Nice video, the OM-42 sounds great.................... OM/000's are the perfect body size to me !!! I retired with three (a first year OM-18 Authentic, a Custom Shop OM-28 Alpine/Madagascar, and a very rare 2005 OM-45TB Engelmann/Tasmanian Blackwood), so 3 OM's with six different tone woods, a variety of voices from the same body size. I've owned some fine Bourgeois and Collings over the decades, great vintage style guitars, but my heart, or should I say ears, belong to Martin. After the firsts hit, high end Martins hold value extremely well, especially tone woods that are constrained or rare. May every musician's journey include a Martin along the way.....................
This guitar is unbelievable! I have a 92'herringbone d16/18. Sound is unparalleled! It stays in tune always. I sometimes go to tune and all strings are in tune. You get what u pay for with a Martin Guitar!
Best described by Paul, I am close to being in a trance. Beautiful played Quinton and thanks to both of you for letting us hear all the different guitars. Thanks for your effort and time.🙏
Such a sweet guitar and looks incredible. Just don’t know why martin is still charging boutique prices for these things when they are churning them out so quickly. They could reward the people for being so loyal to the martin brand since 1833 by giving us something affordable every once in awhile (I said after checking the price of one of these)
I've got a 000-custom shop beauty w/vts top, I settled on Martin after trying diff other high-end brand(Eastman,Taylor, Larrivee)! If u go used uu may be able to save some money, but yea premium price for Custom Shop/Deluxe models/Authentic series/40's series run ab 5-8k and up! If I were to spend over 3k on a guitar I would go used or Bourgeois/Collings etc. They are incredible but they charge boutique prices for high-quality factory/customizable guitars!
Concerns over costs certainly are understood. Conversely, the "lower price syndrome" is exactly what drove manufacturing overseas (we blame the corporations but...it's us!) Again, not attempting to justify rising prices, however, I wouldn't expect a skilled U.S. craftsman to do an excellent job, with outstanding quality, for less than I would expect to earn building that same quality ;-) Best wishes on your GAS!
I just bought one of these today. Absolute killer. I decided my life was to short to be able to go the cheap route. I don’t regret. Got some discount from it since it was b stock. I checked against 10k guitars in the room.. this sounded best. Exactly like the guys is saying in the room. CRISP AS FUVK. can recommend
Just lovely. For my very remedial skill level, I find the 000 easier to play than the OM, maybe the shorter scale on the 000. But wow, the OM sounds great! And so pretty!
Truly impressive instrument. Granted, some builders charge a premium for line-built instruments. If a boutique builder sounds better (or comparable), is competitively priced, it is worth considering. I am not brand loyal. Whatever the "right" guitar is, works for me. That's the key to a sound purchase; all things considered, does the instrument work for you, and do you want to keep playing it? Easier said than done to be sure.
I'm fortunate enough to have bought one about 18 years ago when the price was about $3K. (Should have bought several! lol) Seriously, I absolutely love my OM-42. Not just the playability and the sound but it is the absolute perfect size. Not too big, not too small - it just fits. You can cradle this thing closer to you when you play. I like that.
Kudo's to Quinton for a nice demo of this very pretty Martin OM-42. Is this OM-42 Forward-shifted? I have a 000-28 Reimagined that's rear-shifted, but I also have a 0000-18S (12 fret slot head) that's GE braced and forward shifted. I'm spoiled by having nice Martin's. Thanks for showing us this pretty OM-42!
Love both a OM-28 and a 42. There are more differences than "bling", higer grade woods in all Martins 40 series, and pickguard is different aswell. 2 & 3 series have same grade.
Beautiful looks and sound.....my only issue is I wish Martin would go back to the teardrop shape on the pickguard.....the last couple years they seem to have squared them off by the bridge......not nearly as attractive as the teardrop...they went from beautiful to plain ugly on these new pickguards
It's one great guitar. I bought one in 2000, and it actually sounds better than it looks. I'm very glad I got this before Martin went hog wild with automation. Big mistake. I don't consider Martins to be a hand made guitars anymore.
Get a guitar like that and it seems to just flow out of it. Or try an OM with Adirondack VTS top and Ziricote back and sides, hide glue, 1.75" nut, modified low oval neck with performing artist taper. Not as flashy but nice
I had a 1995 Lowden S32 custom, slotted headstock with the same amount of bling always regret having to sell it. Keep up the great work.
Nice video, the OM-42 sounds great....................
OM/000's are the perfect body size to me !!! I retired with three (a first year OM-18 Authentic, a Custom Shop OM-28 Alpine/Madagascar, and a very rare 2005 OM-45TB Engelmann/Tasmanian Blackwood), so 3 OM's with six different tone woods, a variety of voices from the same body size.
I've owned some fine Bourgeois and Collings over the decades, great vintage style guitars, but my heart, or should I say ears, belong to Martin. After the firsts hit, high end Martins hold value extremely well, especially tone woods that are constrained or rare.
May every musician's journey include a Martin along the way.....................
