I HAVE A HUGE MISTAKE IN THIS VIDEO! Collings is privately owned and I was completely misinformed...I'm so sorry to Collings Guitars, I will do better in the future. Sorry again for my mistake.
I was under the impression that Eastman and Collings were working on a joint venture in making lower priced Collings models. So that may be where the confusion came in.
I've learned a lot from you about guitars. So much so that I've ordered a Martin Sinker custom shop as a 65th birthday present. To return the favor, I've been a singer for 61 of my 65 years. You have nothing to feel insecure about when it comes to singing. Your voice is right where it needs to be - I can tell from your speaking voice. Sing out and don't hold back. Breathe deeply and let it go - you have a great tenor voice. Look forward to hearing more of it. Best, and Thanks!
@@gosman949 I have more than one sound system connected over which I can listen to the videos with a discriminating ear. I also make sure to watch the higher quality video feed. I practice listening to the videos on more than one audio system before making a final assessment. What I heard from this particular Martin was exceptional dynamic range, especially prominent and sparkling in the high frequencies, which is where I have noted many Martins struggle. I understand hearing is subjective. It's just what I heard.
When you play a Neil Young song with a Martin guitar and this guitar sounds just like Neil's, and yours does, that guitar is an absolute keeper. This particular one sounds amazing. I should disclose I own a very high end Martin D-42 with an Adirondack top, perfect Amazon rosewood back and side, beautiful flamed maple binding throughout, and torch inlay. That girl is my best friend.
That amazon rosewood makes all the difference yes? I am new to the guitar world I have only been playing for 2 or three years. I am trying to decide on. Martin purchase. I want to buy an “new” Martin D28 aged 1937? I am trying to figure out if it is worth the money. I have a D28MD now and love it but......I want that 1937 sound if it is as good as I have heard.
@@rayfischer7552 Before you give up on your D-28MD make sure you do an A/B comparison with a D-28 aged 1937 Authentic or the CS Authentic, you might be surprised as to how much volume and over all tone your MD might have. I was bit by the " I want bug " so I have gone a couple of times an done comparisons with the aged 1937 Authentic's, aged and non aged CS Authentic's and even shop ordered CS guitars and not a one surpassed my D-28 Marquis in tone, volume and resonance. Out of all of those new guitars I tried the one I thought sounded the best was a D-28MD. I'm not new to playing guitar, I have been at it for 45 years and own 14 acoustic's currently, so I have been around the block as they say . Make sure you test drive yours against those other ones. The D-28MD is a hell'va nice sounding Martin
@@davidharrick469 thanks for the advice David. I have at least for now decided that until I get to be a better player I am sticking with my D28MD. I really at this rate can’t justify another Martin I simply need to practice and get better before I can really compare.
@@rayfischer7552 Hi Ray - before you spend money on a D-42 or D-28, see if you can try playing a well-built D-18, ideally one with an Adirondack top and Adirondack braces. I think that folks who are interested in a D-28 should for sure try a D-18 before they make a decision. I am about $1,000 away from being able to buy an expensive D-18 with great specs, and I think I will enjoy having both a rosewood and mahogany Martin when I get the D-18. I am older and that probably explains why I am able to afford such great Martins. Prior to playing a high-end Martin, I played Taylors 814ce and 914ce for about 10 years. I am definitely on the Martin camp now. They have so much more character and personality compared with Taylors. You will feel "one" with your Martin. You will adore her to death. She will be a "she" to you, an elegant lady who will feed your soul and who will deserve all your respect.
Jeremy... One of these Carpathian top D-42 Custom's showed up at Guitar Center in Clearview, Tx MINT, and being 300 miles away I couldn't go try it out, and knowing zero about Carpathian tops I was reluctent to order it. So, I googled "carpathian tops", read what I could find, and then looked for video reviews. Wasn't expecting anything being as only 50 were made, and found your video. First, I've watched several of your vids in the past and LOVE them. Your enthusiasm and excitement is infectious, as is your sense of humor. Anyway, the D-42 in this vid sounds great. So I went ahead and purchased today based upon your video and when it arrives if it sounds anything like yours, I'll be happy. If not, it's all your fault! LOL! J/K. Loved your singing too... Just go for it. Don't hold back. Emotion is a good thing. So, what was that song you were playing in the intro? I got what little of it that you played down, but need to know the name of it so I can learn the rest of it. :-)
That is a lovely guitar. Listening to you talk about it. You NEED to keep it. It speaks to you. As an old guy who’s owned about 100 guitars, my opinion is you will kick yourself later if you don’t grab it. Here in Arizona, Used Martins sell in a heartbeat, so I don’t think as many people have moved away as it may appear. Thanks for the video
That is a keeper. I still miss the D-18 I had for a few years back in the '70's. You deserve a great guitar. Martin has made great guitars and is clearly making an effort to do something special. You have an excellent voice. Keep singing.
