The more I hear these Parlor Guitars, the higher on my Wish List they go! I think they pack some powerful projection without a lot of "fanfare". Perhaps why I find them so attractive - they've a somewhat humble character about them. ?
I like your attitude Tony on that 1935 Martin O-17 with the installed pickup. The reason to buy any guitar (new or vintage) is to be able to play and enjoy it. Your guitar playing this morning is fantastic. 🙂
Love this video and topic…I recently acquired a 1948 all original Martin 00-17 and it is by far the favourite in my acoustic arsenal…I’ve been buying & selling guitars trading up to it for some time…and wow, it’s more than I ever hoped for. I’m so delighted to see a comprehensive video dedicated to these sleeping beauties in the vintage Martin market. It’s great to see them getting some love here.
I picked up an all mahogany 1929 Martin 0-17 for a shockingly low price (about 5 years ago). It can handle steel strings without any issues, is light as a feather, and less temperamental than some of my other vintage guitars. It's one of my main go-to guitars for writing.
Many Vintage Guitars made before the 50's ARE super special. Especially the Mahogany's. When they were being made, the Trees that these Guitars were made from were incredibly OLD & some, Ancient ! If some of these Vintage Guitars sound magical, that's because they are !
I have a 1936 Martin 00-17 in very good condition that I bought from Thunder Road guitars in Seattle about 8 to 10 years ago…..I agree with all of the attributes you mention..It is a magic guitar with wonderful resonance that is a pleasure to play..and I mostly flat pick. Bravo on the singing again, love it
I was shocked by the sound of the 26. I expected it to be like a Ukulele in tone. I liked them all, but the first one is my favorite. Since it is my 72nd birthday, your video was a great present. Of course, if you would like to send me a one of the Martins, I would not be insulted. Great show as usual.
I have been on the lookout for 00-17 ever since you did your favorite Top Ten Martins Acoustic. Tony, I already Knew you are an awesome Guitarist and Teacher but man you surprised me when you started singing in this episode! Your singing sounds Great too! Man is there anything you can’t do? P.S. Looking forward to Banjo Tuesday show!! Thank you!😊
My dad bought a 1954 00-17 back in 1957 and with his passing in 2019 I inherited it. Original ivory tuners. I only know a few chords, but my goal is to learn how to play in my retirement years. The tone is so sweet...
As usual another entertaining and informative episode. I really can’t choose which guitar I liked best but any of them would have a place in my guitarsenal. Speaking of which thanks for reminding us about Guitars For Vets and how the proceeds from shirt sales goes to help them out. Your guitars for vets comment along with the tattoo topic brought back some entertaining memories. I was drafted in 1972. To make a long story short I ended up in MP school at Fort Gordon GA. I really didn’t want to be an MP so I asked my drill sergeant if I had any options. He said there were a couple. 1 I could quit and they would send me off to the infantry!!! not my ideal job. 2 if I didn’t graduate or got kicked out of MP school I would probably be transferred to communication school. With that information combined with a town pass, a bit of alcohol and a tattoo parlor I hatched a plan. I figured if I had a tattoo on my right forearm whose subject matter was incompatible with law enforcement they would kick me out of the MP’s. I got the tattoo and a couple weeks later we went from winter uniforms to summer. I proudly rolled up my sleeves to display my new tattoo and my drill Sargent spotted it immediately. He said “that wasn’t there when you got here was it”. No Drill Sargent was my reply. He got really close and said “come with me”. We headed towards the CO’s office, the plan was working. I waited outside for a few minutes before being summoned to the office. Upon my arrival I was informed I was going to receive an article 15 it’s like a written reprimand accompanied by a fine. In my case the offense was “defacing government property”. I was shocked and said but it’s my arm. The CO replied correct however it is attached to the ass that I own!!! He then informed me the fine would be $150. I didn’t get any more ink while I was serving however in the years that followed 5 more pieces have been added. I just discovered this artist and thought of the Acoustic Tuesday family ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vYfKov8XylQ.html
I have this exact guitar. Bought it in Austin at a pawn shop. I had just moved to Austin to play music. The guy I had look at it said he wouldn’t do a thing to it. Even tho it has “character”. I paid $1000 for it. They say it’s either a 1945 or 1946 oot 17 Having some work done on it. My guitar Doc says it’s worth “upwards of $5000”. It does sound awesome! 🥰😍😘❤️🩵👍🏻my fav guitar ( and I have a GS 810 rosewood Taylor and a1996 blue Gospel Gibson…). Love hearing u play 🙏
Great episode. I've always had a thing for your 1935 Martin. Love that thing. I learned something from watching this episode rather than listening to the podcast like I usually do. I noticed some bending of the strings while you play and that you were using the three finger G chord and embellishing with the fourth finger to add to it. Great little subtleties that I would not have otherwise noticed.
I always enjoy when you talk about your Martin 2-17. I've had mine since 1971. It was a $600 college graduation gift to myself. I think I payed too much for it considering it was 50 years ago. That said, It's still the best guitar I own.
Tony, they are all stellar! I think I like the 0017 the best, sweet tone, great for Nick Drake songs, great harmonics, I play a Martin 00015 at the local Guitar Center while the dog is being groomed, love the all mahogany!
Hey Tony, Cool show again. Nice find at that price indeed, the reason or reasons for them painting the inside black truly puzzles me though - I suppose we can just chalk that up as a brainfart ahah! Regardless, it still sounded good though. I have a 000-15SM and I do dig mahogany models too 🤙
Hey, Tony you showed a video of Bella White. She opened up for Sierra Ferrell last year in a few shows. If you haven't heard of Sierra Ferrell, I think you should check her out. In my opinion the best Female Singer Song writer in Nashville today. Talk about bringing you back to the beginning of the 20th century. Love your Channel and Talent! Watch you every Tuesday for the last four years.
I don’t know if I prefer the 00 or the 0, both sound great and unique! I have some Australian blackwood and I can make either a 0 14 fret or a 00 14 fret of it, not a bigger size. But I can’t decide 😢 I’d like to make it look like an old 0-18k, simple and elegant.
I don't like Martins... I don't like all-mahogany guitars... Generally speaking, that is. So, please someone, tell me why I just fell in love with the 1936 Martin O-17
My main Martin is a Custom Shop 0-15 12-fret. It sounds more like your size 2 with a little more oomph & bottom end. It’s a 25.4” scale but has the 1-75” wide nut, and the fact that the single-0 guitars are deeper than the double and triple-0 models, it just thumps for such a small guitar.
