Originally Posted by matthewpartrick (Post 5966758)

Original owner here :) Lovely sounding and playing guitar! GLWS.

Originally Posted by blindboyjimi (Post 5970223)

Hi Joseph P,

I am not sure why your ad is calling this an 000-28 long scale. Using 000 or 28 nomenclature is "Martin". 000-28s were made from 1926 to 1929 and all were 25.4" nominal and all were 12 frets. From 1929-1933 Martin switched to 14 fret necks with a name of "Orchestra Model" and all had the usual 25.4" scale. In 1934 Martin switched the name to 000-28. Those were long scale made from January 1934 to about May 1934 and 24.9" after May. This of course is Matthew's original custom order OM-28 but with a neck carve similar to his old 000-18A - maybe that's where you are getting the 000 designation from. But there were NO differences in those early 1934 000-18/28 long scale instruments to the previous 1933 models that were stamped OMs. Most "Martin" guys opening an ad for a 000-28 long scale are looking for a 12 fretter. There are a lot fewer of those than buyers looking for an OM.



This is all Martin nerdy stuff that you probably know, but you'll get way more results, hits and traffic from members labeling this as a Custom luthier built Madagascar OM-28. Best of luck and a free "nomenclature" bump to the top!

Originally Posted by Stevien (Post 5971444)

Actually, the 000-28 designation is accurate as well. I'm not trying to be contentious, just FYI. In Martin history, the OM is just a version, or hybrid, of the 000. And to this very day, on all custom OMs, if you look at the spec sheet one of the first lines will read: "Body; 000." In the end, it's just splitting hairs, it's only a name. And since this is not a Martin, I would call it whatever the builder said it was. The creator has the final say. :D
Steve

Originally Posted by blindboyjimi (Post 5970223)

Hi Joseph P,
I am not sure why your ad is calling this an 000-28 long scale. Using 000 or 28 nomenclature is "Martin". 000-28s were made from 1926 to 1929 and all were 25.4" nominal and all were 12 frets. From 1929-1933 Martin switched to 14 fret necks with a name of "Orchestra Model" and all had the usual 25.4" scale. In 1934 Martin switched the name to 000-28. Those were long scale made from January 1934 to about May 1934 and 24.9" after May. This of course is Matthew's original custom order OM-28 but with a neck carve similar to his old 000-18A - maybe that's where you are getting the 000 designation from. But there were NO differences in those early 1934 000-18/28 long scale instruments to the previous 1933 models that were stamped OMs. Most "Martin" guys opening an ad for a 000-28 long scale are looking for a 12 fretter. There are a lot fewer of those than buyers looking for an OM.

This is all Martin nerdy stuff that you probably know, but you'll get way more results, hits and traffic from members labeling this as a Custom luthier built Madagascar OM-28. Best of luck and a free "nomenclature" bump to the top!

Originally Posted by Stevien (Post 5980900)

What year was this one (#9) built?

Steve

Originally Posted by antsdmb (Post 5980874)

Let me speak first hand here....I own 2 of Per’s guitars. I also own a Circa, a Blazer and Henkes, and a few other high end models. The Marklund’s take a back seat to nothing. In fact my 000-21 12 fret is probably the single greatest guitar I’ve ever played much less owned. At this price you cannot lose on this OM.





Mark

Originally Posted by TBar1956 (Post 6015660)

How is it flat picked?