Jeremy, on January 19, 2019, I walked into Gruhn's with my right arm in a sling, recovering from my second shoulder surgery. I was looking for a smaller guitar than the dreadnaughts I had been playing to help alleviate the shoulder problems. After removing my sling, I played 10-12 different guitars, but kept coming back to an OM-18 Authentic 1933. As I later found out, it was the first year of production for this guitar and had evidently been in the store for several years. I told my wife I really liked it, but it cost $6000, according to the tag. Without batting an eye, she said okay, get it. I ended up paying $4000 for it, and yes, if you haven't guessed by now, this is the same guitar you wanted. I want to thank you for passing on it, because this is my favorite guitar. As for those people that question spending this much on a mahogany guitar, I would question them about their rosewood snobbery. A great guitar is a great guitar regardless if it is mahogany or rosewood. Personally, I actually prefer the sound of a good mahogany over a rosewood.
Only the uninformed would cast judgement on one wood over another. A friend of mine built a Holzaphel 12 string replica out of pine (like the original). It sounds like a harpsichord and rings forever. I defy anyone to show me a better 12 string. Mahogany has a sweet tone and is tight and responsive. Rosewood is different, not better, not worse.
@@mind140 Well put. I have owned a lot of guitars, I still prefer guitars with mahogany backs and sides. My first guitar bought in 1961 was a 1939 Martin 00-17. 15 Martins later I have a 0000-1 from 1997 and a 2015 00-18V with flamed mahogany backs and sides. I prefer the best guitars over the most expensive guitars. Relicing (sp) of any degree is a deterrent to purchase. Phony is phony.
The best guitar I've ever played was a collings. Mahogany front back and sides. Insanely amazing guitar and brand new for $5500. it was so alive it would ring out when you were playing another guitar a good distance away. Mahogany is my favorite
Honestly Jeremy, who cares what people think! The fact is that YOU love it, is something that no one can take away from you. I feel the exact same about my Boucher BG-151, it is THE sound I’ve been searching for. Enjoy that D-18 everyday!
Agreed, and exactly how I feel about my cedar topped Yairi. I’ve played and heard some stellar guitars but this one just pulled me in. That connection is everything.
Happy to hear your still enjoying the D-18 Authentic, it looks,sounds, and probably feels vintage and as long as it makes you happy, then really thats all that matters, The Authentic series has been around for more than 10 years now, so your not the only one searching and finding that new modern vintage tone and they keep selling. Martin must have got it right with the Authentic line. Enjoy and Merry Christmas.
Hi Jeremy, I'm an ancient acoustic guitarist in the UK. I am one of those Baby boomers who have acquired a significant collection of acoustic (only) guitars over the last 25 years. I love your passion and and your sincerity. My main passion is for 12 fret guitars because of the wider necks which suit me better and I mostly play Collings. I would never play a "reliced" guitar that looks as if it has been played badly - i.e. scratches above/below the strings. The "pickguard" used to be called the "scratchplate" in the UK because marks below the strings would have been caused by trailing finger nails not flailing picks! The time will come when I (and many other baby boomers) will shuffle off this mortal coil and those 20th C guitars will need to be offered to a younger generation. Will the prices of end of 20th century acoustic guitars retain value and love, I wonder? Thank you for your channel.
No need to apologize. I've loved the sound of mahogany for as long as I can remember. I don't have an Authentic, but my D18-GE sounds fantastic to me. Now, if you want to apologize for that shirt, that's another story...:)
I was a big Rosewood fan boy…but sound and feel nothing compares to my D18! Every time I go to a guitar shop and try Rosewood vs Mahogany, I always prefer mahogany. Also congratulations on your purchase and who cares what others think, it’s your money and buy whatever inspires you to play. 👍🏻🙌🙏🏻
@@jixxxxer17 It is darker. I own the 1939 D-18 authentic, VTS, sinker mahogany, aged, with an amber Adirondack top. It does not get any better. It is brighter on the high end compared with the D-28 rosewood authentic, but mine has an incredibly full bass as Jeremy emphasizes. Its bass is better than the one I have on my D-42, which is a rosewood/Adirondack guitar. I play the D-18 much more than the D-42.
Enjoy that beautiful Martin, Jeremy! I own a Martin D18 Golden Era and a 1961 Martin D18. I agree that a good mahogany guitar definitely has a unique and complex tone. Great for vocal accompaniments. I did not appreciate this for a long time , but now find a place for mahogany next to my rosewood acoustic guitars. I’ve been playing guitar since 1967 - so been around the block… Cheers!