Nice video, nice guitar, sounds proper. 72 year old lifetime Martin guy, 37 over the decades, and a Collings, and a Bourgeois. I retired with my lifetime favorites: First year OM-18 Authentic Custom Shop OM-28, Alpine over Madagascar, fine herringbone Custom Shop 00-42, Adirondack over Madagascar 2005 OM-45TB,. Engelmann over flamed Tasmanian Blackwood, torch headstock, carved gold tuners Martin Custom Shops IMHO match anything. That guitar sounds great buy it !!!
I liked the other Martin. Great size but I don't know about the wood combo. I don't think you have a rosewood guitar, do you?...and this should hold its value, most likely increase.
Can't agree more with you - Martin is producing some incredible guitars from their custom shop. I do hope you find some clarity on whether to keep it or let it pass. Also, don't be shy with your singing. It's good.
I found a standard D-42 at a local shop its amazing, however the old man that had owned it fell ill and passed away and it was forgotten in its case barely played and developed a center seam top crack. I keep trying to think of how I could swing buying it, don't see it happening. I've never played a custom shop D-42 but the standard ones I've played have really blown me away. The one in your video had amazing tone, thanks for sharing.
Jeremy my friend - not only is this one spectacular - would love to see/hear you regularly sing a tune when you come across these special pieces. Mic up the vocal properly etc. kudos bro
Another great video as always. I just bought my first Martin and love it. Thanks for the honest reviews. So many channels on here that review products can be over critical and not so nice. 👍🏻
That guitar is beautiful. No doubt that back is special. I just received my new Ambertone D41 last week and it is the most amazing guitar I've ever played. Tried d18s, 28s and 35s but couldn't find anything in the 40 series locally. This 41 is just the perfect amount of bling and the Amber is so damn pretty. Never been a painted guitar guy but with the inlay that is there is so perfect it just sparkles on stage like Dolly Parton's blouse!
I kind of think of Collings as being like a 3rd party Martin custom shop. My Martin J40 standard arrived from the USA. Like you, I opened it up and it was more or less in tune out of the box! Also, loved to hear you use the expression 'no slouch'. Used a lot by my mother and her generation and mine (I'm 70), but has kind of fallen out of use here in the UK. First time I've heard an American use it! I thought your discussion of Martin and the boutiques was interesting. For me, Martin is still king. The level of quality for such a large producer, the range of models across the range of prices (even leaving aside their budget models, which I believe to be a mistake), and they can still come up, as you show, with guitars that kill the boutiques. I've mentioned elsewhere on your channel that I have a couple of boutique guitars which I love, but at the end of the day my HD 35 is the one I'll be dragging from that burning building.
Ps...I'm also learning alot from what you share. Your honesty, and overwhelming desire to help others become more knowledgeable and hopefully better guitarist's; as much as they desire, is greatly appreciated.
Nice. I enjoyed your singing! Sounds great. I had a D-42 that just didn't do it for me. Sometimes Rosewood is a little too jangly for me - I usually prefer mahogany. But my Panama Rosewood Bourgeois is killer :) I also have a Martin Custom shop that is basically a 000-18 with Swiss spruce, figured mahogany and lots of bling - love it. Keep the videos coming!
I'm with you. Mahogany is where it's at when it comes to that perfect sound. You call Rosewood Jangly, I call it "twangy". To me Mahogany is just so much warmer. I have a 000-18 that has that perfect sound, at least I think it does.
That is such a gorgeous guitar. Maybe it time to hang on to a Martin. I’ve rarely seen one that had the combination of physical beauty and sound. Thsnk your lucky stars and hang on tight.
Any of the 40 series guitars from 2018 up are amazing. Reimagined with forward shifted scalloped braces, are killers. I found a reimagined D41 that sounded as good as any guitar I've ever played and had to own it. It's still my favourite.
Martin is KING!! I don't care what anybody says... Martin can and DOES put out the best sounding guitars on the planet. So does other makers as well though. Like Collings, Preston Thompson, Huss and Dalton, Ect. Guitars can only get so good. There is a limit! Martin is definitely at that limit. Awesome looking and sounding 42 Jeremy! Congratulations!
Happy to rear you sing and strum chords... I often find that the best sounding guitar is not always the best one to sing with... I'd like to hear you sing the same snippet of song on all your guitars with only a single mic to record it all... maybe a basic song like wagon whelles with G D Em C... might be a bit time consuming..but would be an awsome video... just an idea... I currently looking at a used 2004 d-18 and wonder how my weak singing would go on top of that... hummm!?! Currently, I seem to enjoy singing with guitars with laminated back and side more than all solid wood (go figure!)
Can't go wrong with a martin guitar and some Tyler Childers! He grew up not to far from where I live in Harlan,KY and I think he's absolutely the real deal country music but you have a great voice man don't never sale yourself short and I've been around music all my life! Keep up the good work love the videos!
