OM16GT...need a quick opinion

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chapleau	OM16GT...need a quick opinion	Lead	[-]
(06/26/09 7:09 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None I'm looking at an OM16GT for <$700. I haven't seen it yet (a craigslist shot), but I want to try the wider neck and small body size. I've really been waiting for the OM-1's to get out to stores for playing, but this seems like it will be the same or better wood for less money. I own a DC16 now and just love it, along with an M36 and D28. I'd just like that OM-OOO size in the herd. Any opinions? Should I jump on this price, or wait to pay another couple hundred for a new OM-1 when they're a little easier to find? Richard in Neenach, California Three great reasons to teach? June, July, and August.
cb00ne		#1	[-]
(06/26/09 7:29 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That's a good price. I bought one (and sold it) for that price. Seems like they should sell for more, but they just don't. It's a really nice guitar, and I would have kept it... but you know GAS. I'd for sure grab that over the OM-1, personally. - Chris 2006 000-18GE \| 2001 000-15S \| 2008 CEO-4R \| 2006 Felix II \| 1979 Silver Anniv. Strat \| Big Mo M-2 Mandolin
OLDANDINTHEWAY		#2	[-]
(06/27/09 7:33 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I owned one and foolishly sold it. It was an easy playing, high quality OM and the sound was excellent. Looking back, I should have kept it. You should grab that one. Good luck.
Jim1954usa		#3	[-]
(06/27/09 10:16 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Yes, a good price, about same what I sold mine for, they didn't list new for very high at all. It has a very basic woody folk style tone to it, maybe a little bluesy too. I would of kept it if I didn't need the money to pay for my M-36. I would rather have a used OM-16 than a new OM-1 for the neck material and better looking pickguard, the OM-1 has black I think. Never could get the action anywhere even close to this awesome M-36 factory setup though for some reason. Jim
chapleau		#4	[-]
(06/28/09 12:29 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I own an M-36 now, and you're right, Jim. It's an amazing guitar. I like to say it hugs you back when you pick it up. I would like to try that wider neck and even a touch smaller body. Three great reasons to teach? June, July, and August.
ahrimann		#5	[-]
(06/28/09 1:23 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	http://www.elderly.com/items/10U-3859.htm : michael ::: ============== 2002 DM 2005 HD-28 1998 HD-28VR ... and counting
boxelder15		#6	[-]
(07/03/09 9:52 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have both the OM-16GT (2000 model) and one the first new OM-1 bought from Elderly about 6 weeks ago. Very similar albeit the 16 is almost 10 years old and has opened up nicely. I love the neck and the action is down to sublime. The new OM-1 is a great new option for less than $800.00 street price (shhhhh) I actually like the blend of technologies of a solid wood top/back/sides and the stratbond neck. I just did a phone interview yesterday for the WSJ about the '1" series.... I am anxious to see the writer's take (Tim Aeppel). Either option is a great choice. Doug
hogwldfltr		#7	[-]
(07/03/09 12:59 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	http://www.elderly.com/items/10U-3859.htm Tht one is sold and no indication of when so it is hard to use it as an indicator. *********** 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

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