The Acoustic Guitar Forum

Go Back   The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 03-08-2013, 10:10 PM
Eleezy Eleezy is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 12
Default Custom built Martin OM-28 John Mayer

Hello!

There is a ton of knowledge and experience on this forum and am hoping to tap into some of it. I have recently fallen in love with OMs but haven't found "the one." The specs for the limited edition (only 404 were created) OM28JM sound perfect. Given how much people love these guitars has anyone had Martin's custom shop create a similar instrument? I realize that out of respect to the artist they won't create an exact replica but I had a dealer say they could get it pretty close. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-08-2013, 10:48 PM
trpullen's Avatar
trpullen trpullen is offline
.tom the übergeek
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Godfrey, IL
Posts: 7,016
Default

I am sure the CS would build it exact minus the signature.
__________________
Thomas R. Pullen
Partner - Mojo's Music
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-08-2013, 10:56 PM
stratomundo stratomundo is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Default

Anything is possible as long as you have money to pay the CS. $$ is king!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-09-2013, 12:20 AM
NewMartinFan NewMartinFan is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 994
Default

I've played an OM-28v with an Engelmann top, which is the 28JM with different string spacing and appointments. Sounded great.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-09-2013, 08:26 AM
rmyAddison rmyAddison is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Addison, TX
Posts: 19,007
Default

If you've fallen in love with OM's then you should know the standards all have the wide 1-3/4" nut, and the Mayers (OMJM and the OM-28 John Mayer) have 1-11/16" nuts.

Signature models always have unique specs, there is never an exact existing Martin model or you would be just paying for the name.

To duplicate the OM-28 John Mayer start with an OM-28V (for the 28 level and herringbone trim, long scale), and spec a low profile neck, 1-11/16" nut and Engelmann top, and a Martin Gold Plus 1 pickup, that's the guitar without the signature.............
__________________
Rich - rmyAddison

Rich Macklin Soundclick Website
http://www.youtube.com/rmyaddison

Martin OM-18 Authentic '33 Adirondack/Mahogany
Martin CS OM-28 Alpine/Madagascar
Martin CS 00-42 Adirondack/Madagascar
Martin OM-45TB (2005) Engelmann/Tasmanian Blackwood (#23 of 29)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-09-2013, 08:41 AM
handers handers is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,672
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rmyAddison View Post
If you've fallen in love with OM's then you should know the standards all have the wide 1-3/4" nut, and the Mayers (OMJM and the OM-28 John Mayer) have 1-11/16" nuts.

Signature models always have unique specs, there is never an exact existing Martin model or you would be just paying for the name.

To duplicate the OM-28 John Mayer start with an OM-28V (for the 28 level and herringbone trim, long scale), and spec a low profile neck, 1-11/16" nut and Engelmann top, and a Martin Gold Plus 1 pickup, that's the guitar without the signature.............
What's a custom shop Martin likely to cost?

There are so many custom builders of OM ish guitars.

Hans
__________________
1971 Papazian (swiss spruce/braz RW)
1987 Lowden L32p (sitka/ind RW)
1992 Froggy Bottom F (19th cent. german spruce/koa)
2000 Froggy Bottom H12c (adir/ind RW)
2016 Froggy Bottom K mod (adir/madrose; my son's)
2010 Voyage-Air VAOM-2C

http://www.soundclick.com/hanstunes (recorded on Froggy H12c)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-09-2013, 08:55 AM
rmyAddison rmyAddison is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Addison, TX
Posts: 19,007
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by handers View Post
What's a custom shop Martin likely to cost?

There are so many custom builders of OM ish guitars.

Hans
Well an OM-28V is $4400 list, then you're adding the Engelmann top, smaller nut, low profile neck and pickup. And you are getting more personal attention and payiing for a "one-off", my "guess" would be around $6000 MSRP.

And you can get discounts on custom shops, I didn't get the max discount on my custom shops, but I got around 30%, also from a dealer I have bought a lot of Martins from, and that has influence.
__________________
Rich - rmyAddison

Rich Macklin Soundclick Website
http://www.youtube.com/rmyaddison

Martin OM-18 Authentic '33 Adirondack/Mahogany
Martin CS OM-28 Alpine/Madagascar
Martin CS 00-42 Adirondack/Madagascar
Martin OM-45TB (2005) Engelmann/Tasmanian Blackwood (#23 of 29)
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-09-2013, 08:59 AM
Neal Pert Neal Pert is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Among the Coastal Elites
Posts: 584
Default

You can go on the Martin site and "build" the guitar you want and have it sent to a dealer for a quote.

http://www.martinguitar.com/custom-s...ur-custom.html
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 03-09-2013, 10:17 AM
jordans0nly jordans0nly is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 510
Default

Honestly, even at 40% off with a custom quote, you might as well buy the OMJM.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 03-09-2013, 10:51 AM
Ted @ LA Guitar Sales Ted @ LA Guitar Sales is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Southern California
Posts: 12,231
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by trpullen View Post
I am sure the CS would build it exact minus the signature.
This is correct, any Martin dealer can duplicate the specs of the original JM, and even enhance it a bit to make it your own. This is done all the time with signature models BTW even if it's a currently available model, some folks just don't want a signature on their guitar.

As for price, the only way you will know is to get a quote from a Martin dealer.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 03-09-2013, 11:23 AM
kydave kydave is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: A Louisville transplant in Silicon Valley
Posts: 12,500
Default

If you want to get a great rosewood OM at the best price and are comfortable with the 1 3/4" neck, check out a 2012 or later OM-21.

These are the best deal going in an OM at around $1900 street. Solid Sitka top, solid rosewood b/s, dovetail neck, ebony fingerboard/bridge, Mod Low Oval neck...

Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 03-09-2013, 11:53 AM
Eleezy Eleezy is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 12
Default

Thanks for all the great input guys. The om21 is a decent option but I'd like all the vintage appointments found on the the JM but without the wider nut and v neck found on the om28v. I'm hoping to find or create my perfect guitar (probably wishful thinking) as it will have to be my one and only acoustic.

Thanks again!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 03-09-2013, 12:01 PM
kydave kydave is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: A Louisville transplant in Silicon Valley
Posts: 12,500
Default

If you are not wedded to the long scale of the OM, have you considered a 000-28H? They are no longer a stock item, but Elderly consistently orders & stocks them as custom items at $2600.

1 11/16" nut, short scale, low profile neck...

Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 03-09-2013, 03:55 PM
Eleezy Eleezy is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 12
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kydave View Post
If you are not wedded to the long scale of the OM, have you considered a 000-28H? They are no longer a stock item, but Elderly consistently orders & stocks them as custom items at $2600.

1 11/16" nut, short scale, low profile neck...

Thanks, Dave. I actually have tried a few 000s and from my experience they just don't have the projection and fullness that the longer scale OMs do.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 03-09-2013, 05:02 PM
kydave kydave is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: A Louisville transplant in Silicon Valley
Posts: 12,500
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eleezy View Post
Thanks, Dave. I actually have tried a few 000s and from my experience they just don't have the projection and fullness that the longer scale OMs do.
I generally agree. Just wanted to make sure you weren't overlooking a possible option.

All the best in your search!

Reply With Quote
Reply

  The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion

Tags
john mayer, martin, om28, om28jm, om28v

Thread Tools





All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2022, The Acoustic Guitar Forum
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=