WOW ! Think you really lucked out finding that ! ! ! BTW......You sing fine (IMO) ....and that Martin complements it well. All the best with your new guitar. 👍🎸🎸🎸
OMG ... Are you CRAZY? You HAVE to BUY that guitar ... You already sold your soul to it. It is by far the best looking D-42 EVER .... With new strings that thing will blow you away ... That's like 100 times what my 1998 D-28 was .... I love the sound of that thing, and want to see more of it ..
I own two Martins (and two custom Taylors), and will honestly say that I’d need to hold and play that Martin. I’ve never handled a more beautiful or true guitar than any Collings!
I'm a drummer that picked up guitar 8 years ago and couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. With practice I now get compliments. If you have a voice and something to sing about,go for it!
Hey Jeremy, That CS D-42 does sound fantastic and the EIR on the back is gorgeous....WOW!!! I know you have apologized about the statement that Collings is owned by Eastman guitars but, when you said that I pushed my tea out through my nose all over my keyboard, you owe me one buddy, what a mess. If it were me Jeremy I would keep that D-42, guitars that sound as good as that one does doesn't come around all to offend.
That is one very special guitar. I truly believe you will always regret it if you let that one go!!!! Like you said, it makes you want to sing. P.S. I have 2 Martins. An HD-28 and a 000-28. One day after playing my 000-28, I told my daughter that this one stays in our family forever! IT MAKES ME WONT TO SING!
I have a (Dave) Nichols made style 41 special, the differences are adi top, high figured cherry back/sides, style 42 snowflake inlay on the fretboard and bridge wings. Sounds awesome. The reason I bring it up was mention of luthier build vs Martin custom shop. I also have a D-28 marquis spec'd guitar and ADI/BRAZ herringbone all made by Dave. Awesome guitars (admittedly I did get them all cheaper from him than I would have from Martin)
Careful there, the Martin fanboys will be upset. Heard some Huss and Dalton's spank a couple of Collings and Martins too. Gotta love the back on that D42, though. Can't believe they didn't loosen the strings before shipping.
Dude, Jeremy... Beautiful guitar - too much for me, I'd be afraid I'd accidentally do something to hurt it. Love those Martins. Still searching for my one true love. Been happy with Yamaha's (LS6, LL16M) I've been playin' Sunday mornings. Still saving the $$'s for a good D-28 that someone is ready to part with. My ear is too fickle though. Grew up hearing my Dad's '49 D-28 that he still has and still plays. Hard to beat a winner. I continue to love your channel and watch your growth and success. God, family, friends & music. It doesn't get any better than that.
Martin Custom Shop is special. I was at Gruhns over the summer and fell in love iwth a custom shop dread that I really wanted. It was about $4200.00. The wife was in the car with the kids and it was Day #1 of our vacation. I couldn't justify the purchase. I'm a Taylor guy, but that martin has never left my heart. I'm hoping one day I can be lucky enough to get one.
. . . Well done you , Blake. Your guitar will find it's way to you. Wives and children have to be your responsibility...for the now. I had an Ovation Adamas that I had waited over a decade to own (best guitar I've ever handled) ... had to convert in testing times for 'coin of the realm'. They find a place in the centre of your being .
Sadly it was the Carpathian spruce top that was the problem with my lovely Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton with stunning Madagascar back and sides. That guitar was absolutely beautiful and sounded incredible, but about a year in the top started doing funky things. It started bellying up and this was a very bad sign. I took care of that guitar by making sure it was always at concert pitch and was properly humidified in the winter months. Despite my diligent care the top was a major problem and I had to get rid of it. I suspect that Martin may have made that top a little too thin and that may very well have been the issue. That's only a guess, but it does make sense.
wow that is a niiiiiiice one, this one really got me...for me this guitar would be too much of a tressure...i love my 1996 D28 with scratches and dings....i can take it out and play the heck out of it, it was in kind of a winter sleep...the string height was too low during winter :D now its perfect again, i love that you start singing man...keep it up, huge fan of yours
Buddy I picked up you saying insecure about singing...sooo very honest. May I recommend you downtuning your guitar one full step and try those Childers and Isbell songs alone in your living room and give me some feedback.. Don't just read this comment but please please do it... your voice has a sweet spot too but I think 1 full step lower. Wont hurt the guitar...
I took $5500 cash to the Dallas Guitar Show a couple of years ago. I was looking for my 1st "Good" acoustic guitar. After 2 days I had narrowed it down to a Custom Shop D4, a Collings, and a Preston Thompson. All around $5K. I think of the three the Martin was the sweetest sounding and I would have bought it but I ran across an old 1977 Mossman that would hang with all three of them for $1600. So I bought the Mossman.
