My Martin OM28 Acoustic Guitar
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00:00 - 02:59 - My Martin OM-28e
03:00 - 03:36 - The Specs
03:37 - 06:31 - My history with this guitar
06:32 - 08:29 - What strings do I use?
08:30 - 09:21 - Thank you for watching!
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Bought a custom shop Martin orchestra model bc of you! I love it
Rosewood back and sides, Sitka top. Flame maple binding on body as well as fingerboard. A triangle wedge of flame maple on the back of the body too.
Way back when, Martin guitars were scarce. At the time they were hard to get… you had to pay for it up front and then wait for about two years before it would be delivered. These days, you check with a Martin dealer and you could walk out of the dealer with your own Martin. I’m glad to see you with an OM-28… it is an excellent instrument for a singer-songwriter. More balanced than a D. Not to say that a D doesn’t have a place. If you find yourself in Northern California in the near future drop me a line.
Thank You for sharing this with us.
Nothing could be more personal a choice than a guitar (and specifically an acoustic guitar).
As a player myself, another person could order my meal, pick my cloths and shoes out, even choose a watch for me and I would get along just fine.
My choice of guitar though, that can only be decided by myself and no-one else.
Isn't it fun listening to and experiencing how these good, all solid wood acoustics age? The depth and strength and subtlety of voice grows. So rewarding.
Mary, listening to you play often helps me move passed my own mental block in my playing, this was one of those times. Love your passion. Thank you for yet another great video.
The path statement and two hands feeling more connected to your instrument was everything. I appreciate the way you Articulated that. Amazing video. Love your music and style.
Amazing tone in those hands. Great content as always, thank you for sharing!
In some of your videos you just glow. I finally realized in this one what it is; such an authentic passion! In this world of drama and negativity it is so fresh to see that. God bless you.
The feeling I get when I pick up and play the first note on my HD-28 is like walking into your grandma’s house. It was the 41st one I played and the connection was instantly magical. It was 2009 in Gruhn Guitar and still has the mojo.
Hoping this new turn in your content keeps growing your audience, Mary. You’re such a genuine and generous person.
I have a Martin 00-15 and I absolutely love the tone of that guitar.
Mary. Pure joy when you find THE GUITAR. Its upward and onward from here . Awesome.
Wonderful guitar, outstanding musician, extraordinary video. Keep up the stellar work, Ms. Spender!
Beautiful guitar! I have a 000-18 from 1937 and the wood is the warmest I have ever heard. It’s my constant in my small collection.
Wow. Definitely the most incredible sound I’ve ever heard come out of an acoustic guitar. You made me set my sights on it, will have to look to see if I can find one. Thank you. Hope all is well. Keep doing what you do and being an inspiration to many musicians and songwriters around the world.
I was surprised at how the colour of the top changed so much so quickly but I like the more golden look. Really nicely balanced sound. Also prefer using fingers over plectrum.
For me Martins are the most authentic sounding acoustic guitar and it always makes me so excited to play on. Great video and you sound amazing!
The more you talk about this guitar, and play it, the more I love it! So awesome!
So getting you just got my first real Martin a few weeks back after years of dreaming. They're such great instruments and to know that your own Martin is always waiting for you to play any time you like is a sweet feeling.
I think it's time for you to do an instrumental album. Love hearing you play.
I absolutely love my Martins! I have a '67 00-18 and a '99 HD-35, both of which have stellar tone and personalities all their own. Just spectacular instruments. 🔥❤👍
I have a '66 00-18 and it is my go to guitar.
yes ! I bought a D28 in 2012. The spruce was so anaemic... 10 years on the table is lovely, aged and dark... and sounds divine. Nice video.
As a guitarist who has had quite a few guitars over the years, nothing touches my Martin D-35. My search for sound was simply over. Now I am wanting an OM or 000 like yours!
Such a beautiful, warm sound!!!
Great video, Mary. I went 000-28 recently when looking for my dream Martin and am loving it. I look forward to it aging and getting old with me. I thought I was done getting acoustics when I stumbled upon a Guild M20 that I fell in love with in store previous to this purchase, but I've always wanted a 28 series Martin so now I have both and am fortunate that they are both inspiring guitars. I just need to add one of those Anthem pickups or something similar to one of them to have the plug-in option.
I've always felt that acoustic instruments choose their musician and not the other way around. It's such an intimate scenario when you play an acoustic that, when you find the right one, you know it and you never let it go. Wonderful video as always.
I love gear videos. I have admired you OM and always enjoy when you use it in a video. Your clear love for that guitar was an inspiration for me when I was deciding whether or not to buy my 000-28 which has very similar specs. I am glad I did.
Got a 1975 D-35 and have had it since new! Over the years that's one thing about the D35 .. it sound has just gotten better and better. When I hold it against my chest I can feel the vibrations coming from the sound box .. amazing! 🤠
You make very soothing videos, a pleasure to watch 💖
It sounds really beautiful. I think you and it are one of those really good instrument-artist matchups. It's great for how you play. Your approach is great for getting the best out of it. It's one of those wonderful "more-than-the-sum-of-its-parts" match.