Yep. People that doubt the authentic series bc of the price have not played the old Martins, nor the high end models the actually produce the details of the golden era guitars. The standard D18s don’t come close in sound in any way. Also, aging on an acoustic guitar opens the sound up for more sustain and power all around. Needs to be played to be understood before anyone makes comments.
I REALLY hate the whole relic thing! I got my D28 in May of 1993 and when it got its first 'ding' on the body, I was heartbroken. Luckily it was very light damage and a shop (Old Boise Guitars - RIP) was able to buff it out. Now it and my other 8 guitars (Martin J15-12 mahogany along with 7 various electrics) sit happily in hardshell cases and look just a perfect as the day I bought them.
I have a '76 D18 with frets worm near smooth and a fingerboard that shows my 30yr of playing. I am an old man in a small town, there is no one here I would I would trust to work on it even I could have it fixed so sadly it hides in the case with all its scars of the good times. I always wanted a D18, ever since I was 14yo, best guitar I've owned. You enjoy that box... What other people think is not in tune!
Dude, Jeremy... you deserve to have a "pinnacle" guitar. The guitar that you've always wanted. Good for you brother. It sounds amazing. I love the mahogany sound. It's a beautiful guitar.
Congrats man, I'm a big fan of the Authentics, but bought a Gruhn sinker D-18 instead. It's a ridiculous guitar and I know exactly how you feel about your new baby there.
Kudos to you, man, for saving your nickels to buy a Martin D-18 Authentic. Who cares what the naysayers think. Now, you have one, and they don't! I know more than my share about vintage Martin and Gibson acoustics, and you can do no wrong in wanting one of these. I would take one over anything Collings and the other top-tier luthieries have on the market today. Martin has always been and clearly will continue to be the flag bearer that everyone else attempts to follow.
I have a 2005 D18A '37. I paid full pop in 2006 at Woodland Instruments in Tokyo. We are talking $8200. It's hands down the best acoustic of the 100s I've owned (I'm 78). You did right and the guitar will only get better. Merry Christmas, Hoss! PS: You'll like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xCPNLvDjfb8.html
I love the Martin custom and signature models, but there is something to be said for a basic D-18 that can be replaced, and you’re not afraid of taking out to play without worrying about it getting scratched or otherwise dinged up. Love my D18, looking at a D28 along the same lines.
I notice that I get GAS when I'm not playing enough, then I pickup my D18 Standard (2021) and realize it's all I need ... almost 😉🤣I do hope this thing grows old with me!
An elegant, stripped down, and absolutely beautiful, real players guitar. A friend purchased one in sunburst when they first came out and I was immediately ( and still) impressed with it's tone/voice. Thinking about your comments on the non adjustable truss rod, I remember his neck as a slightly more chunky ( but again accurate to "1937") and therefore in my mind maybe more stable over time? Another impressive, stripped down copy was the copy of the first Ditson dreadnought. Again elegant, super light, and a beautiful voice/tone.
With the cash that that guitar requires, does it come with Waverly tuners? By the way, no one should ever have to defend liking a mahogany guitar. Just because rosewood is more expensive does not make it better. The two woods are just different.
You do such a great job articulating the things that many of us feel. Nothing connects us more than the magic that is created when you stretch 6 strings across a wooden box.
Happy for you Jeremy finally you have found your dream guitar, we all have our own dreams. My advice to myself and everyone, if you have a dream, just do it whatever is the dream because life is too short and no one knows what the future will bring plus sometimes we even need to have a moderation in moderation not just too much moderation all the time, so be happy, live your moment and enjoy. Thanks Jeremy and everyone have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a happy New Year regards from England UK 🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄 🎉🎄🎉
Sweet guitar. I had a similar dream. I took a slightly different path. I chose a Gruhn Spec sinker mahogany natural top D-18. It mops the floor with many other guitars I've played next to in jam circles. Tonally is kind of in between the Rosewood and the hog. Dry, balanced, cut the mix, records well, and has the slightest bit of sweetness like rosewood. The adi top is spectacular too. Congrats on another feather in your cap!