I read something somewhere that Martin replaced the tool they used to shape the top of the headstock in their shops, the old tool was so old, it had warped over time making a rounder edged looking headstock. When they replaced the tool, the headstocks changed back to square and sharp! Would be cool if that's true!
I received a guitar in a box like that not too long ago. I think it is UPS’s new “standard” that is probably used for other items too. Mine came in diagonally also. Like you said, she didn’t know how to ship a guitar and had ups do it all. The box works, but it has to cost a lot more to ship with the depth of the box being twice what it needs to be. I still have the box in the attic and will see how much it costs when I reuse it to ship an acoustic in the near future.
I am a Collings fan and now have 3 Collings. Recently I bought Martin custom om, swiss spruce with Guatemalan rosewood tone wood, maple binding, vertical martin logo on headstock like om-42. I love this Martin sounds rich and wide spectrum. I am now Fan of Martin custom, only complain about Schaller grand tune machine head. not smooth and very tough tune on 3rd G string. waverly is much much smooth and feel better.
I’m into smaller body guitars. Tried a few Martin OM42 and 000-42 none of them sounded ok. Got a Collings instead. Lucky you for being able to get a good sounding Martin D42 through the net. Martin guitars certainly aren’t bad but I guess quality is just not stable. Don’t think I’ll get one without trying first.
I just bought a Martin 000-28 1937 custom authentic, and I'm in love. Martin makes some great 000s if you find the right one. I'm also now into smaller ones. Also, idk how you can say none sounded even ok. That's a little odd. But all guitars are like that as far as some being better than others. Collings are too bright for me. Jmo. Everyone has their preference
EL34Glo Glad to hear you’ve found the 000 you love. I still want an orchestra body Martin, the particular ones I tried at stores sounded a bit lifeless to my ears, at least not as musical as they should be for their price. I did came across a so much better sounding 000-28 modern deluxe but I was looking for a 42. I agree Collings are brighter, mine is a Traditional which sounds a bit warmer than usual Collings.
Surprise that they leave the Humidipak in during shipping. Those pack are great, but does not travel well. One accident, and you might have a guitar with a blue interior.
I HAVE A HUGE MISTAKE IN THIS VIDEO! Collings is privately owned and I was completely misinformed...I'm so sorry to Collings Guitars, I will do better in the future. Sorry again for my mistake.
I was under the impression that Eastman and Collings were working on a joint venture in making lower priced Collings models. So that may be where the confusion came in.
Bourgeois Guitars have entered a partnership with Eastman.
@@nickpearsonuk Your right, I confused the two. I was planning to go back and correct my statement, but you correctly stated it.
@@norcalranger Collings makes guitars in Texas under another brand named Waterloo.
Cool T.F.C. cover. Damn I miss the flats.
I've learned a lot from you about guitars. So much so that I've ordered a Martin Sinker custom shop as a 65th birthday present. To return the favor, I've been a singer for 61 of my 65 years. You have nothing to feel insecure about when it comes to singing. Your voice is right where it needs to be - I can tell from your speaking voice. Sing out and don't hold back. Breathe deeply and let it go - you have a great tenor voice. Look forward to hearing more of it. Best, and Thanks!
Theres nothing like a Sinker D18. Is your an Addy top ? Mine is. I will never sell mine ❤
I vote you should keep that one!! Sounds amazing!! Much better than your average Martin.
how can you tell on RUclips?
@@gosman949 I have more than one sound system connected over which I can listen to the videos with a discriminating ear. I also make sure to watch the higher quality video feed. I practice listening to the videos on more than one audio system before making a final assessment. What I heard from this particular Martin was exceptional dynamic range, especially prominent and sparkling in the high frequencies, which is where I have noted many Martins struggle. I understand hearing is subjective. It's just what I heard.
I agree with your assessment! @@craigstephenson9725
When you play a Neil Young song with a Martin guitar and this guitar sounds just like Neil's, and yours does, that guitar is an absolute keeper. This particular one sounds amazing. I should disclose I own a very high end Martin D-42 with an Adirondack top, perfect Amazon rosewood back and side, beautiful flamed maple binding throughout, and torch inlay. That girl is my best friend.
That amazon rosewood makes all the difference yes? I am new to the guitar world I have only been playing for 2 or three years. I am trying to decide on. Martin purchase. I want to buy an “new” Martin D28 aged 1937? I am trying to figure out if it is worth the money. I have a D28MD now and love it but......I want that 1937 sound if it is as good as I have heard.
