What about the 000-18A?

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james747	What about the 000-18A?	Lead	[-]
(06/09/09 7:31 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None The forum is full of threads about the D-18A, and passionate owners; I am one. By comparison there seems far less enthusiasm for the 000-18A. No disrespect meant for the 000-18A or those who own one, but did Martin miss the mark with the 000? I have only played one, and it didn't grab me. I had the same initial response with a D-18A, and later bought one.
encinitastubes		#1	[-]
(06/09/09 9:55 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have a D-18A and a 000-18A. I bought the D-18A first. When I first tried one, I couldn't believe how loud and "unfiltered" it was compared to other great dreads. However, the neck put me off. Later, I found one where the strings just blended perfectly and the low E sounded like a piano. Nothing came close from the 5th fret down. A lot of other guitars were in the ball park or even better from the 5th fret up. However, I realized that a lot of dread playing I do is in the first position and bought it. Couldn't be happier. A year later, I had a line an opportunity to buy a used D-18A in pristine condition. It did not have the low end of the D-18A, but had an extremely balanced and lively response all the way up the neck. I traded for it. I use the dread with a pick and the 000 with a thumbpick and really like how my right hand doesn't have to adjust much depending on the guitar. Also, it has bloomed into having a huge low end; almost like a subwoofer. It's low end equals the D-18, but without the depth of a dread. It is easily my favorite guitar right now. It's weird, but other guitars sound slightly muffled to me after owning these two. I think one reason that the 000 doesn't get as much publicity is that a lot of folks who play them prefer the sound of a cheap frontporch blues guitar. Otherwise, they go for a pristine sound of an OM. To me, the 000 is sweet and articulate. I haven't found another 000 that compares.
magictwanger		#2	[-]
(06/09/09 10:39 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Encinastubes has pretty much nailed it, as far as I'm concerned.........no nother to post anymore- Both fabulous guitars,and I don't own either,but have played both recently. I AM Gassing for a D-18A,but certainly love the OOO,except I am pretty much set in small bodied gits. Good luck
sunny jimm	Authentic!	#3	[-]
(06/10/09 12:21 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi James; I made my way over to Dusty Strings in Seattle to give the 000-18A a try and was really knocked-out!!! Amoung their huge selection of high-end guitars they also have an excellent 000-18NBlake, and a simply stunning OM-18GE as well, so I was treated to A-B'ing them. Together with Dan - one of Dusty's great salesman, I got all the other Martin 000's and OM's as well as Colling's 000/L00 models out, and put them up against each other - What a treat that was! Dusty Strings is THE BEST btw. Both of our opinions ended-up: there was absolutely NOTHING that had the presence and articulation as the Authentic, including sheer volume. The other guitars were each (in there own way) top-quality and worthy of owning, but the "magic" was with the 000-18A clearly - and that was assessed being "in front" of them all, as well as "behind" while being played. Dan faithfully played each - picking and strumming the same song - and we were pleased as you can be when it came time to let the Authentic out for a stroll. I did my best to do such wonderful instruments right, and went away "haunted", of course! I want........... - Sunny
00045		#4	[-]
(06/10/09 3:41 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I own my 000 Authentic over a year now and love it. My favorite Martin ever!
MPS		#5	[-]
(06/10/09 6:31 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Some have said the difference between the D-18A and D-18GE is more pronounced than the difference between the 000-18A and the 000-18GE. Thoughts? Mike Mike Sampson Martin 0-18 Custom (Adi) -- Martin 0-28VS -- Martin 00-21 GE -- Martin 000-18VS Custom -- Martin D-18 GE -- Santa Cruz OMS -- Kennedy OM -- 1970s Guild F-212
encinitastubes		#6	[-]
(06/10/09 9:16 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Just to clear up, my first reference to the used guitar that I bought, in the second paragraph, should have been to the 000-18A, not the D-18A. I have found the difference to be just as pronounced. I have also found that the breaking in period has made a really big difference. I wonder if the glue has something to do with how it has progressed?
Imapickn		#7	[-]
(06/10/09 9:39 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I only wish the 000-18A was an OM .. I would have preferred the longer scale length. Can you imagine the cut-through volume of an OM-18A ?? mmmm I wonder if I could order one that way, and what would be the up-charge? ima
hemet		#8	[-]
(06/10/09 4:50 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Is the bracing different on the 000-18A than the standard?
om28vr	What about the 000-18A?	#9	[-]
(06/30/09 5:54 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have owned one for a little over a week now, and played it with other musicians for the first time ever this morning -- it is now my single favorite guitar! <smile> Dave in SLC
ragpicker		#10	[-]
(06/30/09 6:07 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	+1 what om28vr Dave said. In two weeks the 000-18A has become one of my favorite guitars.
hogwldfltr		#11	[-]
(07/01/09 8:02 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	MPS wrote: Some have said the difference between the D-18A and D-18GE is more pronounced than the difference between the 000-18A and the 000-18GE. Thoughts? Mike Mike, go ahead and edit your post. -Lee *********** I've been known to play with the following: '71 D-18 (restored): '06 D-18GE : Backpacker : '82 D-41 : '66 D-35 (restored): '30 2-17 (restored) : '67 00-18C : '44 00-18 : '44 00-17 (restored) : LX-175th : '30s 0 Uke: '20s 2-M Uke (restored): '82 MC-28 : Gibson C-0 Classic : '98 Martin D12-1 : '08 DSM : '80 D-37K : '70 Guild F-112 (restored) : and a '98 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide. Forum intro #992, DON'T TRASH THEM; RESTORE THEM! *********** "What do you all look like?" Post #206
rrussell8		#12	[-]
(07/01/09 8:43 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Are you sure that Mike needs to edit? Not encinatastubes? Happy Trails 1926 0 Uke; 1934 0-18K; 1954 0-15; 1966 00-21; 1975 0-16NY; 1993 HD-28; 1999 Backpacker; 2001 000-16GT; 2004 OM-28GE; 2004 FeLiX; 2007 LK Smith 00
jmstern		#13	[-]
(07/01/09 11:21 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm coming up on my first year with my 000-18ASB and it is a pretty cool guitar. I do wish it was long scale. Sound-wise it is pretty incredible. I really wasn't crazy about my 000-18GE (as it opened up it got bassier and bassier and bassier), but I'm really liking my 000-18A. I has already beat my old 000-18GE by 3 months. That has got to be a good sign. JMS

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