Martin 000X1 opinions ??

nevadacalifornia · July 10th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Since my Taylor is being sent back to the factory for repairs, I am thinking of buying a guitar to use in the meantime. Not wanting to spend a ton of $$, I looked at a few in the 400 to 600.00 range. I was impressed with the Martin 000x1. It isn't much to look at, and it has the HPL back and sides, but it sounded really good. Wondering if anyone here owns one and has an opinion to share.

twangbot · July 10th, 2007, 09:19 PM

I'm after a small guitar with a big sound, and all the 000x1's I played fit the bill. I was amazed. Try a few and see if you agree.

Maestro · July 10th, 2007, 09:22 PM

I think for 600 dollars you can get a lot more guitar than those martins.

Harmony Blitzer · July 11th, 2007, 05:28 AM

well i am a Martin [DCX1E] guy all the way even though i have a Segaull, Alvarez, Washburn, Samick and old Harmony's too play i would still choose a Martin. Guild [by Fender now] would be my only other big eyed look, play and buy guitar at this time. Go Go 000X1.....

nevadacalifornia · July 11th, 2007, 07:21 AM

I wouldn't pay 599.00 for one, but I saw a scuffed one for around 425.00. The little guitar snob in me wanted to not like it because of the fake wood materials, but it sounded pretty good. I'm thinking , what would be better for 425.00? And I could always sell it later , without a huge loss.

imwjl · July 11th, 2007, 07:50 AM

I don't know where in WI you are, but I've seen far better guitars on craigslist (Madison, Milwaukee) for $125-500. I got my HD-28 that way and I could not be happier because it is (if tone and playing mean anything) better than any new or used stock I found and it was tied with the lowest price I've seen.

The Madison list has had some of the composite Martins for $400ish, and Yamahas that people respect for 1/2 that. The Madison list has also had a higher level Taylor dread that has been dropping in price.

studio1087 · July 12th, 2007, 06:37 AM

I like the X boxes. I have a D12X1 (12 string) and a 000CXE. The stratabond necks play like lightening. Stratabond is real wood fused with polymer and then CNC shaped. It feels like wood but it's tough as the Graphite neck on a Rainsong. My 12 string holds a setup through dry WI winter and humid WI summer. It's bulletproof. The new X boxes have Morado fretboards (Bolivian Rosewood) rather than the old Micarta material).

My nephew has a DX1RE and he loves it...he is in a coffe shop acoustic duo. The thing sounds great through his PA or acoustically.

They have the Martin Growl despite the HPL back and sides.....remenber that 85% of the tone comes from the top.

Consider ordering one from www.elderly.com

My D12X1 cost $499 from Elderly with free shipping and set up. I paid $70 for a 300 series Martin case and 115 for a Fishman Passixe pickup installed.

Just remember that the top is solid spruce; you have to humidify the case in winter or you'll have trouble ith the top sinking.

Acoustic Guitar magazine did a "Best Bets under $1000" aricle about a year and a half ago...the DX1 and the Taylor 110 were the big winners. The article reviewed guitars that had a list price under $1000. It was a great read.

http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/000X1.htm

If you call Elderly on the phone, I bet they'll quote you $449. Great people. I bought my OM16GT, D12x1 and two PRS guitars from them. You could probably get a OOOX1 that was never on the showroom floor. They have a huge inventory.

stanza · July 23rd, 2007, 07:55 PM

I have one and love it! The auditorium size is comfortable and the neck is smooth as silk and will never warp. The solid spruce top is primo. As far as the HPL back and sides, it is much better than the Ovations IMO and makes it perfect for leaving out for couch playing. I personally want a guitar that both sounds good and feels good as well. The Martin fits the bill on both counts.

July 10th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
nevadacalifornia Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 40 Posts: 119	Martin 000X1 opinions ?? Since my Taylor is being sent back to the factory for repairs, I am thinking of buying a guitar to use in the meantime. Not wanting to spend a ton of $$, I looked at a few in the 400 to 600.00 range. I was impressed with the Martin 000x1. It isn't much to look at, and it has the HPL back and sides, but it sounded really good. Wondering if anyone here owns one and has an opinion to share.

July 10th, 2007, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maestro Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The United Lowlands Of Holland Posts: 744	I think for 600 dollars you can get a lot more guitar than those martins. __________________ A clean conscience is usually the result of a bad memory.

July 11th, 2007, 05:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Harmony Blitzer TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 36	well i am a Martin [DCX1E] guy all the way even though i have a Segaull, Alvarez, Washburn, Samick and old Harmony's too play i would still choose a Martin. Guild [by Fender now] would be my only other big eyed look, play and buy guitar at this time. Go Go 000X1..... __________________ God Speed ! Romans 12:2

July 12th, 2007, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,462 36 Photos	I like the X boxes. I have a D12X1 (12 string) and a 000CXE. The stratabond necks play like lightening. Stratabond is real wood fused with polymer and then CNC shaped. It feels like wood but it's tough as the Graphite neck on a Rainsong. My 12 string holds a setup through dry WI winter and humid WI summer. It's bulletproof. The new X boxes have Morado fretboards (Bolivian Rosewood) rather than the old Micarta material). My nephew has a DX1RE and he loves it...he is in a coffe shop acoustic duo. The thing sounds great through his PA or acoustically. They have the Martin Growl despite the HPL back and sides.....remenber that 85% of the tone comes from the top. Consider ordering one from www.elderly.com My D12X1 cost $499 from Elderly with free shipping and set up. I paid $70 for a 300 series Martin case and 115 for a Fishman Passixe pickup installed. Just remember that the top is solid spruce; you have to humidify the case in winter or you'll have trouble ith the top sinking. Acoustic Guitar magazine did a "Best Bets under $1000" aricle about a year and a half ago...the DX1 and the Taylor 110 were the big winners. The article reviewed guitars that had a list price under $1000. It was a great read. http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/000X1.htm If you call Elderly on the phone, I bet they'll quote you $449. Great people. I bought my OM16GT, D12x1 and two PRS guitars from them. You could probably get a OOOX1 that was never on the showroom floor. They have a huge inventory. __________________ JLG Carry On

July 10th, 2007, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
twangbot NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5	I'm after a small guitar with a big sound, and all the 000x1's I played fit the bill. I was amazed. Try a few and see if you agree.

July 11th, 2007, 07:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
nevadacalifornia Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 40 Posts: 119	I wouldn't pay 599.00 for one, but I saw a scuffed one for around 425.00. The little guitar snob in me wanted to not like it because of the fake wood materials, but it sounded pretty good. I'm thinking , what would be better for 425.00? And I could always sell it later , without a huge loss.

July 11th, 2007, 07:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
imwjl Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 1,127	I don't know where in WI you are, but I've seen far better guitars on craigslist (Madison, Milwaukee) for $125-500. I got my HD-28 that way and I could not be happier because it is (if tone and playing mean anything) better than any new or used stock I found and it was tied with the lowest price I've seen. The Madison list has had some of the composite Martins for $400ish, and Yamahas that people respect for 1/2 that. The Madison list has also had a higher level Taylor dread that has been dropping in price.

July 23rd, 2007, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
stanza TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Age: 54 Posts: 15	I have one and love it! The auditorium size is comfortable and the neck is smooth as silk and will never warp. The solid spruce top is primo. As far as the HPL back and sides, it is much better than the Ovations IMO and makes it perfect for leaving out for couch playing. I personally want a guitar that both sounds good and feels good as well. The Martin fits the bill on both counts.