@@rayfischer7552 Before you give up on your D-28MD make sure you do an A/B comparison with a D-28 aged 1937 Authentic or the CS Authentic, you might be surprised as to how much volume and over all tone your MD might have. I was bit by the " I want bug " so I have gone a couple of times an done comparisons with the aged 1937 Authentic's, aged and non aged CS Authentic's and even shop ordered CS guitars and not a one surpassed my D-28 Marquis in tone, volume and resonance. Out of all of those new guitars I tried the one I thought sounded the best was a D-28MD. I'm not new to playing guitar, I have been at it for 45 years and own 14 acoustic's currently, so I have been around the block as they say . Make sure you test drive yours against those other ones. The D-28MD is a hell'va nice sounding Martin
@@davidharrick469 thanks for the advice David. I have at least for now decided that until I get to be a better player I am sticking with my D28MD. I really at this rate can’t justify another Martin I simply need to practice and get better before I can really compare.
He already sold it. Guy never learns...its why his views are falling off a cliff.
@@rayfischer7552 Hi Ray - before you spend money on a D-42 or D-28, see if you can try playing a well-built D-18, ideally one with an Adirondack top and Adirondack braces. I think that folks who are interested in a D-28 should for sure try a D-18 before they make a decision. I am about $1,000 away from being able to buy an expensive D-18 with great specs, and I think I will enjoy having both a rosewood and mahogany Martin when I get the D-18. I am older and that probably explains why I am able to afford such great Martins. Prior to playing a high-end Martin, I played Taylors 814ce and 914ce for about 10 years. I am definitely on the Martin camp now. They have so much more character and personality compared with Taylors. You will feel "one" with your Martin. You will adore her to death. She will be a "she" to you, an elegant lady who will feed your soul and who will deserve all your respect.
Thank you for going out on the limb and sharing that song with all of us. It absolutely made my day. 🙏
Mike! You're the best.
Jeremy... One of these Carpathian top D-42 Custom's showed up at Guitar Center in Clearview, Tx MINT, and being 300 miles away I couldn't go try it out, and knowing zero about Carpathian tops I was reluctent to order it. So, I googled "carpathian tops", read what I could find, and then looked for video reviews. Wasn't expecting anything being as only 50 were made, and found your video. First, I've watched several of your vids in the past and LOVE them. Your enthusiasm and excitement is infectious, as is your sense of humor. Anyway, the D-42 in this vid sounds great. So I went ahead and purchased today based upon your video and when it arrives if it sounds anything like yours, I'll be happy. If not, it's all your fault! LOL! J/K. Loved your singing too... Just go for it. Don't hold back. Emotion is a good thing. So, what was that song you were playing in the intro? I got what little of it that you played down, but need to know the name of it so I can learn the rest of it. :-)
That is a lovely guitar. Listening to you talk about it. You NEED to keep it. It speaks to you. As an old guy who’s owned about 100 guitars, my opinion is you will kick yourself later if you don’t grab it.
Here in Arizona, Used Martins sell in a heartbeat, so I don’t think as many people have moved away as it may appear.
Thanks for the video
I have been playing Martins almost all my life, recently purchased a Collings CJ45AT, a world opened up for me...
That is a keeper. I still miss the D-18 I had for a few years back in the '70's. You deserve a great guitar. Martin has made great guitars and is clearly making an effort to do something special.
You have an excellent voice. Keep singing.
That’s a good sounding box Sir, and I love the maple binding, in fact, that’s what I got on both of my Edmonds guitars. That’s some nice EIR too!
Man, such a beautiful looking and sounding guitar! It goes well with your vocal too.
Nice video, nice guitar, sounds proper.
72 year old lifetime Martin guy, 37 over the decades, and a Collings, and a Bourgeois. I retired with my lifetime favorites:
First year OM-18 Authentic
Custom Shop OM-28, Alpine over Madagascar, fine herringbone
Custom Shop 00-42, Adirondack over Madagascar
2005 OM-45TB,. Engelmann over flamed Tasmanian Blackwood, torch headstock, carved gold tuners
Martin Custom Shops IMHO match anything. That guitar sounds great buy it !!!
Great sounding guitar Jeremy! The Martin Custom Shop guitars I've played are Great. It depends on what was/is ordered and the basics.
Welcome home! Make it happen! Great song and great video.
I liked the other Martin. Great size but I don't know about the wood combo.
I don't think you have a rosewood guitar, do you?...and this should hold its value, most likely increase.
That guitar sounds so amazing! I own a D-28 modern myself.
Can't agree more with you - Martin is producing some incredible guitars from their custom shop. I do hope you find some clarity on whether to keep it or let it pass. Also, don't be shy with your singing. It's good.
I found a standard D-42 at a local shop its amazing, however the old man that had owned it fell ill and passed away and it was forgotten in its case barely played and developed a center seam top crack. I keep trying to think of how I could swing buying it, don't see it happening. I've never played a custom shop D-42 but the standard ones I've played have really blown me away. The one in your video had amazing tone, thanks for sharing.
