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1918 Martin 00-18 Review- My New All-Time Favorite Small Body Guitar
This guitar is a finger pickers dream. It has mojo for days and I absolutely love it. It’s very much a players grade vintage guitar but considering the year I’m tickled with it. It might be my new all-time favorite small body guitar. It leaves a little to be desired in hard strumming and intonation but the mojo and overall vibe more than make up for the relatively few shortcomings it has.
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Martin D-18 S Gruhn Spec 12-Fret (2022)
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This might be my favorite guitar I’ve owned. Sinker mahogany Gruhn spec D-18 with an Adirondack top. Everything about this guitar makes me happy. Here’s some tunes hope you enjoy it!
Martin Vintage Series HD-28 S 12-Fret (1996)
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This guitar is so pretty it makes my heart palpitate. I’ve been driving a lot the last few days and not eating the healthiest food so that may also be playing a factor but even without that this guitar sends my heart fluttering. Being a 1996 it’s nice and broken in. It rings for days and is as loud as can be. The HOA said I can only play it from 9am-9pm on account of neighbors keep thinking the...
Martin Vintage Series HD-28 S vs Martin Gruhn D-18 S
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I fully acknowledge I might be the only person in the world who cares about comparing these 12-Fret guitars but I’m having so much fun that I barley notice the complete lack of fanfare when I post these videos and that counts for something. Anyway. This is your classic Martin rosewood versus mahogany battle but this time in a 12-Fret dreadnaught. I can’t hardly wait. The specs on them are virtu...
Girl in the War- Josh Ritter Cover
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This song has been running through my mind a lot these past few days while we’ve sat with my mother in law Karla as she passed away. It talks about having a girl in the war and the helplessness you feel. I think about Karla being the girl in the war as she experienced the process of death. I think of all the people who have loved her throughout her life from the time she was a little girl up un...
Martin D-18s 12-Fret VS Bagnasco & Casati D-18s 12-Fret
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This was my favorite comparison to date. I’ve been down a 12-Fret rabbit hole of late and these two are at the top of my list. The Martin has sinker mahogany and a 1 3/4 nut width the B&C has a wider 1 13/16 nut width. The B&C also has no adjustable truss rod which is scary for a lot of people. Here’s my take: The Martin is a little easier to play complicated pieces (The Stone and Captain) but ...
Bagnasco & Casati D-18 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar
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My Martin D-18s Sinker Mahogany 12-Fret may have met its match. I absolutely love this guitar. It’s similar to my Martin with two notable exceptions 1) It has a 1 13/16 nut width as opposed to 1 3/4 on my Martin and 2) there’s no adjustable truss rod. Is that a deal killer? Would you own a guitar without an adjustable truss rod? Have you had an acoustic with a wider nut width?
Huss & Dalton OM Custom 2021
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2021 Huss & Dalton OM Custom in sunburst finish. Torrefied sitka spruce over sinker mahogany back and sides. Adirondack spruce bracing. Tortoise shell binding. Ebony fretboard with stingray inlays, ebony belly bridge, and ebony pins. Zipper back strip. Gold Gotoh 510 tuners. Anthem SL installed. 1 3/4" nut with 2 7/32" string spacing. Standard long scale satin mahogany neck, mod "V" profile. Co...
Martin D-28 vs Martin D-35
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This was SUCH a fun comparison. I traded my 2015 D-28 for a 2011 D-35 but before I did I took a quick video of the D-28. Several hours later I played the same songs on the D-35. I had to boost the volume on the D-28 slightly as the D-35 was a lot louder and/or I may have had the microphone closer. Probably a little of both. Which tone did you all prefer?
Martin D-35 Standard Acoustic Guitar 2011
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Just some tones real quick like. Got this today hope you like it!
Gibson SJ-200 vs Martin Sinker D-18s
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Gibson SJ-200 vs Martin Sinker D-18s
2023 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Series 1957 SJ-200
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Just tones.
Gibson Custom Shop Historic Series 1957 SJ-200 Review
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This is a 2023 Gibson Historic Series 1957 SJ-200. Flamed Maple back and sides with a thermally aged Sitka spruce top. 1.724 nut width and a 25.5” scale length. Overall this is a fantastic guitar. The J-200 is one of my favorite sounding guitars. I’ve always thought they were a little too big but this one is really comfortable and I was surprised how small it looks on the video. New these are $...
Gibson Historic Series 1957 J-200 Review
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This is a 2023 Gibson Historic Series 1957 J-200. Maple back and sides with a thermally aged spruce top. 1.724 nut width and a 25.5” scale length. Overall this is a fantastic guitar. The J-200 is one of my favorite sounding guitars. I’ve always thought they were a little too big but this one is really comfortable and I was surprised how small it looks on the video. New these are $6300 I’m selli...
Martin D-42 vs Martin D-18s vs PWGC HDI
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This might be my favorite comparison yet, mostly because I learned how to add words so you can see which guitar I’m playing at any given time. Also it’s only 6 minutes long so you guys can get back to whatever you’re supposed to be doing. 2023 Martin Gruhn Spec Sinker D-18s 12-Fret 2005 Martin D-42 Standard 2018 Pre War Guitar Company HDI Which one do you like the best?
Martin D-42 Standard vs Martin Gruhn spec D-18s Sinker
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Martin D-42 Standard vs Martin Gruhn spec D-18s Sinker
Martin D-42 Standard vs PWGC HDI
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Martin D-42 Standard vs PWGC HDI
Martin D-42 Standard Acoustic Guitar (2005)
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Martin D-42 Standard Acoustic Guitar (2005)
Pre War Guitar Company HDI (2018)
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Pre War Guitar Company HDI (2018)
Martin Custom Shop Sinker D-18 (2023)
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Martin Custom Shop Sinker D-18 (2023)
Martin D-18 Sinker vs Pre War Guitar Co. HDI
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Martin D-18 Sinker vs Pre War Guitar Co. HDI
Pre War Guitar Co. HDI vs Martin Custom Shop Sinker D-18
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Pre War Guitar Co. HDI vs Martin Custom Shop Sinker D-18
Martin 12-Fret Sinker D-18 vs Martin Sinker D-18
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Martin 12-Fret Sinker D-18 vs Martin Sinker D-18
Martin Sinker D-18 12-Fret vs Martin Sinker D-18 vs Pre War Guitar Company HDI
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Martin Sinker D-18 12-Fret vs Martin Sinker D-18 vs Pre War Guitar Company HDI
Gibson Hummingbird vs Martin Custom Shop Sinker D-18
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Gibson Hummingbird vs Martin Custom Shop Sinker D-18
Gibson Hummingbird Original vs Gibson Elvis Dove
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Gibson Hummingbird Original vs Gibson Elvis Dove
Gibson Hummingbird Original Review (2024)
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Gibson Hummingbird Original Review (2024)
2024 Gibson Elvis Presley Dove
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2024 Gibson Elvis Presley Dove
Gibson Barney Kessel (1968)
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Gibson Barney Kessel (1968)
Martin Gruhn Spec D-18s 12-Fret Sinker Mahogany Review (2022)
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Martin Gruhn Spec D-18s 12-Fret Sinker Mahogany Review (2022)

