jannusguy2 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Well, I sold my Western Classic to make way for this OM 28 Marquis Madagascar. It's an exceptional guitar and a nice complement to my OM 18GE. Probably going to move my D size Martins and another Gibson as I thin the herd to a more manageable number. This OM is a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Beautiful chunk of wood on the back of that baby. Congrats on the acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Beautiful chunk of wood on the back of that baby. Congrats on the acquisition. Thanks! It even stands out despite my lousy photography. The guitar sounds amazing as you might imagine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Whoa! That is a beautiful and dramatic looking instrument. Love it. I can only imagine how gorgeous she sounds. Once you're played around with her enough to get a sense of her strengths and weaknesses (?), let us know. I imagine she has a stronger bottom end than we'd expect (or maybe we do, since she's a Martin) and likely a complex tonal blend. Woodsy or shimmering? Or both? Did you pick her out of a line-up? Or did you custom order? In any event, congrats, congrats and congrats. What does this mean as per your collection? What are you keeping? What might be going? I likely can't afford anything you'll be letting go of, but a boy can dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Whoa! That is a beautiful and dramatic looking instrument. Love it. I can only imagine how gorgeous she sounds. Once you're played around with her enough to get a sense of her strengths and weaknesses (?), let us know. I imagine she has a stronger bottom end than we'd expect (or maybe we do, since she's a Martin) and likely a complex tonal blend. Woodsy or shimmering? Or both? Did you pick her out of a line-up? Or did you custom order? In any event, congrats, congrats and congrats. What does this mean as per your collection? What are you keeping? What might be going? I likely can't afford anything you'll be letting go of, but a boy can dream! Nice figure there, Rob. Been interesting watching your collection evolve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 It's been a fun little journey and I've been egged on by hanging around this place! I'm likely going to keep: 1951 J45, J200TV, Smeck/JB prototype, OM 18GE and this OM 28. Oh and an old Goya G10 with a UST on it that just rocks plugged in. Probably gonna sell: 1946 SJ, 1960 D18, 1971 D28. And the WC200 is gone. So, six seems like a nice round number and I have the different sizes and tone woods that interest me. My daily player has been the OM 18 as the size is well suited for sitting on the couch playing Beatles songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Whoa! That is a beautiful and dramatic looking instrument. Love it. I can only imagine how gorgeous she sounds. Once you're played around with her enough to get a sense of her strengths and weaknesses (?), let us know. I imagine she has a stronger bottom end than we'd expect (or maybe we do, since she's a Martin) and likely a complex tonal blend. Woodsy or shimmering? Or both? Did you pick her out of a line-up? Or did you custom order? In any event, congrats, congrats and congrats. What does this mean as per your collection? What are you keeping? What might be going? I likely can't afford anything you'll be letting go of, but a boy can dream! I found this listed on UMGF at Brothers Music in Pa. It's a 2007 that does not appear to have been played at all. I think it belonged to a collector. I will weigh in on the tonal aspects after a few days of playing it. It does have a nice low end that is not too overpowering, which pleases me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatwhite_10 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Mighty fine. Good get. I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Beautiful, Rob. I saw it listed s well. Good on you. And I want to see that SJ and D18..... I can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Wow! Congratulations. What a piece of timber on the back! I have the EIR 2012 OM28 Marquis and it is sensational. As I have a spare guitar or 2 , I keep it in DADGAD tuning. Dreamy is the description! On the very slightly negative side, it is not much of a blues guitar BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 jannusguy, how about a picture of the Goya you're fond of? I've always had a weakness for the aesthetics of old Goyas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 jannusguy, how about a picture of the Goya you're fond of? I've always had a weakness for the aesthetics of old Goyas. Here's the Goya. It was a gift from a co-worker. It had belonged to his father who passed away. When I received it had some old rumpus room wall paneling cut up and serving as a pick guard. I had the one you see put on and the UST, that KS Daddy suggested, installed. It sounds killer through my Acoustisonic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 What a beautiful Martin! Enjoy that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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