Jeremy my friend - not only is this one spectacular - would love to see/hear you regularly sing a tune when you come across these special pieces. Mic up the vocal properly etc. kudos bro
Another great video as always. I just bought my first Martin and love it. Thanks for the honest reviews. So many channels on here that review products can be over critical and not so nice. 👍🏻
That guitar is beautiful. No doubt that back is special. I just received my new Ambertone D41 last week and it is the most amazing guitar I've ever played. Tried d18s, 28s and 35s but couldn't find anything in the 40 series locally. This 41 is just the perfect amount of bling and the Amber is so damn pretty. Never been a painted guitar guy but with the inlay that is there is so perfect it just sparkles on stage like Dolly Parton's blouse!
I love the Ambertone finish.
I kind of think of Collings as being like a 3rd party Martin custom shop. My Martin J40 standard arrived from the USA. Like you, I opened it up and it was more or less in tune out of the box! Also, loved to hear you use the expression 'no slouch'. Used a lot by my mother and her generation and mine (I'm 70), but has kind of fallen out of use here in the UK. First time I've heard an American use it! I thought your discussion of Martin and the boutiques was interesting. For me, Martin is still king. The level of quality for such a large producer, the range of models across the range of prices (even leaving aside their budget models, which I believe to be a mistake), and they can still come up, as you show, with guitars that kill the boutiques. I've mentioned elsewhere on your channel that I have a couple of boutique guitars which I love, but at the end of the day my HD 35 is the one I'll be dragging from that burning building.
Ps...I'm also learning alot from what you share. Your honesty, and overwhelming desire to help others become more knowledgeable and hopefully better guitarist's; as much as they desire, is greatly appreciated.
Nice. I enjoyed your singing! Sounds great. I had a D-42 that just didn't do it for me. Sometimes Rosewood is a little too jangly for me - I usually prefer mahogany. But my Panama Rosewood Bourgeois is killer :) I also have a Martin Custom shop that is basically a 000-18 with Swiss spruce, figured mahogany and lots of bling - love it. Keep the videos coming!
singing does sound good.
I'm with you. Mahogany is where it's at when it comes to that perfect sound. You call Rosewood Jangly, I call it "twangy". To me Mahogany is just so much warmer. I have a 000-18 that has that perfect sound, at least I think it does.
You need to keep this one bro. Your voice sounds amazing as well. Great job
I have a 1970 D-41 and this video warms my heart.
Best sounding guitar that I’ve heard on this channel. I would not let it go out door.
That is such a gorgeous guitar. Maybe it time to hang on to a Martin. I’ve rarely seen one that had the combination of physical beauty and sound. Thsnk your lucky stars and hang on tight.
That guitar really does jump out with the lush rosewood sound. Those overtones!
Any of the 40 series guitars from 2018 up are amazing. Reimagined with forward shifted scalloped braces, are killers. I found a reimagined D41 that sounded as good as any guitar I've ever played and had to own it. It's still my favourite.
yeah! 'been waiting for you to sing...great sound sound!
Martin is KING!! I don't care what anybody says... Martin can and DOES put out the best sounding guitars on the planet. So does other makers as well though. Like Collings, Preston Thompson, Huss and Dalton, Ect. Guitars can only get so good. There is a limit! Martin is definitely at that limit. Awesome looking and sounding 42 Jeremy! Congratulations!
Really great sounding guitar... great job with Follow You To Virgie too!
Happy to rear you sing and strum chords... I often find that the best sounding guitar is not always the best one to sing with... I'd like to hear you sing the same snippet of song on all your guitars with only a single mic to record it all... maybe a basic song like wagon whelles with G D Em C... might be a bit time consuming..but would be an awsome video... just an idea... I currently looking at a used 2004 d-18 and wonder how my weak singing would go on top of that... hummm!?! Currently, I seem to enjoy singing with guitars with laminated back and side more than all solid wood (go figure!)
It's really okay,don't worry.💛
If I had that, it would be the only acoustic guitar I would ever play again. Everything about it just sounds so good…and it looks like a million!
Can't go wrong with a martin guitar and some Tyler Childers! He grew up not to far from where I live in Harlan,KY and I think he's absolutely the real deal country music but you have a great voice man don't never sale yourself short and I've been around music all my life! Keep up the good work love the videos!
I hope you bought the d42. Sounds great, looks great!
WOW ! Think you really lucked out finding that ! ! ! BTW......You sing fine (IMO) ....and that Martin complements it well. All the best with your new guitar. 👍🎸🎸🎸
Jeremy,that is eye candy fr...the back is crazy insane 😳
OMG ... Are you CRAZY? You HAVE to BUY that guitar ... You already sold your soul to it. It is by far the best looking D-42 EVER .... With new strings that thing will blow you away ... That's like 100 times what my 1998 D-28 was .... I love the sound of that thing, and want to see more of it ..
I own two Martins (and two custom Taylors), and will honestly say that I’d need to hold and play that Martin. I’ve never handled a more beautiful or true guitar than any Collings!