New or old? The newer Red Label tributes such as the 2016-issue 50th Anniversary FG-180 and followup FG models are said to be great, and IIRC have improvements over the also very good originals. I had one of the originals, 1971 FG-180 from new, and it was my workhorse for more than 25 years. Action was a bit high out of the box, but set up right--light versus medium strings and typically some other action work--excellent guitar, but those who have likened them to (standard) D-18s I believe are a bit over-praising. Realizing that Martins like all guitars, even within the same model, have some very good ones and some less so, on average those (note, I am not at all saying 'any') Yamahas are not at the same level. They are good, especially for their entry price, but they are not *that* good. They are tough as hell, as many years of traveling as well as camp fire-side playing with mine testifies to. Not speaking for the later (70s?) higher-numbered Red Labels, if I would give that original 180, and it's also popular FG-160 stablemate, any single demerit, it would be that it is not that resonant. My current old, c.1978 or so, "lawsuit" Takamine F-340S is a closer 18 clone--near dead ringer--both cosmetically and playing/sound-wise, with its solid spruce top but, like the Yamaha, laminated mahogany back and sides. The latter aspect doesn't seem to matter too much with those Takamines,...they (and Yairi) especially did a great job on their ply B&S, and with that construction you don't worry so much about humidity and to a degree temperature changes... therefore all of that ilk make for great gigging guitars. Back to the newer solid B&S Red Labels, I don't have enough experience with them to compare to the D-18, but certainly would think "better" than the old original Red Labels - as you would expect them to be given the intervening but especially recent decades' advancements available to low-to-mid priced acoustics.
I own a 1933 Martin R-18 archtop. It is constructed entirely of Mahogony. It has a unique sound that I enjoy very much. As for relic-ing a new guitar? I cannot stand it. I was disheartened to hear Martin has offered a battered road-worn version of the D-28. I never would have believed they would allow such a thing. I do understand artificially aging a guitar like this D-18. If I didn't know better I would have assumed it was a genuine vintage Martin. They do an amazing job. I just hope you'll consider it a forever guitar.
Jeremy, Kudos for buying the guitar that you wanted and no apologizing for it! I got a D-18 Authentic 1939 Aged, and it has gotten even more mellow for all that I've played it. Enjoy playing your Authentic, very nice video!
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations on getting your dream guitar, and also many congratulations for growing your business to the point where your family is taken care of AND you get to enjoy some of the fruits of your hard, hard work. Jeremy, most people probably don’t realize the sacrifices you’ve made and the incredible stress of starting and maintaining a business. That Martin sure sounds sweet and beautiful, and you’re so right when you say they completely nailed it! Those Authentics are the real deal, for sure. Yes, it’s going to require a little extra love and attention at some point, and the cost will be in the range of some mid-level guitars, for sure, but it’s completely and totally worth it! Enjoy, Jeremy, enjoy!!
My Ambertone HD28 will be in my family forever. I have a circle of guitar playing friends who would never spend over $1500-$2000 on any guitar. And when I show them, play mine in front of them, let them play it...they seem to begin to get it. I guess it's the difference between tools and heirlooms
the ONLY reason anyone would shame a mahogany guitar is that they are jealous and defensive that their perceived value of their rosewood owned instruments are being somehow (stupidly) insulted - there is NOTHING and I mean NOTHING superior about rosewood comparatively, and you could say that about a lot of actual tone woods. Clearly, there is a difference from lesser quality tone woods - like we wouldn't want pine back and sides, but so many boomers and guitar elitists in general are so pissed off that mahogany can not only sound better, but that it's finally becoming way more popular than it had ever been before. 3/4 of my Martins are mahogany, and for a good reason - they sound the best. Some players will feel their rosewood guitars sound the best and it's all totally subjective, but for my money, I PREFER mahogany all day long.
I love my D-18. It’s less than 10 years old but it sounds better than my 30 year old Gibson, and my 20 year old Taylor. It has the most balanced sound of any acoustic I’ve played, and I’ve at it for over forty years!
Merry Christmas! Beautiful guitar! Sounds great too! I love my mahogany Martins, unapologetically. I have more mahogany than anything else. My first Martin was a D-18GE (yours was not available yet).I play my CEO-7 mostly, but it is exceptional and it suits my style. I know that it's not your thing and I don't care...because it is mine. Enjoy!
