bone nut. Desperately in need of a bone saddle and a good set-up now. Never even been fret dressed in 30+ years!

studio1087 · October 7th, 2006, 12:03 AM

I'll list the ones that I have in my order of preferance (best one on top).

1. OOO 16 SGT - slot head, has Waverlies & ebony fretboard...it's a cannon
2. OM 16 GT - My go-to recording acoustic....both 16's have 1 3/4" nuts (fingerstyle)
3. D-15 - Still smells like fresh mahagony after 5 years. Woody & Boomy
4. D12X1 - My 12 string. Fantastic $550 12 string; plays like butter
5. OOOCXE - Black cutaway X Box with a Fishman Sonicore 4. Great stage beater; it's a poor man's Rain Song
6. LXM - My travel guitar...has gone on 5 scuba trips in Mexico. Bulletproof mini.

I want an HD-28. I would love a 28 some day but I want the HD. Lighter top bracing. They sound fantastic from day one.

Booman · October 7th, 2006, 12:20 AM

I really like my '93 D16 H. A modest sleeper in the Martin realm. (Anyone else out there have one and care to comment?) I'd love a 50's 00018 or a nice early D18. Love dim Marty's

morroben · October 7th, 2006, 12:52 AM

I know that it's not a very high end Martin, but my 000-15 is by far the best sounding Martin I've ever played. I worked at a Martin dealer for a while, and literally played hundreds of very expensive Martins over the years. Nothing ever sounded as sweet as that 000-15. It's an amazing fingerstyle blues instrument.
I did like the neck on the Clapton model a lot.

Volvoguy · October 7th, 2006, 03:24 AM

I'm in love with the mahogany martins. No offence to you guys with the "non-traditional" martins, but I've never understood them. It's like they're Martins for people who don't want a martin. But I guess that means more business for ol' CF, which means more money for him to build the guitars I like.

Here's a couple of mine with the tele's.

'63 D-18 and '03 OM-18V.

Oh ya, the shaded top '32 OM-18 on the wall right now ain't bad either

Tdot · October 7th, 2006, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morroben

I know that it's not a very high end Martin, but my 000-15 is by far the best sounding Martin I've ever played. I worked at a Martin dealer for a while, and literally played hundreds of very expensive Martins over the years. Nothing ever sounded as sweet as that 000-15. It's an amazing fingerstyle blues instrument.
I did like the neck on the Clapton model a lot.

I like the unpretentious look, feel and the sound of the 00-15 & 000-15 so much, those two were my original targets. Next favorites were the 00-18V & OM-35. The 000-28EC (Clapton) was on my dream list until the Cotten appeared and I fell for it.

WhiteAsh · October 7th, 2006, 02:37 PM

I don't own one, but...

best I have heard are:

000-18
OM-28
D28
and D35

in that order

maggieo · October 7th, 2006, 02:49 PM

I don't have a Martin, but there's a 12-fret, slot head, OO-something at Dietze Music that I am in love with at the moment. Too bad it costs more than my last car.

nasonm · October 7th, 2006, 02:56 PM

I sold a bunch of my gear last year and bought a new OM-35 from Elderly. It's the best guitar I have ever owned.

beautiful 3 piece rosewood back. Solid spruce top. Gorgeous and I love the sound.

Tdot · October 7th, 2006, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasonm

I sold a bunch of my gear last year and bought a new OM-35 from Elderly. It's the best guitar I have ever owned.

beautiful 3 piece rosewood back. Solid spruce top. Gorgeous and I love the sound.

Pictures Pictures Pictures! I was crazy over the one I tried. My wife even liked it because it was so pretty.

Telehackster · October 8th, 2006, 12:41 AM

Between my newer D-15 and '78 D-41, the 41 is my favorite but the 15 gets more playing time.

I like the Auditorium style a lot, great for sound and comfort. I'm fairly traditional, I suppose, and would vote for either the 000-28 or 000-18.

The HD-28V is also another wonderful instrument.

