I had one of these and traded it for a new 000-18 modern deluxe. Some might think of that as a downshift but I like the mahogany better in this series from Martin. Martins are temperamental beasts. Most of my acoustics over the years have been Martin dreads, all 1966 or earlier, all Brazilian rosewood, bought a long time ago when I could get a D-45 for under $1000. now I see stuff like that and OM42's as almost embarrassingly gaudy and so I like workhorse guitars that I don't feel I need to wear white velvet gloves to touch. So, my all time favorite guitar was a beat to hell 1941 Gibson that I bought in the early 70's for $1500, a ton of money for me at the time, but had I kept it I could probably buy a condo with it now. That was the sweetest guitar I have ever played, surprisingly gentle and demanded a specific touch, but if you can't say it in a whisper, a zillion decibels won't help. That is something I don't hold with regarding the MD series , which the marketing boasts as "louder." It may be, but that is the least desirable aspect. The intrinsic properties of the wood and build quality trump volume vastly. That's what mics and pickups are for. I had a 1963 J-50 that was beautiful sounding too. Now, in my ancient sense of things I like smaller guitars and prefer the bright airy clarity of mahogany, which the modern deluxe further enhances. While the carbon fiber and metal bridge pins make sense to me in conducting the dynamics of metal strings more efficiently then plastic or bone, I think the VTS (baked) top enhances responsiveness significantly, creating a more 'open' sound, but should not be confused with what an 80 year old Martin sounds like, because it doesn't. That little guitar you use on 'Clouds' sounds lovely to me, and looks like it's been around the block a time or too, which often heralds exceptional stuff to me. So far the best sounding one you've demoed at a store, to me, was the Collings OM2H cocobolo blue Sitka. That was just candy......really stood out. These prices are insanely crazy. I could sell some gear and get one of those, and if any money's left over see about a lobotomy. Then, if I get reincarnated a few times, I might be able to have the time to figure out how to make it sound like you do. And I feel your play in my toe nails on this one with the 000-28 MD. Cheers!
This past Christmas I bought a Martin similar to this one, a less expensive one. It is my favorite guitar of the ones I've had. I share your joy in playing it.
Wow! My first time hearing Emil. I’m just blown away by his playing. I hear some Chet, Jerry Reed, Merle Travis and many more. What a talented amazing player. You gained a new fan today.
Emil I broke down and bought a 000-28 Modern Deluxe about 2 years ago after I retired. My first really expensive guitar and I love it. Sadly I had to buy it online and the set up was lacking but I have done my own set ups for several years and tweaked it in to my liking. I'm definately not in your class as far as playing ability but I love playing anyway.
I got one too, and same deal with the set up, though I tried it first. I never was as happy as I should have been with it but when I traded it for the 000-18 modern deluxe that did it. They're all overpriced so it wasn't about saving a few hundred, I just liked the bright clarity boost I got from the mahogany better. I find any Martin made after 1969 harder to play for several reasons all having to do with neck profiles and action changes.
I have a flame maple neck and back Adirondack top Martin OM - I’m not fit to even carry your guitar though! Man you’ve gotta be one of the best to ever do it! Happy Friday !
Most of what you played sounded familiar and was exceptionally well played. You ended with three high notes followed by a quick muted strum. I'm guessing that quick strum was meant to distract from those high notes but then you realized that wouldn't do the trick, got embarrassed and tried to explain away the "questionable ending" while demonstrating what you felt was questionable followed by suggesting that part could be cut. Of course it was not cut. And why? Because it showed your humanity plus was the most creative bit. No need to apologize. If the prison door is left unlocked, don't pull the door shut locking yourself back inside. Step through to freedom and release your creativity. Nurture and keep building on it. Therein lies the key to achieving greatness.
@@rexmotif no problem!!😄 thanks for listening to my videos!! generally speaking I think they don’t want to set up the guitars super low from the factory, since it’s easier to lower the action later than making it higher. Some people like higher action so it’s better to not have it too low from the start
I bought the EC model in 2003 for I think $2800. Maybe less. It is one of those never sell guitars. I see other steel strings I would like to have e.g. Guild D-55 then I strum the Martin and use that money for something else...