I bought a 2007 D18 Vintage new they called it the new golden era Martin and i have to say it sounds and plays incredible , when i entered the store that i bought it from they had on display some beautifully ornate D28’s and other very high end Martins which i picked up and played but they weren’t for me they sounded muddy and since i already own a Taylor 810 which is quite bright sounding with a neck to die for i didn’t want a muddy sound but i picked up this D18V and played a G chord and the rest is history every song i grew up listening to from the late 60’s and seventies were coming out of that guitar so needless to say it will be with me till I’m laid to rest and hopefully one of my grandsons will end up loving as much as i do and thats the thing with an awesome acoustic guitar it becomes a family heirloom who cares how much or how little a thing costs if you love it then price really doesn’t come in to it just love it and play the hell out of it.
Lovely guitar in every way…however I have lived for a few years with a Roy McAlister Nick Lucas model, back and sides of 100 year old Cuban mahogany…better tone than any contemporary mahogany Martin I’ve ever heard. And not crazy expensive, under $7K. What counts is a soulful tool that lifts the spirits whenever you open the case… Happy Holidays!
I always aspired to own a Martin Dreadnaught. Bob Shane played a Martin and that was my inspiration. My first one came from an advertisement on the college billboard back in 1969-70. It was a used D-18 of questionable parentage but it was a real Martin. Over the years I bought a beautiful 1929 O-28, another D-18 after the first one was lost in a house fire, a Lo Prinzi, still have it, and a couple more. My biggest disappointment was a D-45 I bought new from a dealer in 1989. Maybe my expectations were too high for this beautiful guitar- it went back to Nazareth 3 times, the last time during Covid when you couldn’t even bring it inside. I was met in the outside lunch/smoking pavilion where it was picked up by an employee without even an inspection! That final “warranty” repair included reglueing the plastic binding coming loose, it’s second neck reset and fret replacement, a new bridge to help resolve a bowed top, repair a cracked brace and a bill for over $1000.00! Not bad for a mint condition, rarely played 30+ year old D-45. That’s when I made up my mind to sell it. I still think a Martin makes one of the best guitars and I still have 2 that have stood the test of time.
Hi Jeremy. You mentioned your D18 hangs on the wall in your dining room. How do you manage humidity levels in your home? Thanks. P.S.-- I have always loved and amired the sound of a good D18.
Love that you were able to get The Guitar, and that it moves you and makes you have that ahh feeling. May you and your family be blessed and uplifted in the Lord.
Nothing to be ashamed of. That's a beautiful ax with a fantastic tone. Many people don't understand that Mahogany is one of the finest tonewoods available. It's light and responsive and it's been around as long as musical instruments have, and it has outstanding tone. Rosewood is another tonewood that is deep, rich and has outstanding tone with it's own characteristics, as are woods like Koa, Ebony, Walnut and dozens of others. Makes no difference. A well made instrument is a joy to hold and to own. I own a D28 that I'm in love with. I have two less expensive mahogany based instruments that I grab like you do and play all the time. I keep my instruments meticulously maintained. Congrats and play that D18! Don't give up on that OM.
I have a 1958 Martin D-18E. Pretty amazing guitar. It looks exactly like yours. I understand that there are only 25 left in existence as they only made 300.
Hey mate. Love the channel. Love the fact you are passionate about the guitar first and foremost and not the clicks. It comes across so pure. Its an eternal battle to provide for a family and keep the ship afloat. That what Dads do. I have sold guitars in past i regret as well. But I'm better for it now. If you ever find a nice lefty martin, please let me know. Lots of love from Australia. Keep fighting the good fight.
I've owned many guitars some better than others I've owned one of my dream guitars for me it's like now wat for me one thing I've learned out of all the guitars I've owned their just guitars that's about all I can say if you can make a sound wit you can make music I've heard cheaper guitars sound better than expensive guitars I really think it's somewhat of a gimmick IMHO.
It’s beautiful! It really is an accurate and tasteful recreation. People who like heavy relics are probably trying to live vicariously through the real people who beat up guitars once upon a time. It’s not so much about the look of the guitar, but the lifestyle beyond it that it represents. Everyone wants to be a bad dude and live dangerously- why not do that through one’s guitar, lol? ⚠️🤘🏻🎸 I’m personally not a fan of relics unless it’s a recreation of an old model that is done tastefully and accurately. However, if someone showed up to my door with a beat up thing at my door, I’d still totally play it. I wouldn’t like it, but I’d totally play it. 😉😂
Honestly, paying for dents and scratches to make something LOOK old doesn't make it old nor authentic......give your head a shake, strip naked, run around the block a few times, and take a plunge in the lake in January. Was it made by some old guy who used to work at martin that is now like I don't know 178 years old??? If it makes you happy, fine, but seriously? There must be something hallucinogenic in your water. Words have meaning...."authentic' means real, and imitation is not authentic. Period! I suppose if Martin told the truth and just said it was a copy from their original plans they wouldn't sell as many for an inflated price. Should have bought a new one unscathed for $2000 less and I'd scratch it up for you for only a grand Canadian.