Sounds like a keeper, couple of new strings and a bit of love is all she needs..
Geib like “vibe” ;). Great video.
I'm a drummer that picked up guitar 8 years ago and couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. With practice I now get compliments. If you have a voice and something to sing about,go for it!
Neil Young should definitely be played on that box. Nice to hear Tyler too. Sounds like an amazing guitar.
I agree with the others, you should get that guitar and hang on to it, it is special!
Hey Jeremy, That CS D-42 does sound fantastic and the EIR on the back is gorgeous....WOW!!! I know you have apologized about the statement that Collings is owned by Eastman guitars but, when you said that I pushed my tea out through my nose all over my keyboard, you owe me one buddy, what a mess. If it were me Jeremy I would keep that D-42, guitars that sound as good as that one does doesn't come around all to offend.
That is one very special guitar. I truly believe you will always regret it if you let that one go!!!! Like you said, it makes you want to sing. P.S. I have 2 Martins. An HD-28 and a 000-28. One day after playing my 000-28, I told my daughter that this one stays in our family forever! IT MAKES ME WONT TO SING!
I have a (Dave) Nichols made style 41 special, the differences are adi top, high figured cherry back/sides, style 42 snowflake inlay on the fretboard and bridge wings. Sounds awesome. The reason I bring it up was mention of luthier build vs Martin custom shop. I also have a D-28 marquis spec'd guitar and ADI/BRAZ herringbone all made by Dave. Awesome guitars (admittedly I did get them all cheaper from him than I would have from Martin)
That guitar sounds loud and bright. Nice
luv your music bro, keep singing out dude...:)
This is the best sounding guitar you've had.........unbelievable! and its a Martin
Collings owned by Eastman? Wonder how that fits with the Bourgeois- Eastman cooperation on the Bourgeois lower cost line.
Tell me you kept this one…
I’ve played Collings / Pre-War / Bourgeois / Huss & Dalton. None sounded like this beauty.
Adirondack Madagascar from any boutique builder especially Bourgeois is unbeatable by any Martin I’ve ever played
Careful there, the Martin fanboys will be upset. Heard some Huss and Dalton's spank a couple of Collings and Martins too. Gotta love the back on that D42, though. Can't believe they didn't loosen the strings before shipping.
Dude, Jeremy... Beautiful guitar - too much for me, I'd be afraid I'd accidentally do something to hurt it. Love those Martins. Still searching for my one true love. Been happy with Yamaha's (LS6, LL16M) I've been playin' Sunday mornings. Still saving the $$'s for a good D-28 that someone is ready to part with. My ear is too fickle though. Grew up hearing my Dad's '49 D-28 that he still has and still plays. Hard to beat a winner. I continue to love your channel and watch your growth and success. God, family, friends & music. It doesn't get any better than that.
I've a custom shop gpcpa1. It was an obvious run at taylor. I think they succeeded. Love my Martin.
Sound is so beautiful! 🎶🎶🎶❤️👍
Great , I’m beginner guitar player, I was gifted a d42 Collings, unbelievable sound!!
you lucky bastard… Jokes aside thats a great guitar to start on. Hopefully it inspires you to keep learning.
Martin Custom Shop is special. I was at Gruhns over the summer and fell in love iwth a custom shop dread that I really wanted. It was about $4200.00. The wife was in the car with the kids and it was Day #1 of our vacation. I couldn't justify the purchase. I'm a Taylor guy, but that martin has never left my heart. I'm hoping one day I can be lucky enough to get one.
. . . Well done you , Blake. Your guitar will find it's way to you. Wives and children have to be your responsibility...for the now. I had an Ovation Adamas that I had waited over a decade to own (best guitar I've ever handled) ... had to convert in testing times for 'coin of the realm'. They find a place in the centre of your being .
Like all your videos. Thanks, Jeremy.
Sadly it was the Carpathian spruce top that was the problem with my lovely Martin 000-28 Eric Clapton with stunning Madagascar back and sides. That guitar was absolutely beautiful and sounded incredible, but about a year in the top started doing funky things. It started bellying up and this was a very bad sign. I took care of that guitar by making sure it was always at concert pitch and was properly humidified in the winter months. Despite my diligent care the top was a major problem and I had to get rid of it. I suspect that Martin may have made that top a little too thin and that may very well have been the issue. That's only a guess, but it does make sense.
wow that is a niiiiiiice one, this one really got me...for me this guitar would be too much of a tressure...i love my 1996 D28 with scratches and dings....i can take it out and play the heck out of it, it was in kind of a winter sleep...the string height was too low during winter :D now its perfect again, i love that you start singing man...keep it up, huge fan of yours
Buddy I picked up you saying insecure about singing...sooo very honest. May I recommend you downtuning your guitar one full step and try those Childers and Isbell songs alone in your living room and give me some feedback.. Don't just read this comment but please please do it... your voice has a sweet spot too but I think 1 full step lower. Wont hurt the guitar...
