Members Sangemon Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 Yes, another Martin. I couldn't help myself. And I may get a little gold man inlaid on the headstock...maybe... And yes, it sounds as good as it looks. Here are the specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 Oh, my. That is quite nice and I bet it does sound as good as it looks. Love the back. Congratulations and Happy New Guitar Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 Gorgeous Tom. Oscar booty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revive Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 Congrats! How does it compare to your OM-35? I've been thinking about possibly getting myself a OM-35 sunburst or ambertone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 Not another Martin, Tom!?!? Get a life, man - go get a Recording King - you'll love it, I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 Gorgeous git, man. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 Gold man Inlayed? I 'd get em all inlayed, to match my new gold man tattoos.... Nice git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted April 12, 2012 Members Share Posted April 12, 2012 While you're at it, how about a little gold man belt buckle....hub caps...hood ornament.....earrings for Mrs. Tom......okay, okay, I'll stop there. No wonder my keyboard doesn't work worth a hoot - it's drowning in drool. That git is absolutely gorgeous! :love: Congrats and Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wkendhacker Posted April 13, 2012 Members Share Posted April 13, 2012 Whoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted April 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congrats! How does it compare to your OM-35? I've been thinking about possibly getting myself a OM-35 sunburst or ambertone The two are different. The OM-35, which is a 1935 Sunburst: has a bit more growl and volume, and the OM-28 has a sweeter, bell-like quality which is really captivating. The low end on the OM-35 is thumpier, the OM-28 has a beautifully resonant deep low voice. The OM-28 also seems a bit more articulated. The notes are more defined which may be partially due to the wider string spacing at the bridge (it's 2-3/8" as opposed to 2-1/4" on the OM-35). The OM-35 is Sitka, the OM-28 has an Adirondack Spruce top which has a very tight grain pattern and some really nice subtle silking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted April 13, 2012 Members Share Posted April 13, 2012 Could you will it to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revive Posted April 18, 2012 Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 The two are different. The OM-35, which is a 1935 Sunburst... has a bit more growl and volume, and the OM-28 has a sweeter, bell-like quality which is really captivating. The low end on the OM-35 is thumpier, the OM-28 has a beautifully resonant deep low voice. This sounds kinda surprising... I would have expected quite the opposite. But then I've only played D-35 and OM-28 Marquis, but I have no experience with OM-35 and had assumed it's simply a D-35 in a smaller-body. Per my experience, D-35 is quite rich sounding, with deep bass, very clear trebles. The 28 Marquis was loud, growly, articulate, all perhaps due to the adi top. Gosh, I miss my old D-35 which I sold in a fundraising effort. It's a 1976 sunburst model. I loved everything about it except the dread size and the 1 11/16" neck width. So maybe there is an OM-35 sunburst or ambertone in my future (perhaps in the far future -- I just made a "grail" guitar acquisition this week). How did you buy the OM-35? Custom order? From whom and how long was the wait? My old D-35: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted April 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 How did you buy the OM-35? Custom order? From whom and how long was the wait? I ordered the OM-35 over the phone from Jon Garon at My Favorite Guitars, in Naples, FL. The price was surprisingly reasonable, and at one time Jon had some natural tops in stock. If not, or if you want a burst, it's a Custom Shop order. Mine is a 1935 Sunburst and it took about 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members min7b5 Posted April 18, 2012 Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 Sweet! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brindleleaf Posted April 18, 2012 Members Share Posted April 18, 2012 Yep, that really doesn't look bad at all....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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