I age my own guitars by playing gigs on them. Thousands of gigs. I have zero interest in purchasing a new guitar that is anything but pristine. It’s just pointless to me but that’s me… you do and buy whatever you want.
There’s something magical about Martin dreadnoughts. The only thing I don’t like about Martin is how stiff the strings are on them. I’ve never played one even with lighter strings that will bend. I get it bluegrass players and most acoustic players don’t bend notes but yeah, it’s brought me to sell every Martin I’ve had. BUT I’ve never owned a Martin Dreadnought
Dude, I can’t even imagine how fantastic that 1937 D-18 must be!! Wow! I have a 2023 D-18 standard I bought new, as my first nice acoustic, (I am only 22) and I’m absolutely in love with it. I had a D-16 special before it, I like Rosewood, but I think mahogany just sounds way better. At least I just prefer it. But that is seriously one hell of a guitar you’ve got!
Guitars are like people, some bring you good vibes and some drain you. I agree with you about the ‘relic’ craze, I have a rather burgeoning collection of Gibson J45’s & 1 J50. They’re all pushing up the years and although they all get a turn at being ‘gigged’, but like you mentioned, I look after my instruments fastidiously. The ‘aged’ look is a gentle stroking rather than, as some would put it . . . ‘bashed about’ and treated with contempt and disrespect. Anyhow, that’s my take on things. 🎶👍🏻
Hiya Jeremy. I recently bought a D28 ModDlx which looks and sounds great except thru my guitar pedals where the sound is to overwhelmingly deep in overtones. I installed an LR Baggs Anthem pickup. I’ve found at high volumes with a QSC K10 monitor I can’t seem to cope with the muddines while adjusting all the eq/filters as possible on my LR Baggs Voiceprint preamp. I’m thinking it’s the rosewood and general “bigness” of the D28 that’s causing the issue. However I do use the same Baggs Anthem on an old Yamaha LL5 mahogany dread naught and that guitar handles mod pedals and high volume just fine. I want a quality mahogany that will work well with my guitar rig. Can the D18 stand up to the challenge? Lovely playing and well made video. Thanks brother!
One of my guitars is a 1969 D18 (original owner) and it is staying with me until the end of me. I do folk and Americana. Around 8 years ago it had a neck reset, other regular maintenance, and a K&K Pure Mini pickup was installed. I usually use Martin RETRO light strings on it and I sometimes string it with Martin Lifespan PBs lights when I want more punch. Play on!
Unfortunately I think they are still using vinyl sanding sealer which affects the finish depth and appearance of the grain esp on the back & sides. Doesn’t have the beauty of an old one.
I really dream about Authentic aged 1937 D-28 VTS with Madagascar rosewood, but they're almost 10k$. If the instrument was my bread and butter I'd opt for it, but for hobby that's too much :) I will prob end up with mainstream D-28. Also they just do not exist for sale in my country.
Funny you mentioned the thru-saddle, Jeremy. I bought a used D-18GE about 2 years ago and it has a thru-saddle, as well. I bought it from a blue grass player, which I am not, so it came with the action set up way too high for me. I figured, "no problem, I'll just take down the bottom of the saddle as I've done many times before on other acoustics". Wrong! I ended up taking it to my guitar tech and he adjusted it for me. Thankfully, I haven't experienced the "up and down" problems you have, perhaps because it is an older guitar. I also use D'Addario, humidipaks, which help regulate the moisture content of the wood. At any rate, the guitar is playing and sounding great, so I am a happy camper.
Now that is a guitar in my taste. Great choice,love the relic,love the yellow-ish top. Love the cut-thru saddle. Thats everything in a D-18. Relic,aging,patina.. whatever to me. But ”aged top” for me is only the color-tone. The yellow/honey golden finnish.