63dot · October 8th, 2006, 07:24 AM

J-40

but i liked my ole '47 00-17 all mahogany guitar

Califiddler · October 8th, 2006, 01:12 PM

I love my 1987 HD28. I've had it for almost 8 years now, and I still love it every time I take it out of the case. It's the perfect bluegrass guitar, and I love it for fingerpicking and for strumming as well. I may want another acoustic at some point, but I don't think I'll ever actually need another acoustic.

collinsman · October 8th, 2006, 01:49 PM

D 18 - that's what I own..

fungusyoung · October 8th, 2006, 03:23 PM

This is too tough to answer for me.

I LOVE my 000-15 and D16-GT. Someday maybe I'll get a D-28 too, but I can't imagine needing anymore guitar than I already have in the acoustics I own.

Stefan · October 9th, 2006, 07:22 AM

I have a 000-15 too, and I really like it! It´s not the prettiest Martin but it sure has a look and sound of its´own and that´s what counts I guess...

dieselten · October 15th, 2006, 12:05 PM

I have two favourite Martins - the D28 and the D41. One has the classic simplicity and elegance with superb, honest sound, the other has looks, glitter, panache - and it sounds every bit as good as it looks.

As playing guitars they would make a fine pair. As investments they'd give pleasure as well.

For now I'm more than content with My Larrivee D10 and Maton Lyrebird, and an old Takamine F400 12-string from the 1970s...perfectly yellowed around the edges and with a distinctive sound all its own.

The Martin D28 and D41. Just doesn't get any better than that.

ToneFan · October 15th, 2006, 09:57 PM

I've got a Standard Series D-28... Really the old faithfull of the Martin line... I'm into playing Bluegrass and old school Country strumming, so the D-28 covers the acoustic bases for me... One of these days I'd like to get ahold of an old D-18 to compliment the Rosewood with a Hog... I like the way the top on this one has aged to orange...

Kelsey · October 16th, 2006, 05:00 PM

I've tried a few Martin 00, 000/OM, and D series acoustics over the years, but my favorite remains my 00-16DBM, all mahogany deep body. It falls somewhere between a Martin Spruce-top and a small-body Gibson in tone, and the deep body enhances the low end and projection.

scudgebucket · October 17th, 2006, 12:38 AM

I have several Martins (sorry, no pictures). Although I haven't played many models beyond the ones I own, my favorite is the HD-28V. Its a 2005. It takes playing to a whole other level. Balanced tone, sound projections, ease of playing, tone for days. Its also my most expensive Martin. I guess you get what you pay for.

Fret Wilkes · October 19th, 2006, 07:40 PM

This is my favorite Martin that I have. Of course it is the ONLY Martin that I have, but it is a nice one!

The 70's were not very well respected in Martin circles probably for good reason, but after 33 years of age this workingman unit sounds great.

I do owe it several apologies for my care or lack thereof. I always say "if this guitar could talk...it would swear...at ME!".

Fishman under the saddle and sweat all over it!

Fret

Harmony Blitzer · October 20th, 2006, 08:43 AM

my DCX-1E and my Martin 'Stinger' Bass.....

fenderix · October 21st, 2006, 11:56 AM

I own two Martin dreadnoughts. A D25 K2 with an all koa body from the first half of the eighties (one of 512 made) - and a D28 made in -75.
The D28 is my favourite, and with 31 years under the hood it sounds wonderful. It is in bad need of a neck reset now though, but all the same, my no 1 acoustic.

frogger · October 21st, 2006, 09:15 PM

My beloved Martin 1989 D-18 Special.....1 of 26 ever made. Thought I died and went to heaven when I first played it. A remarkable dreadnaught with tremendous tone and punch.

October 5th, 2006, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stefan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 1,826 37 Photos	Your favorite Martin guitar... Wich one is your favorite? Post pics of your guitars! __________________ 1981 Capri Orange Fender Telecaster 1976 Fender Stratocaster 2007 Martin Backpacker 2005 Martin HD-28

October 6th, 2006, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,910 55 Photos	00-18CTN I love the plain looking "15 series" but ended up with a fancier one. __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

October 6th, 2006, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
sharkydude50 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 170 9 Photos	Guess I'll be the first to say that my fav is the good ol' D-28. I happen to own a '77 Sigma DR9- which is a Martin D-28 constructed in Japan. Beautiful 3 piece Rosewood back. Cheapish MIJ tuners have been replaced w/ Grovers and it has a bone nut. Desperately in need of a bone saddle and a good set-up now. Never even been fret dressed in 30+ years! __________________ Sharkymon- Acoustics Baby Yeah!