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  • @tuaacoustic
    @tuaacoustic 2 дні тому

    Martin Vintage Series HD-28 S น้ำเสียงมีพลังมาก

  • @Mason_N.
    @Mason_N. 4 дні тому

    I had a 1996 D28 and it was awesome! Not everones favorite era of Martin but there are some hidden gems they've made like this one What a great clear sound!

  • @flannelguydiy6458
    @flannelguydiy6458 5 днів тому

    I just sold mine two weeks ago

  • @BanjoRose_down-picker
    @BanjoRose_down-picker 7 днів тому

    That guitar has a pretty voice.

  • @MrPotPoet
    @MrPotPoet 8 днів тому

    I own the same guitar, but one year older and made of koa wood instead of mahogany for the body. 1917 Martin 1350 koa. It is simply delightful. It sounds so sweet it actually makes me euphoric.

  • @TOMTOM-zj5xj
    @TOMTOM-zj5xj 8 днів тому

    Good job ! Brother✌️🤓

  • @TOMTOM-zj5xj
    @TOMTOM-zj5xj 8 днів тому

    How much is the price ?

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 8 днів тому

      @@TOMTOM-zj5xj probably around $4000 but I haven’t listed it yet

    • @TOMTOM-zj5xj
      @TOMTOM-zj5xj 7 днів тому

      @brotherdavemusic406 Thank you 🙂 Bro ! ✌️🤓

  • @scj_mcm84
    @scj_mcm84 10 днів тому

    You are right, amazing video for who enjoy this kind of dreadnoughts. I'm thinking in purchase one Larrivée 12 fret dreadnought, because the Martins are trully expensive. Also, I think you did a great job showing the features of both guitars, real playing with good taste...not overdid. About the instruments: I'm a mahogany guy, but the rosewood in this 12 fret bodies have something special, really to think on it...

