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chrisserger 10-29-2020 09:59 PM

Does this guitar exist?
 
I have GAS. Help me identify what I want to buy.

-Comfortable to play for an extended time while standing. Lightweight, easy on the shoulders. Probably not a dread.
-Martin or Martin-esque sound (I do not like the Taylor sound). Good bottom end.
-Can do it all. Hard strumming on Fishin’ In The Dark and finger picking Leader Of The Band.
-Primarily played plugged-in so designed with a pickup in mind (like a Taylor or Takamine). I have Baggs Anthem in my Martin D40 and am not pleased with it.
-1 3/4 nut
-2 1/4 bridge spacing
-Toward the meatier side for the neck. I have big hands.
-$1000-$3000 street price (used or new)
-Can buy off the rack / not custom (want it now)

I have my own ideas in mind but want to consider what I may be missing. Thanks!

Cool555 10-30-2020 12:14 AM

A Martin 000-18 which has been likened to the "Swiss Army Knife" of Martin guitars. A cheaper alternative to the 000-18 (IMHO), is the Yamaha FS5, which I own. It is half the price but just as good. I think it has a bit more overtones whereas the 000-18 has more low-end bass.

Just my suggestions. :)

pagedr 10-30-2020 12:41 AM

Martin OM-28E with the Fisman Aura VT

dnf777 10-30-2020 04:06 AM

Martin OM-21 is exactly what you described.

musicman1951 10-30-2020 05:30 AM

Martin 000/OM of your sound preference. Mine would be 000-28.

TheJackal 10-30-2020 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisserger (Post 6537264)
I have GAS. Help me identify what I want to buy.

-Comfortable to play for an extended time while standing. Lightweight, easy on the shoulders. Probably not a dread.
-Martin or Martin-esque sound (I do not like the Taylor sound). Good bottom end.
-Can do it all. Hard strumming on Fishin’ In The Dark and finger picking Leader Of The Band.
-Primarily played plugged-in so designed with a pickup in mind (like a Taylor or Takamine). I have Baggs Anthem in my Martin D40 and am not pleased with it.
-1 3/4 nut
-2 1/4 bridge spacing
-Toward the meatier side for the neck. I have big hands.
-$1000-$3000 street price (used or new)
-Can buy off the rack / not custom (want it now)

I have my own ideas in mind but want to consider what I may be missing. Thanks!

Larrivee L-05 if you like Mahogany B&S
Larrivee L-03R or L-09 if you like Rosewood
I've not played the L-40 so I can't comment on that model but I have OM-40s in Hog and Rosewood and they are excellent so I'd check out the L-40 as well.

llew 10-30-2020 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJackal (Post 6537391)
Larrivee L-05 if you like Mahogany B&S
Larrivee L-03R or L-09 if you like Rosewood
I've not played the L-40 so I can't comment on that model but I have OM-40s in Hog and Rosewood and they are excellent so I'd check out the L-40 as well.

I was also going to say a Larrivee "L" body in some form. If you're a Martin fan but don't want a dread the J-40 or a harder to find 0000 12 or 14 fret model might work for you?

Robin, Wales 10-30-2020 06:19 AM

It sounds like you've described the Yamaha FSX5 as a workhorse gigging guitar.

gr81dorn 10-30-2020 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin, Wales (Post 6537411)
It sounds like you've described the Yamaha FSX5 as a workhorse gigging guitar.

Yes, this one and it has a fabulous pickup system in it. Most of the rest don’t have pickup as the OP has requested.

llew 10-30-2020 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin, Wales (Post 6537411)
It sounds like you've described the Yamaha FSX5 as a workhorse gigging guitar.

Yep...that would certainly work.

Wooly 10-30-2020 07:30 AM

Larrivee L body

Mr. Jelly 10-30-2020 07:35 AM

Martin CEO-7. Next.

chrisserger 10-30-2020 07:54 AM

Thanks for the suggestions so far. In addition to my D-40 I have a 000-17SM. I love it, but when you really attack it there's a muddiness that I don't like. But it has all the other qualities (lightweight, nut width, bridge spacing). I have a K&K PM in it. I read once that the A-bracing on this might contribute to the lack of clarity when hard strumming. Hence my search for a replacement to this.

The OM-28 MD has been the one on my radar so far, but I hear so much good about the OM-21s I'd really like to try one. And know I could get it for much less.

And Larrivee's have been in the consideration list for a while. I've never played one, but if they tend to have more the Martin sound vs. Taylor, that's good to hear.

And, I've never played a bad Yamaha. I'll have to look into that...

Keep 'em coming.

Goat Mick 10-30-2020 07:56 AM

Sounds like you're looking for a 000 size Martin. My favorite is my 000-17.

geetaruke 10-30-2020 07:57 AM

Another vote for the Larrivee L shape. It really does sound very much how you describe in the OP. At the very least, do yourself the service of adding in the the “to try” list.


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