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06-07-2019, 01:34 PM
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New Martin OM-28 VTS or 2018 Martin OM-28 or Used 2018 OM-28 MAD
Hey guys, long time creeper on the forums, first time joining and posting.
As you can see from the description, I’m debating on buying a Martin OM-28 but I can’t quite decide. Truthfully, I’ve been waiting, hoping, that I would find a used OM-28 with Madagascar back and sides and an Adirondack too but I haven’t had any luck. However, I’ve now grown impatient and can’t wait any longer. With that said, it’s come down between either a New OM-28 VTS, New 2018 OM-28 or a Used 2018 OM-28 with Madagascar back and sides (unfortunately, it doesn’t have the Adirondack top. Instead, it’s Sitka). The actual guitar can be seen at the link below. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Ma...stic-Guitar.gc I would love to get some opinions on which guitar you might choose over the others and why. The reason I have chosen this model is because I love fingerpicking and I was able to play one a little over a year ago and fell in love. I know there are other makers who have great guitars but I have to have Martin. Martin was the first guitar I ever played and I haven’t ever had the chance of owning one of my own. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank in Advance! Last edited by Achilles; 06-07-2019 at 08:23 PM. 
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06-07-2019, 01:39 PM
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Maybe check out a dealer custom OM28 like Reno's:
https://www.guitarhotline.com/martin...uitar-2210062/ That's only a couple hundred more than the one you listed at GC and it has Adirondack and is brand new.
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06-07-2019, 01:49 PM
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06-07-2019, 02:31 PM
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I have an OM-28 VTS (Sitka) from one of our forum sponsors Jon Garon at My Favorite Guitars. It's really good. It's the only small guitar (I'm a dread guy) I own. Might be worth a look. Or he can spec out an OM-28 for you through the Custom Shop if you're really looking for Adirondack over Madagascar? Either way, he's a great guy to deal with and very knowledgeable in all things "Martin". Best of luck!
https://www.myfavoriteguitars.com/Ma...S-2260991.html Just noticed this particular OM-28 VTS has the long cut through saddle like the old discontinued OM-28V. Vey nice touch!
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Jim Dogs Welcome......People Tolerated! Last edited by llew; 06-07-2019 at 06:49 PM.
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06-07-2019, 05:13 PM
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Wait!!! Be patient........it will come.
Have you tried putting a add on 'buy & sell' at diff. forums for your guitar? Don't waste good $$$$ on something you don't quite have your heart set on. I was in the same position. I wanted a OM-18V used for a long time, took a while, finally got it! By the way, I haven't played any of the git you mentioned but, I had a OM-28V awhile back and it was a very lovely git with loads of grunt. Good finger picker. Good luck
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06-07-2019, 05:13 PM
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06-07-2019, 07:09 PM
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I’ve got a 2018 OM-28 Standard that Jon Garon at MFG picked out for me. It sounds amazing, and has the most beautiful EIR back & sides I’ve ever seen. I don’t see how anything could be much better...
...not sure why the pics are sideways.
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06-07-2019, 08:21 PM
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06-07-2019, 08:37 PM
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06-07-2019, 08:58 PM
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If you must have adirondack over madagascar why not look for a used OM28 Authentic 1931?
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06-08-2019, 03:02 PM
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At the point that I decided that a rosewood Martin OM was the target guitar for me, I owned an OM-21, OM-28, OM28v and now an OM42 (the keeper) which I have now owned for 15 years.
What I learned was that once I had zeroed on on the basic guitar architecture (Martin rosewood OM) it was a matter of playing a lot of them and finding the one that really distinguished itself in my ears. The OM-42 was chosen as the best from a field of 8 OM-42's and they were all a little different. My point is that you should forget about your wood choice and start playing different individual guitars until you find one that clicks. You might find a guitar with the wood you want, but it just might not be the one with the combination of build and luck that makes a factory built guitar unique. It is not about the wood or the maker it is about the individual guitar IMHO.
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06-08-2019, 09:16 PM
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Another possible consideration is the OM28 Marquis, that's rosewood with Adirondack top. They stopped making them in 2014 but you can find them.
I have one and love it, tone is a little dryer than the typical sitka spruce top and has superb dynamics, maybe a little more headroom. https://reverb.com/item/22953642-200...-om-28-marquis
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