  • @harmur80
    @harmur80 10 днів тому

    Very nice comparison. the 28 sounds a little more balanced (and deeper) than the 18. But I'm sure I would be happy with either one of them. thanks again.. by the why, your strumming is very good. I esp. like the fast strumming comparison starting at around 8:57. Again well done👏👏

  • @SunnySummers
    @SunnySummers 10 днів тому

    Awesomeness!😊

  • @SunnySummers
    @SunnySummers 10 днів тому

    👏👏

  • @SunnySummers
    @SunnySummers 10 днів тому

    Sounds great!👏👏

  • @NoUseForAName0626
    @NoUseForAName0626 12 днів тому

    Both are obviously amazing!! Hate to be cliché lol but yeah, I'd be beyond happy with either.. I've got a Gibson Advanced Jumbo that I'm so thankful to have.. I think it's Gibsons best acoustic they offer.. Well, I've never owned or even played a J200, so I guess I can't really say that. Lol.. As much as I love my AJ and don't ever see myself parting with it, I still prefer Mahogany back and sides over Rosewood.. Anyway, lol. Do you offer a Layaway plan? Haha!!! Awesome Hummingbird!! 🤘

  • @GregTeachesEnglish
    @GregTeachesEnglish 13 днів тому

    I would love to add vocals. Message me if you're interested.

  • @marceloferreira7878
    @marceloferreira7878 13 днів тому

    Year?

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 13 днів тому

      @@marceloferreira7878 I believe this was a 2024 but it had some bracing issues so I sent it back.

  • @thesundreamers8423
    @thesundreamers8423 13 днів тому

    Did you sell O 18?

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 13 днів тому

      @@thesundreamers8423 yeah I sold that a while ago. I’m getting a 1918 00-18 in later this week which should be fun but kind of a different animal

  • @larryb7047
    @larryb7047 22 дні тому

    I'm a '57 vintage. Does that thing have a "month" of manufacture? Do you have still shots available (showing any defects)? Sounds great!

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 21 день тому

      @@larryb7047 I’m not sure what the month was I sold it so I can’t look at this point but I don’t remember any particular month being listed although I’m sure someone could figure it out based on serial number

  • @t3601f
    @t3601f 25 днів тому

    Sounds great 👍

  • @shaneronretainer
    @shaneronretainer 29 днів тому

    All I here is pick...

  • @rabbadatz
    @rabbadatz 29 днів тому

    Martin all over

  • @ZeitlanKozan
    @ZeitlanKozan Місяць тому

    Cracks in a 2024 guitar? 😮 I’m under the impression that it takes years for that to happen. I’m in the market for a Hummingbird, saw a few at Carter. I was about a few thousand $ short. If I could play like you, I would have found the loot.

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 29 днів тому

      @@ZeitlanKozan it was damaged before initially being sold so I got it at a discount. My guess is the damage came from a strike not humidity related but I’m not sure the reason.

  • @mikesing01
    @mikesing01 Місяць тому

    Just bought the Epiphone inspired by Gibson SJ 200. I love it. Can’t afford the Gibson

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 29 днів тому

      @@mikesing01 they make great guitars no shame in an Epiphone. Enjoy it and congrats!

  • @rolandoo002
    @rolandoo002 Місяць тому

    Sounds Sweet 😊

  • @jerryaustin7534
    @jerryaustin7534 Місяць тому

    I think the 35 sounds a little clearer, especially on the bass strings than the 28, at least when playing the regular non- capoed rhythm. Much of the time, they both sound very similar, almost to the point that if you weren't watching and only listening you wouldn't know when you switched guitars. I own an '86 D-35 myself that I bought new. From my own experience, the 28 is maybe a little easier to pick lead on because of the slightly narrower/thinner neck.

  • @t3601f
    @t3601f Місяць тому

    Great playing!

  • @liberalsrmentallyflawed3611
    @liberalsrmentallyflawed3611 Місяць тому

    Pick is to thick.. really can't get the true tone of the guitar because of the loud clicking of the pick..

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 Місяць тому

      @@liberalsrmentallyflawed3611 good feedback I always use a thick pick I’ll record some videos with a thinner pick too

  • @softsouthernknight
    @softsouthernknight Місяць тому

    I should send you up my 1972 D-35 and have you play it for everyone. Totally put back together after separating in 3 pieces by Carter Vintage after the Nashville flood in 2010.

  • @soofitnsexy
    @soofitnsexy Місяць тому

    great stuff but completely differnt guitars I have actually had both,,,,the sinker being a 12 fretter changes everything...a standard 14 fret sinker dread is magical...btw I really prefer the 42 here!!! thanks

  • @Jackiesbeenhere
    @Jackiesbeenhere Місяць тому

    Man, that Martin is something else. Beautiful guitars!

  • @Jsop0331
    @Jsop0331 Місяць тому

    What song are you playing at 602?