Keep producing the sonic wonder.
I have a 1985 D35. It sounds great. It’s one of the first Martins made with an adjustable tension rod. I’ve busked with it in the NYC subways for years, un-amplified. It’s a gem. I would like to get an OM28, like yours. Eventually. I have a Taylor 814ce, also; but it’s the Martin D35 that is my favorite. It’s a workhouse.
Great video Mary, love your style /approach 👌🏻👊🏻
Wonderful!! I have the exact same guitar but a 2020 and I love playing it so much!!! I agree it seems to warm up....both in tone, color, and beauty.
It's truly an amazing instrument and love hearing you playing it!! You are a joy to listen to!
How lovely of you to share
Love the herringbone finishing on this guitar, beautiful.
I too have an OM28e and it is amazing! It and my HD28 are my favorites. Have a couple Taylor's as well but the Martin is just a different feeling. My OM28 is my couch guitar. Its always around and always makes me smile.
Beautiful guitar. My personal go-to acoustic is a Martin 000-28. I’ve had it many years. I also love the way these guitars age.
such a great video, your voice and playing are so relaxing
A lovely story beautifully told. Thanks for sharing.
Truly is beautiful.
My Ibanez 12 string acoustic at about 40 years old has aged well too. Yes you can hear the years of joy.
It really is special when you find the one guitar that is made for you.
I don't own such an expensive guitar. It does sound beautiful. I have a 80.00 rogue. Now before everyone boos. It was all I could afford. Im dissabled and live on a strict budget.I set it up myself. Got the action down to 5/64ths. I named her marcalene the vpire queen. And she has literally saved my life! After my husband and sister died in the same week, I had a breakdown after the hospital I decided to play again. Playing gives me focus and a purpose. 4 yrs later and I've learned 165 cover songs and wrote 14. I'm 60 yrs old and I love it when I see people like Mary show their love for that special instrument. All the best to you musicians out there
I bought mine years ago (2014/15) from Andertons, a DPA5K, which was marked down because it was slightly bruised on the underside. Best acoustic I've ever played. Very very happy with it.
I have had a OOO28EC for the last 20 years its a beautiful honey gold color and has an amazing sound. I think I got lucky - just a perfect storm of amazing qualities. It too like yours sounds good strumming but it really comes to life while finger picking. Continue enjoying your beautiful guitar
The sound!💖🔥 I love it
I loved what you played in the beginning of your video 💜
Love the sound
I know how you feel Mary. I've been playing a Martin OMCE (#83 of 150) with Claro walnut b & s since 2010 and it is my "desert island guitar". Does everything well, plays great and is ageing quite nicely!
thank you, your talent has really grown. i have liked your style
Thanks Mary, it's a wonderful guitar and back story.
Wow! You and that guitar are beautiful!!
Nice! Thanks for sharing. I've always wanted a Martin. You're much appreciated.
WOW. What a sweet vignette! Lovely playout at the end. Wonderful stories shared. Thank you ❤️ Cheers 🍺🇬🇧
I love your playing Mary. You and that guitar are perfect together.
No, you didn’t. Spam alert!
Your style of playing is beautiful! Definitely a style that i want to learn and improve!
I have enjoyed listening to you mature along with the guitar. Here's to a bright future for both of you.
Beautiful. I have a mahogany Martin 00-15M and it has such rich warm tones that I love. Completely different than my Taylor, which is much brighter. I love my Taylor as well, but that Martin just has some magic in it.
I've been fingerprinting my D18S as a folks Ingersoll since 1972. It just gets sweeter.
I have a 2020 OM28e Modern Deluxe. I love it. When I first opened the case and strummed it was like angel's singing. Now every few months it seems a new angel joins the choir. I play random rounds around Nashville and almost every night someone asks me about the guitar, telling me how great it sounds.
Beautiful sounding Martin. 👍👍
I bought my D-28 in 2004 and had the same experience. After a couple of years it started to sound better and better as the years went on. It was "warming" as you said.
I am a finger-picker.
I have owned 15 Martin guitars since 1961.
I currently have a 2015 00-18V and a 1997 (one of 370), 0000-1.
Your Martin seems to be an extension of you, beautiful and inspiring.
Thanks Mary! Love the guitar! Definitely my holy grail as well!
Well done Mary, what a beautiful guitar. I just bought a lovely Martin 000Jr-10E.. and I love it, so comfortable! cheers from Australia.
Hey Mary,
I have been watching your video from last many years. This is the first time I am commenting. Love your work.
Please keep it up. 🙏
Mary, that was a wonderful story! I found myself fascinated by even the mundane stuff such as your strings. Perhaps you are a master story teller as well as a master musician and singer. I have played a 76 Martin D35 for decades and now mostly a Larrivee D-40 so the dreads are for me but you make me want to try one of the smaller acoustics. Your sound is delightful.
Mate fingerstyle always feels soo good. It's a real connection to the voice of the instrument. I need to use a compressor to get the sound right but I love fingerpicking electrics like my beloved SG too.
