I want my buddy's 000-18

[rokdog49]

Today Lee and I rehearsed for a gig this Saturday. He brought his lovely Martin 000-18 this time which I rarely see. Man, what a tone monster! Short scale, easy to play, sustain out the wazoo, nice size and it growls!
I want it!
Any 000-18 owners care to comment?

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by rokdog49

...Man, what a tone monster! Short scale, easy to play, sustain out the wazoo, nice size and it growls!
I want it!

No problem - just let me call this guy I knew back in Brooklyn...

[DenverSteve]

I do regularly. I believe it is the swiss-army-guitar and sets the bar for all other 000/OM guitars. Amazing to play and sounds angelic. Mine is a life-long keeper. I had one before that was just as good.

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by DenverSteve

I do regularly. I believe it is the swiss-army-guitar and sets the bar for all other 000/OM guitars. Amazing to play and sounds angelic. Mine is a life-long keeper. I had one before that was just as good.

I'd have to say his fits that description as well. I'm still reeling from what comes out of that thing.

[jjrpilot]

Originally Posted by rokdog49

I'd have to say his fits that description as well. I'm still reeling from what comes out of that thing.

Maybe sell the D-18 you have and get the 000-18? The J45 is a nice dread to have and that teamed with a 000-18....well both will be easy on your fingers since both are short scale

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by jjrpilot

Maybe sell the D-18 you have and get the 000-18? The J45 is a nice dread to have and that teamed with a 000-18....well both will be easy on your fingers since both are short scale

Don't tempt me. My grandson would kill me if I sold the D18. I promised it would be his whenever I can't play anymore or I'm on the other side of the grass.

[EverettWilliams]

Originally Posted by jjrpilot

Maybe sell the D-18 you have and get the 000-18? The J45 is a nice dread to have and that teamed with a 000-18....well both will be easy on your fingers since both are short scale

You know, I’d be more inclined to swap the J45 for the 000-18. While both have the Martin sound, the 000 would scratch the short scale itch and you’d still have the D-18. That’d be a killer combo! Love my 000-18!

[ahorsewithnonam]

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I love mine. So easy to play!!!!! Smooth tone. Get one!!!!!

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by EverettWilliams

You know, I’d be more inclined to swap the J45 for the 000-18. While both have the Martin sound, the 000 would scratch the short scale itch and you’d still have the D-18. That’d be a killer combo! Love my 000-18!

Sorry, but that J45 is going nowhere.
If you heard my playing style, you would understand. I gotta' have the thump!

[ahorsewithnonam]

Sell the Eastman and join us in 000 heaven!

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by ahorsewithnonam

Sell the Eastman and join us in 000 heaven!

Stop...just stop.
I can wait. I'll probably just buy one at some point in the future.

[ahorsewithnonam]

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The future is NOW!

[SalFromChatham]

I regret selling mine now!

Anyways. I got an 000-28. Short scale... so kind of same..

[Borderdon]

They are very fine guitars. Every time I start wondering —- I pick mine up and
realize it’lll be passed down when I can’t play anymore.

[DanR]

Originally Posted by rokdog49

Any 000-18 owners care to comment?

I am very fond of mine. Sadly, it's been out of the house since Monday when I dropped it off with my favorite tech for a set-up.