New Martin Day...and a big decision...

[Shades of Blue]

I've been wanting an OM-28 for years. I grew up a huge John Mayer fan and always wanted a guitar like this. But, for some reason I just never pulled the trigger on one. I had a nice 000-28, but the OM-28 was always the one I really wanted. So, I bought this guitar from a forum member and it is a beauty. These are his pics because I don't think I could really do them any better.

I originally bought this with the intention of selling my 814ce, but now I'm on the fence about which to sell. I am DIGGING the OM, but in comparison the 814ce is deeper sounding and sweet all it's own.

I thought about keeping both, and may end up doing that, but really feel I need to make a decision. WOW TOUGH!!!

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[BrunoBlack]

Nice. Play them for a while and see how they settle in. Time will tell. Congratulations.

[brencat]

Congrats, Shades. The EIR on that OM-28 is especially nice.

Agree with Paul here... no need for the rush. Play them both for a while and be sure. And lose the guilt over owning more than you deserve

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by brencat

Congrats, Shades. The EIR on that OM-28 is especially nice.

Agree with Paul here... no need for the rush. Play them both for a while and be sure. And lose the guilt over owning more than you deserve

I will try to do that good sir!

[zmf]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

I originally bought this with the intention of selling my 814ce, but now I'm on the fence about which to sell. I am DIGGING the OM, but in comparison the 814ce is deeper sounding and sweet all it's own..

Cool. A classic Martin vs Taylor choice. And the Taylor has the sweeter voice.

Let us know the outcome.

[smurph1]

Originally Posted by Haasome

Nice. Play them for a while and see how they settle in. Time will tell. Congratulations.

Indeed. Enjoy!!

[rct]

Every single OM-28 I have ever touched made me happy. That's a beaut, play it long time in good health!

rct

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by zmf

Cool. A classic Martin vs Taylor choice. And the Taylor has the sweeter voice.

Let us know the outcome.

If I had to give a tonal edge right now....well...I don't think I can yet haha. The Taylor is deeper, that about all I can say right now.

The OM sounds amazing thought...definitely sweet!

(D18 beats them both!!! haha)

[Groberts]

I was faced with a similar decision with a Collings OM versus a Taylor 814CE. I had the 814CE Deluxe with the arm rest bevel and the Adirondack bracing. The Taylor was a huge, deep sounding guitar and the power and depth of bass made it very seductive.

I made demo video's of both guitars side-by-side playing the same song so I could listen back. I also had a friend play them for me so I could be on the listener side of the sound hole.

Long story short; I returned the Taylor and kept the Collings OM. No, it wasn't quite as deep, but the midrange complexity, projection and sweetness was more compelling. I don't miss the Taylor, but I do respect and admire all that a great Taylor like your 814CE brings to the table.

Fun problem to fun. In my circle, we call these; "luxury problems."

Your OM-28 is stunning! Great guitar. IMO, the OM-28 more classic and versatile than many guitars. Definitely a great instrument.

Oh yeah, ...and you have a D-18.

[zmf]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

(D18 beats them both!!! haha)

D-18's rule.

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by Groberts

I was faced with a similar decision with a Collings OM versus a Taylor 814CE. I had the 814CE Deluxe with the arm rest bevel and the Adirondack bracing. The Taylor was a huge, deep sounding guitar and the power and depth of bass made it very seductive.

I made demo video's of both guitars side-by-side playing the same song so I could listen back. I also had a friend play them for me so I could be on the listener side of the sound hole.

Long story short; I returned the Taylor and kept the Collings OM. No, it wasn't quite as deep, but the midrange complexity, projection and sweetness was more compelling. I don't miss the Taylor, but I do respect and admire all that a great Taylor like your 814CE brings to the table.

Fun problem to fun. In my circle, we call these; "luxury problems."

Your OM-28 is stunning! Great guitar. IMO, the OM-28 more classic and versatile than many guitars. Definitely a great instrument.

Your observations align with mine thus far! I think the big thing for me (if I do decide to sell one) is that I need to decide if I want two guitars that are similar in sound, or two that are completely different.

My D-18 ain't going anywhere!

[ChrisE]

John Mayer would want you to keep both.

[chitz]

Keep them both.

If anyone give you any static about it, tell 'em WE said it was the right thing to do.

Congrats!

[Don54]

+1 on Groberts' suggestions below. I'd keep both if that was an option.

Originally Posted by Groberts

I was faced with a similar decision with a Collings OM versus a Taylor 814CE. I had the 814CE Deluxe with the arm rest bevel and the Adirondack bracing. The Taylor was a huge, deep sounding guitar and the power and depth of bass made it very seductive.



I made demo video's of both guitars side-by-side playing the same song so I could listen back. I also had a friend play them for me so I could be on the listener side of the sound hole.

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by ChrisE

John Mayer would want you to keep both.

Then it's settled! haha