Hi Jeremy, I played brand new Martin 1937 authentic d18 aged model and brand new 1939 authentic d18 aged model in guitar shop. I played one hour on this two guitars. I believe 1937 will be better sound. Do you know any different about this two model guitar ? Thanks a lot
Congrats on your Martin. It sounds great but in all honesty it's not much better sounding than the Red Label Yamaha FG 5 which sounds as good if not better than my Martin D28 for 1/3 the price. I love Martin guitars. I also own a D10 and a D15 limited edition but IMO they are over priced. Anyway again congrats on your new guitar. I hope you get many years of satisfaction out of it.
I really liked what you said about relic’ing guitars, especially how it makes people think that it’s okay to treat instruments like crap. I’ve always dreamed of owning a D-18, but my old Yairi DY-45 has kept me pretty happy. It’s been with me a long time and lots of places, so it’s a bit banged up, but every bash came with some of my own pain.
Through saddles on martins aren't that much harder than modern saddles. Usually, martin doesn't compensate the through saddles. they're the same thickness as modern saddles, just a little longer. You don't have to file the end radius perfect, just close. I just use anything round about 2.5 inches wide and wrap sandpaper around it. You can get radius gauges from stew mac. Your saddle is probably fossilized ivory, so yeah dont mess that one up. You can have different saddles you put in for different seasons. The worst part is getting you old saddle out. Maybe that's where a good luthier would come in. They are usually glued from the factory. That's a really nice martin you have, that top really has the vintage tone in it.
Thats not true bro, lool at SRV's guitar u can see how it aged from when he first got it to what it was and the same with rory and have you ever toured??? In a van and only played the same 3 guitars on the road?? Im gonna say NO you havent because i can see you have a ton of guitars, which is cool but for example i bought my dream guitar in 2010 which was a new gibson es-335, custom shop fender strat NOT with no relic and my acoustic my martin 00-17 and they have a ton of wear that is ALL REAL and its because i play only those and i have play every single day and if there isnt a gig i will play 6-10 hrs a day and im not saying this to say ooo look at me lol but i decided back in the early 2000's that i was gonna do this for a living and realized well all my heros came from a time when there were no video games even though ive never been a "gamer" i still gave my ps2 away and stopped doing anything that could take away from playing and yes i take care of my guitars but now they have a shit ton of wear and you can see pics from over time so thats not true what your saying at all. Ive noticed most guys and gals dont play that often and then you have the guys who have a lot of guitars so they are always playing a different one and if they go play a "show" they take one guitar to there local bar play a set and go home so ya your never gonna see wear but if u play like a working musician and touring with the same guitars u will see a ton of wear! Look back at buddy guys strat in the mid 60's as well or....um trigger🤔 because he plays only that guitar
More... John Pearse phosphor mediums. You can thank m later. Don't be concerned about trussrod stuff. And don't be fooling with the "action." Muscle up! -L-
I know its not the same guitar. I went to gc with my son in law to look at d18's and they only had a scratch and dent special. It sounded ok, but, i played a 28 style with adirondack and vts. He worked there and got me over 1000 off the price! I love it and i play it all the time. Its a d28 and im not sure why they dont call it one. It has all the other protocol! My warranty even says d28 btw
Depending where do you live yeah, Hopefully your guitar will hold up, here in Canada the humidity and temperature changes drastically and I saw a couple of Martin needing resets after only 4 or 5 years. Your guitar case is your friend!
I just purchased one and decided I'm not gigging with it. Definitely not putting a K&K in it because of the lack of truss rod, plus it's so perfect, I don't want to change it. And as far as the fluctuations, so be it. It'll be as temperamental as the human condition. Some days it'll be easier to play, others not so much. Great video. Best D-18 I've ever played.
Can you comment on how this guitar compares to the Alvarez Honduran Mahogany guitar you reviewed a while back. I realize they are similar but very different, but I am interested in both for purchase and would love your opinion.
For decades I was an Ovation guitar fanatic. Ever since Sept. 2019, I became a Martin fan, and won't look at another guitar I have a 2nd one on lay-away.
Jesus, You will never be satisfied with whatever you have! You’ve owned so many wonderful expensive guitars but you sell them and then you’re after another one I wonder how long you’ve until you’re bored with this one will be?????
Nothing wrong with wanting something over the top nice. Purdey Shotguns, Morgan Sports cars. Everyone has a dream of some kind. You wanted this so have at it and enjoy.