October 7th, 2006, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 4,230 36 Photos	I'll list the ones that I have in my order of preferance (best one on top). 1. OOO 16 SGT - slot head, has Waverlies & ebony fretboard...it's a cannon 2. OM 16 GT - My go-to recording acoustic....both 16's have 1 3/4" nuts (fingerstyle) 3. D-15 - Still smells like fresh mahagony after 5 years. Woody & Boomy 4. D12X1 - My 12 string. Fantastic $550 12 string; plays like butter 5. OOOCXE - Black cutaway X Box with a Fishman Sonicore 4. Great stage beater; it's a poor man's Rain Song 6. LXM - My travel guitar...has gone on 5 scuba trips in Mexico. Bulletproof mini. I want an HD-28. I would love a 28 some day but I want the HD. Lighter top bracing. They sound fantastic from day one. __________________ JLG Carry On

October 7th, 2006, 12:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Booman Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Cali Posts: 315 20 Photos	I really like my '93 D16 H. A modest sleeper in the Martin realm. (Anyone else out there have one and care to comment?) I'd love a 50's 00018 or a nice early D18. Love dim Marty's __________________ Now go do the voodoo that you do sooo well...

October 7th, 2006, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
morroben Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Age: 32 Posts: 2,062 18 Photos	I know that it's not a very high end Martin, but my 000-15 is by far the best sounding Martin I've ever played. I worked at a Martin dealer for a while, and literally played hundreds of very expensive Martins over the years. Nothing ever sounded as sweet as that 000-15. It's an amazing fingerstyle blues instrument. I did like the neck on the Clapton model a lot.

October 7th, 2006, 03:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Volvoguy Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 401	I'm in love with the mahogany martins. No offence to you guys with the "non-traditional" martins, but I've never understood them. It's like they're Martins for people who don't want a martin. But I guess that means more business for ol' CF, which means more money for him to build the guitars I like. Here's a couple of mine with the tele's. '63 D-18 and '03 OM-18V. Oh ya, the shaded top '32 OM-18 on the wall right now ain't bad either __________________ As of now, this is the oldest I've ever been.

October 7th, 2006, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
WhiteAsh Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US Posts: 112	I don't own one, but... best I have heard are: 000-18 OM-28 D28 and D35 in that order

October 7th, 2006, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
maggieo Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 258	I don't have a Martin, but there's a 12-fret, slot head, OO-something at Dietze Music that I am in love with at the moment. Too bad it costs more than my last car. __________________ Blog -- Music -- Photos

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nasonm Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 31 Posts: 1,768 16 Photos	I sold a bunch of my gear last year and bought a new OM-35 from Elderly. It's the best guitar I have ever owned. beautiful 3 piece rosewood back. Solid spruce top. Gorgeous and I love the sound. __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

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Telehackster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas, USA Age: 43 Posts: 1,066	Between my newer D-15 and '78 D-41, the 41 is my favorite but the 15 gets more playing time. I like the Auditorium style a lot, great for sound and comfort. I'm fairly traditional, I suppose, and would vote for either the 000-28 or 000-18. The HD-28V is also another wonderful instrument.

October 8th, 2006, 07:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
63dot Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: earth Posts: 910	J-40 but i liked my ole '47 00-17 all mahogany guitar

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Califiddler Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 989	I love my 1987 HD28. I've had it for almost 8 years now, and I still love it every time I take it out of the case. It's the perfect bluegrass guitar, and I love it for fingerpicking and for strumming as well. I may want another acoustic at some point, but I don't think I'll ever actually need another acoustic. __________________ "In the fiddler's house, all are dancers."

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collinsman Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: " Land Of Ten Thousand Taxes" Posts: 1,119	D 18 - that's what I own.. __________________ The Tele, my favorite axe and I love the Players - Albert Collins, Roy Buchanon, Robben Ford, Danny Gatton, Jerry Donohue, & many others.

