Spot on with your comments regarding the OMJM. I bought mine new 5 years ago and every year that goes by it opens up and the wood ages, gets more orange, and less stiff to play. Excellent guitar!
I have one of these, my folks got it for me as a high school graduation gift back in 2012, when I got in my hands, I knew it was something special. Still have it and looking forward to making more memories with it in 2025!
I own an OMJM and it’s one of the guitars I’ve held on to over the years. The neck is great for my smaller hands, it sounds awesome with the finger style playing I do, and the guitar stays in tune more than any other guitar I’ve owned. It’s a great guitar.
Just got mine today. It absolutely sings. I take it out of the case just to look at it's so dang beautiful. Can't wait to log many miles on this guitar for years to come! It really does have the JM signature sound.
People who are looking at the best budget Martin should buy the MMV models . I'm currently wanting a OM MMV . I have the dreadnought MMV with the ebony fretboard. Some were made with richlite and I think that is what led players away from them . They are all USA made . It was a Guitar Center exclusive model . I've seen some going for under $1k . That is a great deal in today's market .
Second time I’m watching this video, it’s great.. I’ve had one for a couple of years now and love it but I still think it’s BS they didn’t give it a full dovetail neck joint… the Brooke Ligerwood has dovetail and VTS top for $400 less than the OMJM
I traded my Taylor for the OMJM a few months ago.. I can't put this guitar down it has a silky smooth sustain when finger picking that I just can't get enough of !
Love the video/ channel but I do disagree with one point. The OMJM uses a simple dove tail (which is cheaper/ easier for martin to manufacture). The OM28JM/ OM28/ OOO28EC all use a standard dove tail. For the premium up charge of the OMJM there isn't a reason other than cutting cost that a standard dove tail wasn't used.
@@cwillishello have you ever played an Eric Clapton signature 000-28, it has a V-shaped neck which is very comfortable and I think it is better than the OMJM and what is your opinion?
One of the features that this guitar has a very distinct orange wood on the top. Is that a specific model? When I search for the OMJM, I cant find any in that color. Why is that? Is that just pure age?
Could you start filming in landscape? Does not work well on anything other than phones. With phones you can flip. Not so easy with TV and computer :) Great playing, great guitars.
Can totally understand, Martin and Fender don’t seem to have the same consistency as PRS. Some are definitely better than others. Edit; this can also be due to poor setups, humidity, strings etc.
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Can you just play the damn guitar
Spot on with your comments regarding the OMJM. I bought mine new 5 years ago and every year that goes by it opens up and the wood ages, gets more orange, and less stiff to play. Excellent guitar!
I have one of these, my folks got it for me as a high school graduation gift back in 2012, when I got in my hands, I knew it was something special. Still have it and looking forward to making more memories with it in 2025!
I own an OMJM and it’s one of the guitars I’ve held on to over the years. The neck is great for my smaller hands, it sounds awesome with the finger style playing I do, and the guitar stays in tune more than any other guitar I’ve owned. It’s a great guitar.
Great video! I just picked up a mint #131 and its fantastic!
from guitar center?
Just got mine today. It absolutely sings. I take it out of the case just to look at it's so dang beautiful. Can't wait to log many miles on this guitar for years to come! It really does have the JM signature sound.
Congrats!!! Enjoy your guitar!!
People who are looking at the best budget Martin should buy the MMV models . I'm currently wanting a OM MMV . I have the dreadnought MMV with the ebony fretboard. Some were made with richlite and I think that is what led players away from them . They are all USA made . It was a Guitar Center exclusive model . I've seen some going for under $1k . That is a great deal in today's market .
Martin has fantastic budget models for sure. My first Martin was around $500 and was excellent.
Excellent information man - I hope to pick one up sometime!
Let me know if there’s anything I can help with.
great video. My OMJM is number 604! It is an early '07. Your two must be '06 first year of production! Those are fetching probably closer to 5k now!
Thank you! Yes I believe they are first year examples.
Second time I’m watching this video, it’s great.. I’ve had one for a couple of years now and love it but I still think it’s BS they didn’t give it a full dovetail neck joint… the Brooke Ligerwood has dovetail and VTS top for $400 less than the OMJM
Your video just convinced me to get the JM over Eric Clapton. Thanks for the content!
I’m glad!! Enjoy your new guitar.
I have both. THeyre completely different guitars, meant for different styles of play. The clapton is a fingerpicker. The mayer is a strummer.
Love the OMJM. I got one and it sounds great!
I traded my Taylor for the OMJM a few months ago.. I can't put this guitar down it has a silky smooth sustain when finger picking that I just can't get enough of !
It really is great.
Love the video/ channel but I do disagree with one point. The OMJM uses a simple dove tail (which is cheaper/ easier for martin to manufacture). The OM28JM/ OM28/ OOO28EC all use a standard dove tail. For the premium up charge of the OMJM there isn't a reason other than cutting cost that a standard dove tail wasn't used.
You are correct! 👍🏼
You mention that these sell used for $2300-2500. What site has them for this price? Cheapest I see them on reverb is $3200. Thanks!
@@kellengandy6262 they used to sell for this. A clean example will be over $4k for an earlier one, or around $3k for a modern one
Have you played any of the modern deluxe series guitars? I have an OMJM but just snagged a 00-28MD and it sounds and plays fantastic
@@watches2329 yes I had a om28 MD as well. Lovely guitar
@@cwillishello have you ever played an Eric Clapton signature 000-28, it has a V-shaped neck which is very comfortable and I think it is better than the OMJM and what is your opinion?
@@Claptonisgod36 I have, and prefer the sound and shape of the OMJM. Personal preference
Can we do a 228206 review too?
Sure! I’ll post some watch content next week.
One of the features that this guitar has a very distinct orange wood on the top. Is that a specific model? When I search for the OMJM, I cant find any in that color. Why is that? Is that just pure age?
Hi, yes it is due to age. Try to get one 2012 or older and it’s been played it should have an oranger top.
Could you start filming in landscape? Does not work well on anything other than phones. With phones you can flip. Not so easy with TV and computer :) Great playing, great guitars.
Sure! I’ll try the next one landscape.
@@cwillis Perfect :)
How fuckin rich are you
Get back to us in a year when the binding starts falling off.
Hope not! It’s already almost 20 years old.
Owned one and sold it within days. Its sound is so dull.
Can totally understand, Martin and Fender don’t seem to have the same consistency as PRS. Some are definitely better than others.
Edit; this can also be due to poor setups, humidity, strings etc.
is it too big of a guitar for a girl with small hands?
It is an ideal guitar for someone with smaller hands because of the smaller neck. 👍🏼
can't stand john mayer
But yet here you are watching a video on a signature guitar of his. Are you slow or something