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Originally Posted by SFCRetired
Of course I may be wrong but it seems to me when you plug in the guitar has less to do with sound than the electronics have. Depending of course what electronics you are using. If you're happy with the sound you have then why spend money?
This of course is assuming you are already playing a quality guitar, which you are. But yeah maybe I would upgrade to a 000-18. You can't beat a D18 with a K&K, but in your environment I may just stick to a 000 size.
If you really want to change things up and get a real versatile guitar go with a 0000 size.
I like my D16E but not that fond of the electronics in it, but I can usually get it dialed in adequately. Plugged in I prefer my D35.
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I had a last minute gig today. I took both my Taylor 214CE and my OMC-15ME. The Taylor just got restrung with phosphor bronze strings and the OMC-had old strings. At the venue, I plugged in the 214CE and it sound great. Same with the OMC-15ME so no need to upgrade it.
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Originally Posted by alien
IMO, the D-18 and 000-18 are 2 of Martins best standard guitars. Martin hit a home run with both models. That said, within each model you can almost always run across one that just seems better, to you. And remember, the way it sounds right now will be the "worst" it will sound.
It is silly to compare these three guitars to each other. They are all different. Unplugged: 1) The OM & 000 will not be as loud as the dread. 2) The 000 is short scale, hence, slightly less volume. 3) The OM is all mahogany, a different tone altogether.
My 2 cents. Keep the OM-15ME, it's a wonderful fingerpicker. Look for a D-18 that bowls you over. You're welcome.  |
The 000-18 is a lovely guitar. I'm sure I'd love a D-18 but really prefer the size of the OM and 000 especially at home. For now I'll stick with the OMC-15ME and it should be good enough for my upcoming gigs.