October 8th, 2006, 03:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
fungusyoung Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 1,017 22 Photos	This is too tough to answer for me. I LOVE my 000-15 and D16-GT. Someday maybe I'll get a D-28 too, but I can't imagine needing anymore guitar than I already have in the acoustics I own.

October 9th, 2006, 07:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
Stefan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 1,826 37 Photos	I have a 000-15 too, and I really like it! It´s not the prettiest Martin but it sure has a look and sound of its´own and that´s what counts I guess... __________________ 1981 Capri Orange Fender Telecaster 1976 Fender Stratocaster 2007 Martin Backpacker 2005 Martin HD-28

October 15th, 2006, 12:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
dieselten TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wollongong. Australia Posts: 37	I have two favourite Martins - the D28 and the D41. One has the classic simplicity and elegance with superb, honest sound, the other has looks, glitter, panache - and it sounds every bit as good as it looks. As playing guitars they would make a fine pair. As investments they'd give pleasure as well. For now I'm more than content with My Larrivee D10 and Maton Lyrebird, and an old Takamine F400 12-string from the 1970s...perfectly yellowed around the edges and with a distinctive sound all its own. The Martin D28 and D41. Just doesn't get any better than that. __________________ Cheaper, lighter, faster - pick any two!

October 15th, 2006, 09:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
ToneFan Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York, NY Age: 44 Posts: 296 11 Photos	My Martin... I've got a Standard Series D-28... Really the old faithfull of the Martin line... I'm into playing Bluegrass and old school Country strumming, so the D-28 covers the acoustic bases for me... One of these days I'd like to get ahold of an old D-18 to compliment the Rosewood with a Hog... I like the way the top on this one has aged to orange...

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Kelsey Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 716	I've tried a few Martin 00, 000/OM, and D series acoustics over the years, but my favorite remains my 00-16DBM, all mahogany deep body. It falls somewhere between a Martin Spruce-top and a small-body Gibson in tone, and the deep body enhances the low end and projection.

October 17th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
scudgebucket Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cupertino, California Posts: 109	I have several Martins (sorry, no pictures). Although I haven't played many models beyond the ones I own, my favorite is the HD-28V. Its a 2005. It takes playing to a whole other level. Balanced tone, sound projections, ease of playing, tone for days. Its also my most expensive Martin. I guess you get what you pay for. __________________ ...there was a Never Ending Tour, but it ended in '91. The Money Never Runs Out Tour, Why Do You Look at Me So Strangely Tour, Principles of Action Tour, Outburst of Consciousness Tour, The One Sad Cry of Pity Tour, and others too many to mention.

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Fret Wilkes Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Harmony, R.I. Age: 51 Posts: 956 28 Photos	Ye Ole D28, circa 1973 This is my favorite Martin that I have. Of course it is the ONLY Martin that I have, but it is a nice one! The 70's were not very well respected in Martin circles probably for good reason, but after 33 years of age this workingman unit sounds great. I do owe it several apologies for my care or lack thereof. I always say "if this guitar could talk...it would swear...at ME!". Fishman under the saddle and sweat all over it! Fret __________________ See, I didn't reconize ya when ya first drove up till ya stuck yer hand out and wove then I seen right off who ya was and knowd ya. Epiphany: The Ignore List can make the TDPRI and even BETTER place to be! Last edited by Fret Wilkes; October 20th, 2006 at 09:54 AM.

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Harmony Blitzer TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 36	my DCX-1E and my Martin 'Stinger' Bass..... __________________ God Speed ! Romans 12:2

October 21st, 2006, 11:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
fenderix Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,314	I own two Martin dreadnoughts. A D25 K2 with an all koa body from the first half of the eighties (one of 512 made) - and a D28 made in -75. The D28 is my favourite, and with 31 years under the hood it sounds wonderful. It is in bad need of a neck reset now though, but all the same, my no 1 acoustic.

October 21st, 2006, 09:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
frogger Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 436	My beloved Martin 1989 D-18 Special.....1 of 26 ever made. Thought I died and went to heaven when I first played it. A remarkable dreadnaught with tremendous tone and punch.