I love what you're playing at the guitar
Woww❤ What a beautiful soulful playing ❤️👌. Randomly found your channel and hearing you play so nicely i checked the full video 😊 and loved your channel.
You are a amazing guitarist.
Now I am seing your courses after seing in description 😁.
Subscribed your channel for more regular music updates🙏
I love how you play!
You are a fantastic player!
It's nice to see a musician on TH-cam talking about a dream guitar that could realistically be purchased by most people, and not some expensive vintage guitar.
I recall seeing your video about this guitar from when you got it, and it was one of many pro-Martin videos that influenced me to buy a D-10 for my first acoustic guitar.
Thanks for this post, I've the same OM and really enjoy it After sold my D41...different but you are right, for finger style and for singer, it's one of the best guitar ! 😘
Thanks for sharing that!
So nice to see the change over those 3 years. I have the same specs on a sigma guitar. Hope that will age alike!
Excellent playing and tone.
I have a Martin OM-21 and it’s 15 yrs old now and sounds wonderful. David
a lot of my friends play Martins, lovely guitars :) :) :) My personal guitar, which I have played for 45 years, is a 1968 Guild D25. LOVE her.
Even lower level martins without rosewood are made with so much love. I have Martin Road series DRS2. It’s about 4 years old I’ve owned it for 2 and omg it has been through so much hell it’s cracked and glued back, but the sound still makes my brain tingle and it feels like the sound keeps opening. I also use the same strings!!! Just the .12-.54. Martins are just really made different. I love my baby.
Course Martin provided the blueprint and rich history that all guitar builders base their own models from. I’d love a Martin but I actually opted for a second hand 12 fret handmade Brook Taw guitar made in Devon. A guitar I really love
Your video was the reason I bought my OM28e nov of 2019 😎👍🏼
Thanks for another enjoyable video worth watching. I fully understand your sentiments about this guitar. I've been playing a Martin OM28CE since 2006 and enjoy the extra few frets since it has the cutaway. Coming from a Dreadnought style guitar it feels like moving from a limousine to a sports car.
Martin Silk and Steel are awesome, low tension helps me tolerate the pain in my hands, and I like their mellow tone in comparison to bronze.
Another great video!
I’ve never been so early for a video! I’m really looking forward to the new album! Lone Wolf is one of my all time favorites
Wow thank you Adam!
beautiful. thank you
Nice video, Mary, well done. Most YT players don’t mention strings and gauges, so that was interesting. Martin flexible core and Retro Monels are both great… the latter especially on older guitars. Cleartone last ages and are smooth and LOUD. Your fingerstyle is lovely.
Beautiful sound.
I’ve got a Martin OM-28V. Plays and sounds AMAZING!
Thank You, Mary!
I’m just imagining how many choices you had to sort through to find that gem! Shopping for acoustic guitars is the bane of my existence. I found that beyond a certain price point (for all solid-wood) the brand or age rarely matters - the instrument either has the magic or not. Right now I have an Eastman E6OM that is similar to your Martin, but with spruce top on mahogany, w/ ebony fretboard. Not as magical as your Martin, but pretty good - and enough to know I love that particular shape and style. Maybe someday!😇
Love the Martin OM/0/00/000/etc bodies. They sound so good. Dreadnoughts are sound cannons, but the rounder bodies have more nuance to their tone, especially Martin's versions.
Agreed, I bought a D35 in 1975. It was so white in appearance. After 47 years, it is beautiful. Color is rich and sound so resonate.
Great video Mary luv your guitar,did not buy my gpc 28 Martin cuz of you but I definitely thought of you and your guitar when I bought it.
Beautiful guitar, beautiful sound...beautiful player too
I love my two Martin guitars (6 and 12-string). I just love the Martin sound!
It sounds amazing! Great guitar in great hands ❤
I have the same guitar. I bought it on a trip to the Martin factory in 2019. I bought it a plane seat on the way home :) I also have the dark night finish strat... we have similar tastes it appears. BTW, using Elixir 12 strings really brings the guitar to life. I also replaced the bridge with bone.
I would love to learn this song you were playing at the end of the video. I am thinking of buying a Martin and when I saw this video, it made me wanted it more. I love your style. Thank you for posting.
love the OM-28! I play a Martin 00-18. Somewhat similar but a touch smaller and has mahogany back and sides with the Sitka spruce top. Such a warm and intimate guitar! Added the LR Baggs Anthem for additional flexibility.
I have the OM-28 modern deluxe and they are very special guitars. Have a J-40 also when I want more volume. Great video Mary!
I have a local luthier created violin and HR Pfretzschner Bow that have been with me for over 50 years now. We have all three aged well. Rehaired with Siberian White and the random new bridge and sound post. They are my comfort.
Over the past 3 years I've held 15 different guitars. Bought 9 and gave away 5. My LÂG 30 feels so warm. And what a voice she has. That is my first reach always. Second is the Cordoba.
Mary, I am with you I have Martin OM 28 & 000-42. I used Martin lifespan but recently switched to a elixir strings which I have been told will last longer and sound amazing you might want to just try it just for fun. Great video Mary keep up the wonderful work love the guitar Pickin!
Well done. Nice Ax 😀