That 000 just stands right out there and sings and the OM sounds great for strong rhythm and accompaniment! Oh yea, the new equidistant placement of the bridge pins from the saddle since 2017 is a wonderful improvement!
After decades of all kinds of Martins, I think the D-18 and 000-18 modern deluxe are the best new martins at any price. I don't like Indian Rosewood. Above the Om is "warmer", if you like that, and the 000 is brighter as expected. .I think a player needs a dread and a smaller body ( I like the 000's more then 00's and Oms.), so you gotta turn your pockets inside out again. They are two totally differnt instruments nd both have their place. If I had to take one I take the D-18 because it can do anything the other sizes can do, but as a stand alone, a good one sounds better then any other new guitar Martin makes......
Greats guitars! i have an OM28V too and it's the best guitar i ever had. Sometimes, i miss mahogany (before i had a 000 BOUCHER Adi/mahogany), but i prefer Sitka/Rsw tone. Your comparison video is really interesting. Please, can you tell me the name of the song at 04'14 ? Thanks for the sharing and happy new year.
I'm in love with my OM28V since I have it! I tried so many great sounding guitars in my life (most of which I can't afford), but this one steals my heart every time
The 18 has more clarity, the 28 more complexity. I used to think of the 18 as a bit lesser, but the more I listen, the more I want one as a compliment to my HD28. I also actually prefer the more symplistic look in some ways, though I do want an OM42 someday.
Yes, definitely two different beasts 18 and 28, yet complimentary. I couldn't part with any of them, now. I love my 9 years old OM28v, it surprises me how good it is, yet every time I pick up the 00018 I just can't put it down.
Are the bracing patterns the same? I know the 18s have scalloped bracing now and I assume the 28v does as well. I have one of the newer 00018s and it’s my favorite guitar. The high middle and trebles sustain for days.
Both have great sound and I’m sure they both serve a purpose on their own. The OOO seems a little hollow though as to be expected because of the larger body but the OM sounds best to my ears. Thanks for the post.
Yes I traded the 0018 for the 00018. I liked very much the 0018, it was balanced with great barking mid-trebles but when I played this one at the shop, it really amazed me.
I have a Om28 . Now I prefer the slightly less heavy sound of mahogany. I wanted a 00018, but could only afford a 00017. I don't regret it. I love the 17, but a 000 18 is the grail for me.
Yes, different scale lenght, different strings spacing and neck profile. I can't really say: I play a lot the 00018, on a daily basis, it has a really great woody tone and it's a fun guitar. The OM is a completely different animal, very complex sound, more articulated bass and trebles. I love them both.
Really cool video ! I was really into 000 -18's these days but your video is slowly redefining my thoughts :D I definitely find the OM "precise" and complex which is very nice ! Do you find the OM harder to play with it's scale lenght ? It's the thing that could keep me away from the OM's. :)
No, long scale it's not so much harder, if you (or a repair guy) do a proper setup to the guitar. I remember struggling with the OM at first because it had very high action at nut from the factory.
@@ansgarness i see ! I had a similar issue with my dreadnought (which as a standard scale too after all)😊. I thought the 18 could be a tad easier to play with a bit less tension, bit it’s a bit subtle I guess !
In the beginning the V neck of the OM28V was giving me problems with my tendons .I am happy that this seems to be gone since a good while.I was about to sell it but it just sounded too good..The MD neck profile never gave me anything to worry about.The OOO-18 is noticeably lighter then the OM.I find it perfect for long practice sessions and to play standing.the OM is more tiring.Mahogany seems to record better ,especially if you use any reverb
I wish that I liked my 00018 more ... thinking of selling g, tho, maybe more play time is needed ... Purchased because the D18s are so frigging awesome
I had a D28 before the OM28v. If you are a lot into rosewood i'd say OM28, if you want something totally different, 00018. Both choices are great to me.
@@ansgarness Thanks - I’m trying to consolidate to 1 guitar. Seems like the OM28 has enough headroom to compete with a D28 while still having the sweet sounds of a 000?
At the time of this video probably John Pearse ph-br 12-53. Currently I'm using a set of Martin Authentic Lifespan br 80/20 light but I don't like them much.
Both amazing instruments, especially in your hands. Cheers man
That 000 just stands right out there and sings and the OM sounds great for strong rhythm and accompaniment!
Oh yea, the new equidistant placement of the bridge pins from the saddle since 2017 is a wonderful improvement!
I just sold a 28 for an 18. I couldn't be happier. It just adds magic, uplifting tone vs the dark sound I had in my 28.
Very different animals, I like both ;)
I have a 18, and am considering adding an om or dread naught to the collection. Do you really enjoy the 18 that much more?
@@joshua0226 If you are asking me, I enjoy both the 00018 and the OM28 which are very different sounding guitars to me.
After decades of all kinds of Martins, I think the D-18 and 000-18 modern deluxe are the best new martins at any price. I don't like Indian Rosewood. Above the Om is "warmer", if you like that, and the 000 is brighter as expected. .I think a player needs a dread and a smaller body ( I like the 000's more then 00's and Oms.), so you gotta turn your pockets inside out again. They are two totally differnt instruments nd both have their place. If I had to take one I take the D-18 because it can do anything the other sizes can do, but as a stand alone, a good one sounds better then any other new guitar Martin makes......
Both these guitars sound beautiful
This is just a beautiful, nice, and warm sounding guitar - I have the 000-18 and played a few Fingerstyle on my channel👍🏻
Fantastic!