Fancy appointments or not, this guitar sounds so beautiful. 😍🥰
This guitar is unbelievable! I have a 92'herringbone d16/18. Sound is unparalleled! It stays in tune always. I sometimes go to tune and all strings are in tune. You get what u pay for with a Martin Guitar!
Best described by Paul, I am close to being in a trance.
Beautiful played Quinton and thanks to both of you for letting us hear all the different guitars.
Thanks for your effort and time.🙏
This is beautiful, loving how this sounds. First time listening! Enjoyed the heck out if it!
Such a sweet guitar and looks incredible. Just don’t know why martin is still charging boutique prices for these things when they are churning them out so quickly. They could reward the people for being so loyal to the martin brand since 1833 by giving us something affordable every once in awhile (I said after checking the price of one of these)
I've got a 000-custom shop beauty w/vts top, I settled on Martin after trying diff other high-end brand(Eastman,Taylor, Larrivee)! If u go used uu may be able to save some money, but yea premium price for Custom Shop/Deluxe models/Authentic series/40's series run ab 5-8k and up! If I were to spend over 3k on a guitar I would go used or Bourgeois/Collings etc. They are incredible but they charge boutique prices for high-quality factory/customizable guitars!
Concerns over costs certainly are understood. Conversely, the "lower price syndrome" is exactly what drove manufacturing overseas (we blame the corporations but...it's us!)
Again, not attempting to justify rising prices, however, I wouldn't expect a skilled U.S. craftsman to do an excellent job, with outstanding quality, for less than I would expect to earn building that same quality ;-)
Best wishes on your GAS!
I just bought one of these today. Absolute killer. I decided my life was to short to be able to go the cheap route. I don’t regret. Got some discount from it since it was b stock. I checked against 10k guitars in the room.. this sounded best. Exactly like the guys is saying in the room. CRISP AS FUVK. can recommend
No.
@@angelg8445 Ummm, that's if you can find a Bourgeois/Collings in the $3K range....certainly not new....
Man that thing is a beaute.
Just lovely. For my very remedial skill level, I find the 000 easier to play than the OM, maybe the shorter scale on the 000. But wow, the OM sounds great! And so pretty!
I've got a custom OM42 ec deep body with cedar top . Love it
Well, I think your vids/demo's are the best.....Paul's knowledge and Quinton's pick'in, superb........ya ya ya fan boy I know......lol!
Truly impressive instrument. Granted, some builders charge a premium for line-built instruments. If a boutique builder sounds better (or comparable), is competitively priced, it is worth considering. I am not brand loyal. Whatever the "right" guitar is, works for me. That's the key to a sound purchase; all things considered, does the instrument work for you, and do you want to keep playing it? Easier said than done to be sure.
Do the J40 next :)
Yep, I have one!!
Gimme it
What a great a guitar. How about comparing it to an OMJM?
I'm fortunate enough to have bought one about 18 years ago when the price was about $3K. (Should have bought several! lol) Seriously, I absolutely love my OM-42. Not just the playability and the sound but it is the absolute perfect size. Not too big, not too small - it just fits. You can cradle this thing closer to you when you play. I like that.
Inflation, you could’ve invested into stocks and had 10x
@@bowerybums7846 That's what I do for a living. 🙂
Kudo's to Quinton for a nice demo of this very pretty Martin OM-42. Is this OM-42 Forward-shifted? I have a 000-28 Reimagined that's rear-shifted, but I also have a 0000-18S (12 fret slot head) that's GE braced and forward shifted. I'm spoiled by having nice Martin's. Thanks for showing us this pretty OM-42!
lucky!
its not foward shifted but thats why I like it..makes it a bit unique
great tone
Pity most musicians are never going to be able to afford one.
Wow!
What a great instrument, just so expensive.
Love both a OM-28 and a 42. There are more differences than "bling", higer grade woods in all Martins 40 series, and pickguard is different aswell. 2 & 3 series have same grade.
Beautiful looks and sound.....my only issue is I wish Martin would go back to the teardrop shape on the pickguard.....the last couple years they seem to have squared them off by the bridge......not nearly as attractive as the teardrop...they went from beautiful to plain ugly on these new pickguards
If Quinton puts a few dings in it maybe Paul can knock a couple grand off the price ! LOL ! !
What do you think is better? I choose between OMJM and OM-42. I can not decide))
Listen to that bluegrass/blues
It's one great guitar. I bought one in 2000, and it actually sounds better than it looks. I'm very glad I got this before Martin went hog wild with automation. Big mistake. I don't consider Martins to be a hand made guitars anymore.
Wish I could noodle like that.
Get a guitar like that and it seems to just flow out of it. Or try an OM with Adirondack VTS top and Ziricote back and sides, hide glue, 1.75" nut, modified low oval neck with performing artist taper. Not as flashy but nice
Thanks Quinton and Paul. How does that compare to a 000-28e Modern Deluxe?
@@texhaines9957 i played that deluxe alot recently I just cant play such a thin neck...the om 42 sounds better to my ear
John Mayer wrote the music for this video
Take care of your voices and health little worried.
Beautiful sounding and looking guitar though!
Loud guitar son