Favorite Martin 000

[Mycrotone]

Originally Posted by mrkpower

000-18 is best known for its balance.
Which 18 did you get? (00018GE or standard 00018)

The standard. I had no idea what I'd bring home when I started. I tried the GE along with every other Martin in the 4k range. Kinda weird aint it, all that eye and ear pretty to choose from and come home the basics.
ps.... The balance is special and was a major factor in my decision.

[Anand00028]

The only 000 I have ever played is my standard 000-28.
It's balanced (treble to base),has great tone,clarity and feel with just the right amount of overtones.

[Pegleg1105]

Not sure I could really say it is my favorite as it is the only one I have ever played.
I was shopping to replace a stolen Taylor and was shown this Martin 000-28EC. It was sort of love at first sight. I have had it now for several months and this thing is
great. Plus I like it a lot.

[bohemian]

Not on the list was the pre plastic fingerboard and bridge, and downgraded tuners... 000-16S GT. I owned one of the early ones with ebony bits and Waverly tuners before the downgrade in fittings and concurrent increase in price.

[mrkpower]

Originally Posted by bohemian

Not on the list was the pre plastic fingerboard and bridge, and downgraded tuners... 000-16S GT. I owned one of the early ones with ebony bits and Waverly tuners before the downgrade in fittings and concurrent increase in price.

Is 000-16SGT discontinued?

[estayton]

Of the 000's I've played, the 000-18GE appealed most to me. I played one that was a monster. It was not the most subtle of guitars, in my hands, but boy was it powerful, and toneful.

[Punchy]

I've had an SP000-16R for 15 years. I play it every day!

[mrkpower]

Originally Posted by estayton

Of the 000's I've played, the 000-18GE appealed most to me. I played one that was a monster. It was not the most subtle of guitars, in my hands, but boy was it powerful, and toneful.

Most people like your choice too. 000-18GE so far gets most votes.

[woodbox]

I'm one of the many who voted for the 000-18GE.
The Golden Era's are great.
Can someone tell me how long they have been making them?
I saw Rich-rmyAddison had a 10yr old model. Anybody know when they started?

[Misty44]

Originally Posted by woodbox

I'm one of the many who voted for the 000-18GE.
The Golden Era's are great. Can someone tell me how long they have been making them?

Full production of the 000-18GE 1937 began in 2006; a few prototypes were built in 2005.

[woodbox]

OK thanks Misty.

[mrkpower]

Originally Posted by Anand00028

The only 000 I have ever played is my standard 000-28.
It's balanced (treble to base),has great tone,clarity and feel with just the right amount of overtones.

Have you ever tried 000-28EC? What is the main difference?
Thanks!

[mrkpower]

Originally Posted by kats45

You left out the OM-21. I own it and love it!

The poll for Martin OMs will come out soon.

[mrkpower]

Originally Posted by scottishrogue

I really like the look of my 000C Nylon 12-fret for several reasons. It has a great looking soundboard with fabulous silking, and a distinctive rosette, and the sapelle back & sides has very nice grain. Almost forgot, it sounds great!

I also have a nice looking 000 Custom (Limited Edition) with an abalone rosette and style 45 back strip purfling, and also sounds pretty good, as well. I gave it to my grandson to use, as I'm teaching him to play. He likes it better than the dread he was using.

Glen

Did he learn classic music?

[Anand00028]

Quote mrkpower:
Have you ever tried 000-28EC? What is the main difference?
Thanks!
Mark

I have played a couple of the EC's. The main difference is the modified neck with 3/4" nut width and the heavier overtones. Great guitar but I prefer the plain 000-28.