Greats guitars! i have an OM28V too and it's the best guitar i ever had. Sometimes, i miss mahogany (before i had a 000 BOUCHER Adi/mahogany), but i prefer Sitka/Rsw tone. Your comparison video is really interesting. Please, can you tell me the name of the song at 04'14 ? Thanks for the sharing and happy new year.
I'm in love with my OM28V since I have it! I tried so many great sounding guitars in my life (most of which I can't afford), but this one steals my heart every time
at 04:14 it's not a real song, it's a little thing I came up with
Both are very good.
That 000-18 has different bridge pins in it. Are they bone? Thats definitely going to change change it up a bit from standard!
Yes they were bone. Now I swapped them with ebony pins which I like more.
The 18 has more clarity, the 28 more complexity. I used to think of the 18 as a bit lesser, but the more I listen, the more I want one as a compliment to my HD28. I also actually prefer the more symplistic look in some ways, though I do want an OM42 someday.
Yes, definitely two different beasts 18 and 28, yet complimentary. I couldn't part with any of them, now. I love my 9 years old OM28v, it surprises me how good it is, yet every time I pick up the 00018 I just can't put it down.
Are the bracing patterns the same? I know the 18s have scalloped bracing now and I assume the 28v does as well. I have one of the newer 00018s and it’s my favorite guitar. The high middle and trebles sustain for days.
what song is the one at about 2:34? I love it!
it's Some summer day by John Fahey!
thanks!@@ansgarness
Both have great sound and I’m sure they both serve a purpose on their own. The OOO seems a little hollow though as to be expected because of the larger body but the OM sounds best to my ears. Thanks for the post.
Hm, isn't the 000 and the OM the same body size? The difference is the scale lenght.
same body size!!
Thanks like the OM
They are different woods, so it’s not just a scale length comparison.
same woods. same body size. Different scale length and different bracing.
What are the names of the songs?
They both sound really great, I see you also have (or had) a 00-18. How do you feel it compares to the 000-18?
Yes I traded the 0018 for the 00018. I liked very much the 0018, it was balanced with great barking mid-trebles but when I played this one at the shop, it really amazed me.
nice playing! I have them both and I would´t part with any of them
Whats the first song called? I can’t remember but i used to listen to it a lot ahah
Sister by Sufjan Stevens
I have a Om28 . Now I prefer the slightly less heavy sound of mahogany. I wanted a 00018, but could only afford a 00017. I don't regret it. I love the 17, but a 000 18 is the grail for me.
Do you feel any difference in ease of play between the scale lengths? Which guitar do you prefer today?
Yes, different scale lenght, different strings spacing and neck profile. I can't really say: I play a lot the 00018, on a daily basis, it has a really great woody tone and it's a fun guitar. The OM is a completely different animal, very complex sound, more articulated bass and trebles. I love them both.
18!
Really cool video !
I was really into 000 -18's these days but your video is slowly redefining my thoughts :D
I definitely find the OM "precise" and complex which is very nice ! Do you find the OM harder to play with it's scale lenght ? It's the thing that could keep me away from the OM's. :)
No, long scale it's not so much harder, if you (or a repair guy) do a proper setup to the guitar. I remember struggling with the OM at first because it had very high action at nut from the factory.
@@ansgarness i see ! I had a similar issue with my dreadnought (which as a standard scale too after all)😊.
I thought the 18 could be a tad easier to play with a bit less tension, bit it’s a bit subtle I guess !
In the beginning the V neck of the OM28V was giving me problems with my tendons .I am happy that this seems to be gone since a good while.I was about to sell it but it just sounded too good..The MD neck profile never gave me anything to worry about.The OOO-18 is noticeably lighter then the OM.I find it perfect for long practice sessions and to play standing.the OM is more tiring.Mahogany seems to record better ,especially if you use any reverb
@@paoli91 Agree, the 000-18 is a leaf comparing to the OM-28v.
Both are beautiful guitars, really like your playing. Can you tell me the name of the first tune, right at the beginning?
Thanks a lot! The first tune is Sister by Sufjan Stevens (only the intro)
Sounds great.
I have a D-18v. Sounds so good.
Which neck do you prefer of these?
Mod v or low oval
I'm getting used to the low oval but my favourite is the modified V.
Just sold my 1970 D-35 and OM-28 and bought the 000-18..... I've also had & sold a 00-18 ,000-28 , 0-16NY ,Custom Shop D-41.
@Gunston Gun sold my D35 for a lot a money ... at my age 75 don't need 30 guitars
@Gunston Gun the 000 is a standard
@Gunston Gun standard 000-18 with 1 11/16 nut custom shop due in May23
I wish that I liked my 00018 more ... thinking of selling g, tho, maybe more play time is needed ... Purchased because the D18s are so frigging awesome
Which would complement a D28 best? Or do you think an OM28 could replace both?
I had a D28 before the OM28v. If you are a lot into rosewood i'd say OM28, if you want something totally different, 00018. Both choices are great to me.
@@ansgarness Thanks - I’m trying to consolidate to 1 guitar. Seems like the OM28 has enough headroom to compete with a D28 while still having the sweet sounds of a 000?
@@dyerk I can't say. They are very different animals to me.
What song is that around the one minute mark?
It's Last Steam Engine Train (john Fahey version)
what´s the name of the tune you play after the Last Steam Engine Train?
It's Some summer day by John Fahey (sorry for the late reply)
@@ansgarness thanks!
Which strings do you use for the OM?
At the time of this video probably John Pearse ph-br 12-53. Currently I'm using a set of Martin Authentic Lifespan br 80/20 light but I don't like them much.
Te tu ciai i fingers™ 🙂🙂
000の方が箱感があって好みかな
For the price I’d say 00018
000 has more balance
Om has more balance