cooltone2
05-09-2009, 08:27 AM
I have been getting back to playing acoustic guitar more and more over the past five years. I never understood the magic of Martin guitars until I played a few at a local music store. I fell in love with the D-28 and the M-38, but I had also a keen interest in the Steve Earle signature M-21 (no way to try or see one in person).
Although the M-21 is described as a "poor man's M", it was still a bit outside my reach financially (I love Mr. Earle, but I think he may be a bit out of touch with the 'poor folk' LOL!!)
The "M" appealed to me because of the balance and comfort. It is a great finger picking guitar, but also can be strummed pretty hard and maintains a really good tonal balance. It doesn't have the boom of the Dread, but that was another plus for me, as I hope to do a lot of recording (My Taylor Jumbo has proven to be too 'boomy' at times)
So, I found something that added almost all of the elements that appealed to me. It's a OOOO-28H. An "M" bodied guitar with appointments similar to the D-28 herringbone.
I love it so far. I haven't had a chance to record with it yet, but am looking forward to it!!!
The folks who have posted of their experiences here greatly influenced my desire to seek out a Martin, and I thank you all!!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db28b3127ccec747334e2bf400000040O08AaNWLho4Zsw e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/
Although the M-21 is described as a "poor man's M", it was still a bit outside my reach financially (I love Mr. Earle, but I think he may be a bit out of touch with the 'poor folk' LOL!!)
The "M" appealed to me because of the balance and comfort. It is a great finger picking guitar, but also can be strummed pretty hard and maintains a really good tonal balance. It doesn't have the boom of the Dread, but that was another plus for me, as I hope to do a lot of recording (My Taylor Jumbo has proven to be too 'boomy' at times)
So, I found something that added almost all of the elements that appealed to me. It's a OOOO-28H. An "M" bodied guitar with appointments similar to the D-28 herringbone.
I love it so far. I haven't had a chance to record with it yet, but am looking forward to it!!!
The folks who have posted of their experiences here greatly influenced my desire to seek out a Martin, and I thank you all!!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db28b3127ccec747334e2bf400000040O08AaNWLho4Zsw e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/