NGD: Almost...

TDavis · #1 02-17-2018, 09:47 AM

After toiling over whether to go with Sunburst or Amberburst...or, no burst at all...my 2018 Martin OM-21 came to my local shop 2-months quicker than expected from Nazareth. I think it turned out very nice & classy...and I'm glad i picked the Amberburst at the very last second. It plays as nice as it looks...and has more of the Martin growl and volume that I was missing with the 000-18 I had previously.

Now...to pay if off, so I can take it home. Anybody need a new or used car, and is in Missouri? It'll be for a great cause!

And...yes, I know I suck at photography.

DCCougar · #2 02-17-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by davistld01

...and I'm glad i picked the Amberburst....

Yeah - fairly rare in a Martin. Turned out good!

I'm not sure if gofundme would work well in this situation....

TDavis · #3 02-17-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DCCougar

Yeah - fairly rare in a Martin. Turned out good!

I'm not sure if gofundme would work well in this situation....

Haha! I promise that I would take & greatly appreciate all the contributions that
would be made in this situation.

I figured I was 2-months out like the salesperson said...I didn't plan on 1-week out, and it pains me to know it's there all alone in it's case, and I can't take it home!

mattd · #4 02-17-2018, 11:05 AM

That is a beauty!! I hope to have a ambertone someday.

mattwood · #5 02-17-2018, 11:18 AM

That's one burst I would love to have. Congrats!

TDavis · #6 02-17-2018, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mattwood

That's one burst I would love to have. Congrats!

I came really close to doing a "plain" sunburst, but decided it looked much better on Dreadnoughts than OM-size tops...in my opinion. The only negative is that IF the top ever develops a crack behind the bridge, the crack shows up clearly no matter how well it's repaired. I've seen two Ambertone Martins on Reverb with cracked tops, and it shows up like a sore thumb.

At least with a natural top, a good fix sometimes can be "hidden" so a crack doesn't look so bad.

caperrob · #7 02-17-2018, 08:30 PM

I think I just fell in love with that guitar.

TBman · #8 02-17-2018, 08:34 PM

Nice looking guitar, congrats!

Mr Fingers · #9 02-17-2018, 09:27 PM

I love shaded tops on small bodies. As for worrying about cracks -- yikes! I should hope not. Lifetime warranty, correct? Enjoy it -- once you get it!

TDavis · #10 03-08-2018, 09:00 AM

Well...I just got her paid off yesterday, and spent time playing her well into the night. From the wonderful smell of the wood when I opened the case, to the way each note rang out and sustained beautifully...I'm so happy I chose the OM-21 over anything else. Just a wonderful instrument, and the Ambertone is gorgeous & very classy IMO as well. Very impressive in it's utter simplicity.

Now...to practice more and bring my skill level up to the potential of the guitar!

archerscreek · #11 03-08-2018, 02:29 PM

Congratulations on the new purchase and the significantly less wait time.