Martin OM-21

[Howard Emerson]

Originally Posted by edwardmatt83

I am looking at getting my 2nd guitar. After a little more than a year of playing a dreadnought and learning that I like fingerstyle guitar, I have decided that I want an OM size guitar.

What's the consensus on the OM-21? It sounds good in video reviews I have watched. It looks like it might be tough to find one to play locally. Seems like a good value.

Any other models that you would recommend over it?

Edward,
I see by your email address that you may be near Salt Lake City, Utah, yes?

If so you should try calling Intermountain Guitar & Banjo. They happen to have a new Martin that may fit your needs:

http://www.guitarandbanjo.com/invent...m-shop-14-fret

It has a 1.75" nut, and slightly fancier appointments than an OM-21, and the price is shown, and who knows if they're negotiable....

HE

[jazzguy]

It’s a great guitar. Highly recommend.

[edwardmatt83]

Thanks for all of your help everyone! This looks like the next guitar for me. Time to start saving those pennies. I am located in Salt Lake City if anyone knows any shops in the area likely to have an OM-21.

[Scoobtay]

That custom shop OM-21 posted above is lovely, and probably worth the 200 dollar premium. This was not a guitar previously on my radar, and unfortunately I now want one.

[edwardmatt83]

Originally Posted by Scoobtay

That custom shop OM-21 posted above is lovely, and probably worth the 200 dollar premium. This was not a guitar previously on my radar, and unfortunately I now want one.

What would the differences be between it and the OM-21?

[MHC]

Originally Posted by Scoobtay

That custom shop OM-21 posted above is lovely, and probably worth the 200 dollar premium. This was not a guitar previously on my radar, and unfortunately I now want one.

The guitar at that link is not an OM-21. It’s a custom shop 00-21. Same woods and appointments but a smaller body and likely a shorter scale length.

[Scoobtay]

I should really stop browsing the forum while on conference calls

[Slothead56]

Purchased a pre owned OM 21 Ambertop a month or so ago. It is really a wonderful guitar. Lovely in its own way. Looks great next to my OM 42k!