Looking for a OOO for bare finger playing.

[AVWIII]

EDIT: Found my guitar! Results on the second page.
Howdy folks! I'm new to the forum and haven't purchased a steel string in 10+ years, so I'm feeling a little out of the loop.

I'm searching for a OOO style (or similarly sized) acoustic below $1600.
Specs-wise I'd like it to have a sub-25" scale length, and at least 1 11/16" nut.
A slotted headstock would be icing on the cake, but not a deal breaker.
12 or 14 frets.
I'd like it to be lightly built, but I dont have a lot of material preferences. I like spruce or cedar for tops, rosewood or mahogany for back/sides and would even go for the right carbon fiber guitar.
I play fingerstyle with no picks or nails, so a slightly brighter guitar might be in order.
What's out there?

[jgottsman11]

What's your budget?

[musicman1951]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

What's your budget?

I'll bet it's below $1,600.

[AVWIII]

$1600. Sounds oddly specific, but comes in around $2000 here in Canada.

[DukeX]

Not long ago, you could get a Martin 000-18 from a forum sponsor for $1,800. Not sure if that's still true.

Another good option would be a Taylor 312.

[AVWIII]

Originally Posted by DukeX

Not long ago, you could get a Martin 000-18 from a forum sponsor for $1,800. Not sure if that's still true.

Another good option would be a Taylor 312.

Thanks! The martin is about 3600 here but I'll take a look at that taylor

[hairpuller]

I’ll bet you can grab a used 000-18 with a little patience.
Had one for a few years and play 80% pickless.

Scott

[sloar]

I love my 000-15m for fingerstyle, especially with Martin Retros.

[Dotneck]

There’s a Larrivee 000-50 in the classifieds. Awesome guitar. I’ve wanted one of those for a long time.

Oops....it’s an OM-50 not a 000-50

[llew]

Welcome to the forum! Eastman OM's are actually 000 by definition as their scale is 24.9". Sitka topped 6 or 8 series and Adirondack topped 10 and 20 series and 1 3/4" nut. The "TC" (thermo-cured) tops (either Sitka or Adirondack) are my favorite across the board. They also build a 12 fret slotted headstock 00 with 24.9" scale and 1 13/16" nut in Adirondack. All the afore mentioned guitars are available in Mahogany and Rosewood.

[DukeX]

Originally Posted by Dotneck

There’s a Larrivee 000-50 in the classifieds. Awesome guitar. I’ve wanted one of those for a long time.

That's a great deal on a great guitar. I was going to mention it, but he wants < 25" scale.

[Teherie]

A new Martin 00016e with short scale lists for $1600 on their website

[Skip Ellis]

Used 000-18 Martin should be in your price range and they're hard to beat for fingerstyle and some folks flat pick 'em. I use Martin Monel lights on mine and occasionally John Pearse 80/20 but like the monel better.

[Trawlerman]

Look for a Martin Road Series 000. Those should be ~$1000 used. All solid wood, spruce top and sapele back and sides. Richlite on the neck which is fine. Great guitars for the money. Electronics too should you need it.

[AVWIII]

Originally Posted by sloar

I love my 000-15m for fingerstyle, especially with Martin Retros.

I was set on a OOO15m until I saw the scale length. Great looking/sounding for sure!

Originally Posted by llew

Welcome to the forum! Eastman OM's are actually 000 by definition as their scale is 24.9". Sitka topped 6 or 8 series and Adirondack topped 10 and 20 series and 1 3/4" nut. The "TC" (thermo-cured) tops (either Sitka or Adirondack) are my favorite across the board. They also build a 12 fret slotted headstock 00 with 24.9" scale and 1 13/16" nut in Adirondack. All the afore mentioned guitars are available in Mahogany and Rosewood.

Oh dang! I'll take a closer look. I've got a couple eastman dealers in town.

Originally Posted by Skip Ellis

Used 000-18 Martin should be in your price range and they're hard to beat for fingerstyle and some folks flat pick 'em. I use Martin Monel lights on mine and occasionally John Pearse 80/20 but like the monel better.

I'll keep an eye out! I'm a big 80/20 fan so that's good news.

Originally Posted by Trawlerman

Look for a Martin Road Series 000. Those should be ~$1000 used. All solid wood, spruce top and sapele back and sides. Richlite on the neck which is fine. Great guitars for the money. Electronics too should you need it.

Cool! I'll check it out.


Thanks folks!