Sounds awesome!
That thing's really putting out some low end!
I took $5500 cash to the Dallas Guitar Show a couple of years ago. I was looking for my 1st "Good" acoustic guitar. After 2 days I had narrowed it down to a Custom Shop D4, a Collings, and a Preston Thompson. All around $5K. I think of the three the Martin was the sweetest sounding and I would have bought it but I ran across an old 1977 Mossman that would hang with all three of them for $1600. So I bought the Mossman.
That guitar looks and sounds amazing.
I read something somewhere that Martin replaced the tool they used to shape the top of the headstock in their shops, the old tool was so old, it had warped over time making a rounder edged looking headstock. When they replaced the tool, the headstocks changed back to square and sharp! Would be cool if that's true!
I've heard the same thing and have rounded headstocks to prove it.
Very nice guitar but definitely not a Collings killer my friend. Congrats on a beautiful Martin no doubt. Nice playing Neil Young!!!
I received a guitar in a box like that not too long ago. I think it is UPS’s new “standard” that is probably used for other items too. Mine came in diagonally also. Like you said, she didn’t know how to ship a guitar and had ups do it all. The box works, but it has to cost a lot more to ship with the depth of the box being twice what it needs to be. I still have the box in the attic and will see how much it costs when I reuse it to ship an acoustic in the near future.
Whatcha!!!! Waiting !!!! For!!!! DO IT.!!!!
Collings is owned by Eastman? When did that happen?
I was wrong. Please see the pinned comment. Bourgeois is owned by Eastman
@JeremySheppard Thanks Jeremy, I saw your correction after I posted. Sorry. I appreciate your reviews, you do a great job.
The guitar is growling and punchy back everytime you hit it, just wow! What song did you play starting at 3:29? the play sounds really good too.
Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) by Neil Young
@@JeremySheppard thank you
Keep this one. Amazing rosewood.
Martin Guitar’s are lovely.
WHOA! She ROARS!! :O
Wow i like that string spacing of that guitar would do great with picking as well
I like that one for sure
Man your always finding the goodies I’m jealous man I want to buy from you…
Me too!
Wow.... the sound is really killer
Yes pls.
Wow that's an amazing guitar!!! The tone and looks are amazing!!! that's a dream guitar!!
That seth avett model is beautiful
I am a Collings fan and now have 3 Collings. Recently I bought Martin custom om, swiss spruce with Guatemalan rosewood tone wood, maple binding, vertical martin logo on headstock like om-42. I love this Martin sounds rich and wide spectrum. I am now Fan of Martin custom, only complain about Schaller grand tune machine head. not smooth and very tough tune on 3rd G string. waverly is much much smooth and feel better.
I’m into smaller body guitars. Tried a few Martin OM42 and 000-42 none of them sounded ok. Got a Collings instead. Lucky you for being able to get a good sounding Martin D42 through the net. Martin guitars certainly aren’t bad but I guess quality is just not stable. Don’t think I’ll get one without trying first.
I just bought a Martin 000-28 1937 custom authentic, and I'm in love. Martin makes some great 000s if you find the right one. I'm also now into smaller ones. Also, idk how you can say none sounded even ok. That's a little odd. But all guitars are like that as far as some being better than others. Collings are too bright for me. Jmo. Everyone has their preference
EL34Glo Glad to hear you’ve found the 000 you love. I still want an orchestra body Martin, the particular ones I tried at stores sounded a bit lifeless to my ears, at least not as musical as they should be for their price. I did came across a so much better sounding 000-28 modern deluxe but I was looking for a 42. I agree Collings are brighter, mine is a Traditional which sounds a bit warmer than usual Collings.
Nice singing. Sounds great.
I honestly think there are some incredible Martin custom shops coming out in the last 7 ish years, but I have one so I’m bias 😂
What's the song you sang? Sounds nice?
the 42 is literally the most incredible thing ever.
It brought the best out in you. Playing and singing sounded great. BUY IT!!!!! :-)
sounds freaking incredible! =) i actually like dead strings!
My goodness that is a dream guitar!
I hope one day I can play as well as you and own THAT guitar lol. Seriously
D42 is really the best guitar I think. It is the best bang for the buck for a high end Martin
Great video
Ok this is now my official DREAM guitar . How did this compare to the Bouchers you have played ?
Boucher's are magical. This one hit all of the nostalgia of Martin's with the buzz of modern boutiques
Surprise that they leave the Humidipak in during shipping. Those pack are great, but does not travel well. One accident, and you might have a guitar with a blue interior.
You sounded good bro....
I sang Tyler as I watched the video.I was NOT expecting you too also...so I Immediately harmonized, Although I sang the lyrics in order.
I live in Virgie. Thanks for singing about my hometown lol
I did it for you, Brock!