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My Second Acoustic: The Martin OM-42
In case you haven't read it, check out this thread first to understand my background and preferences as a guitarist.
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=603479 So after almost a year with my 000-28EC which I absolutely love, I decided that my next Martin would be the OM42. I simply love this body size and since I already have a 000 type Martin, it only made sense to buy an OM type now. I found a N.O.S. 2017 "pre-reimagined" model for a great price and bought it. I must tell you that I live in Europe and over here it's definitely not that easy to try a Martin, let alone a "40 style" OM/000 or D type, so first thing I made sure was that there is a trial/return period. I will post pics and a review when the guitar arrives sometime next week, but in the meantime I would absolutely love to read your experiences/impressions with your OM42 or with your OM type Martin in general. What you like or even don't like about it, string recommendations etc. Pics are a must too! I want to keep this post short, but I will be adding further questions and thoughts derived from my 6-month research before I finally decided to buy an OM42 later on in this thread. Thanks in advance for any input and/or advice, I appreciate it. |
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That’s an awesome guitar but did you keep the other one? To me they would sound too similar to keep both.
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An OM (regular scale) and OOO (short scale) can feel (and sound) very different.
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Very rough comparison, but that's my understanding. I may be writing bollocks though, so correct me if I'm wrong. |
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the 000-28EC tends to have a darker warm tone, the OM-42 has a brighter articulate tone, imo. i love them both, the mod V neck doesn't work for me or i would own an EC. always preferred the low profile neck shape on the older OM-42s, not sure what yours will have(maybe the performer neck shape) as i think maybe they changed slightly-but i could be wrong on that.
these are going to be two "different" guitars that don't duplicate the other. i think you made a great choice. the whole 42 series rocks. love the 42 in these Hillsong acoustic songs, Nigel is a monster player of anything guitar, that 42 really shines in his hands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiYq7dAYrd0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9fTw9MLKAo |
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Thanks @darylcrisp! I can definitely understand why the mod-V neck is an issue for you. I have large hands, but still, sometimes when I'm playing barre chords for too long I have to revert to Hendrix-style chording to avoid thumb fatigue.
As for the neck of the OM42, I couldn't find the full specs of pre-2018 OM42s to compare to the specs of the re-imagined models, but as far as I know the new OM42s have the so-called "Modified Low Profile" neck vs the "low profile" of older models made from 1999(?) up to 2017. I could be wrong though, so please correct me if that's the case. Moreover, from what I understand it's the less expensive series that had most of the specs changed, as opposed to the 40 series. Again, I could be wrong... |
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I fingerpick and right now I'm using GHS thin core mediums on my OM18A. Any monel string is good. D'addario Nickel Bronze is definitely worth trying.
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Thanks for the suggestion Twiddle I'll definitely try them.
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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Those look like great guitars. One I've always wanted but I've never been able to try out. Enjoy it!
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@Scotso @DebbieE Thanks guys!
I am very curious how this particular example will sound... I've never played an OM42 before. |
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Not a single pic yet. Maybe OM42 owners are a little bit shy?
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Arrived today. I'll go into more details later on, but let me say this: I am astonished by the sheer clarity, projection and loudness (yes, loudness) of this guitar... It vibrates so much it feels like it's almost a living thing. It is unbelievable.
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congrats..that is one of the finest guitars in the world. looking forward to your NGD complete with pics and all the fun reviews
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Thank you! I will upload some pics and a review during the weekend, for now I'm trying it and comparing it to my 000-28EC. The 42 came with Martin MA540 strings, so I put a same set on my 28 to be able to draw meaningful conclusions.(although I prefer the 28 with 80/20s to be honest)
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martin, om-42, om28, reimagined |
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