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Old 04-20-2022, 11:23 AM
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Default NGD Martin 000-28.

Taking a break from all the constant family gatherings at my house, so took a ride to my local shop. They had a few choice Martins, but the ones I honed in on were an OM-42 that was hanging on the wall…and then eventually a OOO-28 they hadn’t even unboxed yet. As expected both were fine instruments. Initially I thought the -42 had a more traditional (bit zingy) sound I like, while, the -28 seemed brassy and loud.

The -42 had a wonderful top with lots of silking…the -28 more plain. After A/Bing I started to enjoy the tone of the -28 more and more - and because of the herringbone trim, decided I liked the more classic look. Along with the price difference, had to go with the 000.
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Old 04-20-2022, 11:38 AM
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Congrats - sounds like you had a great time enjoying the opportunity to choose a fantastic guitar.

I played mine last night in a pub in Donegal backing 14 fiddles, an uileann piper, an irish flute and a concertina. It played that role so well, and then shone when I accompanied myself singing, in DADGAD and standard. I also played some lead when another guitar joined later on.

A good Dread might have been better for some of it and a good OM for others - but would have to be really good dread/OM but as an all rounder a nice 000-28 is tough to beat.

Congrats again on yours.
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Old 04-20-2022, 11:50 AM
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Thanks Coler - enjoyed the story too!
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Old 04-20-2022, 12:01 PM
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Congrats. I have a 12 fret 00028 and it’s a beast of a guitar.
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Old 04-20-2022, 12:34 PM
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Very nice! I have had that guitar, and it's a sweet sounding instrument!
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Old 04-20-2022, 12:43 PM
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Congrats on the new Martin. I just recently got one and love it more and more every day. I hope you enjoy yours as well.
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Old 04-20-2022, 12:47 PM
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congratulations - my 000-28 is my most prized guitar and my favorite tone overall of any guitar i have ever heard.
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Old 04-20-2022, 12:56 PM
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Congrats. I have a 12 fret 00028 and it’s a beast of a guitar.
Same here and I agree. Congrats to the OP but you know you have to post pictures!
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Old 04-20-2022, 01:05 PM
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I personally believe that the 000-28 is the most musically versatile guitar on the market. Congratulations on nabbing yours.


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A Martin 000-28 is a very nice guitar!

Congratulations and have fun!!!

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Old 04-20-2022, 03:25 PM
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Very good choice!
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Old 04-20-2022, 03:35 PM
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Thanks, All!!

Still have a ton of people here so other then a quick sneak away for some noodling haven't even been able to enjoy it much!

SOON!..
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Thanks, All!!

Still have a ton of people here so other then a quick sneak away for some noodling haven't even been able to enjoy it much!

SOON!..
That's a lifetime guitar chief, which will start good and only get more and more incrediblgooder!
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