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11-13-2020, 12:22 PM
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Last year I was finally in the position to buy my very first brand new USA-made Martin, and I selected the modestly-priced 000-15SM, which I purchased locally at The Music Emporium.
I wasn't sure at first about my choice, it was kind of stiff and reticent, but a year and half later it's opened up nicely, and now is an extremely sweet guitar that is satisfying in every respect.
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#48
11-13-2020, 12:48 PM
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The classic small bodied hogs were really cheap guitars. So into the fray I'll throw this one:  It was 99.00 GBP new (about $130). Sings like bird and, after some work, plays like a dream (I fitted a new bone nut, new bone saddle, reshaped the bridge, did a fret level and set-up and fitted monel strings). And coz its soooo cheap I just take it anywhere. The photo is from a campervan trip to the Hebrides last month. It is built well enough to last into the next century when someone in 2120 will post a picture of it on AGF as a 2020 classic with the tone. And a boutique builder will be making a $30,000 copy of it!!!!!
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#49
11-13-2020, 05:29 PM
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One of my favorite OMs is this Collings OM2. It’s 6 years old and has developed a tone that is dark, warm, crisp, balanced with a nice growl
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#51
11-13-2020, 06:04 PM
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All hog fans
I for one would like to see even more opinions/comments on the differences between the Martin 000-15's, Santa Cruz all hogs, and Collings all hogs. Actually any and all different all mahogany guitars, particularly 00, 000 sizes. I love the sound, but have pretty much zero access to try them out. I'm east of Cleveland, Ohio....
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11-13-2020, 07:03 PM
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It's a Baker. My friend Brad made it at Wooden Music in Goshen, IN. https://www.facebook.com/Wooden-Music-351355425132/
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11-14-2020, 11:07 AM
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I have it strung with Martin monel strings - they are about 6 months old now and have been on a number of camping trips but are still going strong. I have has just recorded a short sound sample of the guitar as it is easier to just listen rather than try to explain! I'm sure that the more expensive guitars are more rounded in tone but as the object is usually to try and get that dry old 1930s $15 guitar sound then perhaps you may get closer with something with hog laminate b/s - unless you are prepared to wait 80 years for a new guitar to play in 
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I'm learning to flatpick and fingerpick guitar to accompany songs. I've played and studied traditional noter/drone mountain dulcimer for many years. And I used to play dobro in a bluegrass band.
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11-27-2020, 04:36 PM
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I love that sound clip. Reminds me of Jerry Garcia
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