flatbaroque Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Gday all. Been some justified love for Martin 15 and 18 series amongst the Gibson afficionados on this board.Count me in-especially the smaller bodies.This was my favourite guitar till I got a J-45.But I still really enjoy it.It's a 2004 OM-18V...Spuce Top, Mahogany B& S, Ebony Fretboard, 1 3/4 nut. Recording is a little boomy at times but I think you can get an idea of its dry woody tone. And I've spared you my guitar face as it was approaching 8.7 on the Richter Guitar face scale trying to get those high notes. Cheers all.Enjoy the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Look forward to checking it out FB tomorrow, when I return from vacation and have some decent broadband. Curious how the Martin fits to your style compared to the J-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 EA don't cut your holiday short...it's not THAT good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martind35 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I feel it! Go Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 EA don't cut your holiday short...it's not THAT good Managed to find some wifi connection and took a listen. Sounds good to me FB, not quite as earthy, honky tonk as the J-45 but quality and rich tone nevertheless. I think the fundamental, woody mahogany tone is great in accompanying the vocals. Your Martin reminds me quite a bit to my Furch OM which is similarly voiced to the Martin OM18v. Infact when i play out live with it I use an OM18v image on my Aura Sprectrum. EA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm bidding on a 000-18. Auction ends today. If I win it (drumroll please) IT WILL BE THE LAST GUITAR I EVER BUY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm bidding on a 000-18. Auction ends today. If I win it (drumroll please) IT WILL BE THE LAST GUITAR I EVER BUY. Im going to bookmark this statement ...for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 FB is right about these Hog Martins. They are really very nice. I'm head over heels for my 1960 D18 (and my 016NY and 017). I used to turn up my nose at them as they are rather plain looking but after playing a couple I succumbed to their simple beauty and sonic power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I've had my OO-15 a whole past week on the croatian coastline and can vouch for them. Great chocolate boxes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Gday all. Been some justified love for Martin 15 and 18 series amongst the Gibson afficionados on this board.Count me in-especially the smaller bodies.This was my favourite guitar till I got a J-45.But I still really enjoy it.It's a 2004 OM-18V...Spuce Top, Mahogany B& S, Ebony Fretboard, 1 3/4 nut. Recording is a little boomy at times but I think you can get an idea of its dry woody tone. And I've spared you my guitar face as it was approaching 8.7 on the Richter Guitar face scale trying to get those high notes. Cheers all.Enjoy the weekend. FB, great one =) thanks for sharing JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I just won a 2012 Martin Marquis 000-18 Ebay auction. I wanted the short scale of the 000 vs the long scale of the OM. Has all the specs of the GE except the absence of Brazilian (Madagascar instead) on the headstock overlay. Gonna have to learn that song. I love Julie London's version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I just won a 2012 Martin Marquis 000-18 Ebay auction. I wanted the short scale of the 000 vs the long scale of the OM. Has all the specs of the GE except the absence of Brazilian (Madagascar instead) on the headstock overlay. Gonna have to learn that song. I love Julie London's version. Congrats. Nothing like a NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I just won a 2012 Martin Marquis 000-18 Ebay auction. I wanted the short scale of the 000 vs the long scale of the OM. Has all the specs of the GE except the absence of Brazilian (Madagascar instead) on the headstock overlay. Gonna have to learn that song. I love Julie London's version. Congrats Jannus. My OM Martin needs a little adjustment to the action.Just a tad high now.That's probably more problematic than usual as it has a glued in saddle.Not sure if they just did that on the V series. I got the chords for this from a site called The Guitar Guy.he has arrangements for all the old jazz standards.Some need the odd tweak but they are good starting points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrummer Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm bidding on a 000-18. Auction ends today. If I win it (drumroll please) IT WILL BE THE LAST GUITAR I EVER BUY. Hahahahaha!!! Sure. Congrats on the new guitar. I bet its awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrummer Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Nice work FB! Guitar work and vocals are well done. I can see and hear why you like that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Congrats Jannus. My OM Martin needs a little adjustment to the action.Just a tad high now.That's probably more problematic than usual as it has a glued in saddle.Not sure if they just did that on the V series. I got the chords for this from a site called The Guitar Guy.he has arrangements for all the old jazz standards.Some need the odd tweak but they are good starting points. Thanks for the tip on the guitar guy site, i will def be checking that out. I love all those old standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm bidding on a 000-18. Auction ends today. If I win it (drumroll please) IT WILL BE THE LAST GUITAR I EVER BUY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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