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 Місяць тому

      Amsterdam by Gregory Alan Isakov was around the 6:02 mark

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 Місяць тому

      Amsterdam starts at about 5:10 and goes until about 6:28 then I play House Fire by Tyler Childers in drop D

  • @tfsnousa
    @tfsnousa Місяць тому

    Standard sounds better to me. Looks better too...

  • @arrondaniels358
    @arrondaniels358 Місяць тому

    Awesome work, Dave. Music chilling out the dog and it’s going to sleep. My dog did the same too…lol. What mic are you using? Thanks for your hard work! Love the tones. -A

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 Місяць тому

      @@arrondaniels358 it’s called an Audigo mic it’s wireless and hooks to your phones using Bluetooth. Pretty slick contraption when it works right.

    • @arrondaniels358
      @arrondaniels358 Місяць тому

      @@brotherdavemusic406 Thanks, brother.

    • @jtuminello7z
      @jtuminello7z Місяць тому

      D42 sounds amazing! IMO, the best of the two.

  • @Joe-m6p6b
    @Joe-m6p6b Місяць тому

    Sounds good, nice playing.

  • @stephenfogle319
    @stephenfogle319 Місяць тому

    It's a great sounding Gibson.

  • @Nefi0011
    @Nefi0011 Місяць тому

    Sounds so beautiful wow. Maple just give acoustics such a unique sound. This beast will sound so amazing after a few years

  • @soofitnsexy
    @soofitnsexy Місяць тому

    im shopping for a sinker dread right now! is that a sitka or adi top?? non vts? etc?? curious about the specs thanks Bro

  • @soofitnsexy
    @soofitnsexy Місяць тому

    hello bro! are these sitka or adi tops?? thanks

  • @paulgeorgia8013
    @paulgeorgia8013 Місяць тому

    Interested. How does one get in touch?

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 Місяць тому

      @@paulgeorgia8013 this one sold but you can send me a DM on my Instagram @ brotherdavemusic if you come across another one of my guitars you’re interested in. instagram.com/brotherdavemusic/profilecard/?igsh=aXNpZW15OWs2ZGl6

  • @vincentlussier8264
    @vincentlussier8264 Місяць тому

    Beautiful Hummingbird! I have a Gibson Songwriter sunburst .

  • @Joe-m6p6b
    @Joe-m6p6b Місяць тому

    I take them all.

  • @TheBarnabascolins
    @TheBarnabascolins Місяць тому

    Cracks happen in Dry heat like the desert or during the heat of the winter months. You ABSOLUTELY MUST NOT leave this guitar out all night in winter. The dry heat from your house will shrink/crack it. Get a humidipak, play the guitar 3 hours tops, put it back in its case during winter months and you wont get cracks, dont be a fool and leave it out in dry weather.

  • @paulgeorgia8013
    @paulgeorgia8013 Місяць тому

    She’s a beauty! Nice playing 🎸😎

  • @fridgefighter3356
    @fridgefighter3356 Місяць тому

    Gruhn spec 12 fret gets the ham

  • @liberalsrmentallyflawed3611
    @liberalsrmentallyflawed3611 Місяць тому

    I have a Hummingbird Original and A Southern Jumbo Original.. had both for 2 1/2 years. Hummingbird has 1 hour total strumming on it. Got the frets wore down on the Southern Jumbo.. 5 months ago, I purchased a Martin D18 Standard natural finish.. Southern Jumbo never leaves the case now. So, 2 weeks ago. I also bought an Ambertone finish D18.. found my forever guitar now. Listed the natural finish for sale. Don't want 2 D18s... I like them all. And the 2 Gibson have their place. The D18 is an all around great guitar..

  • @mikeward2922
    @mikeward2922 Місяць тому

    I once went into a Brooks Brothers store to by some pants and I asked how much a particular pair was, and they guy literally said, "if you have to ask, you maybe shouldn't shop here". If I went into the Martin section of a music and shop and saw this guitar, I'd probably be in the same situation. At that price, I would definitely be calling it one of my favorites too, but kidding aside, it would be great to experience. I have a Martin GPC-16e, so a 'cheap?' Martin, but still a Nazareth-made Martin. I too am a sucker for unique guitars, but I wish I had the budget for them. I found this video to hear another D18, but sort of to gauge the overall sound as I am searching for the right 12-string. But - you can't go wrong with a D18, now can you. Is this the one up on Reverb at David's Shop?

    • @brotherdavemusic406
      @brotherdavemusic406 Місяць тому

      @@mikeward2922 yeah it’s for sale on reverb and I have it on my Facebook marketplace profile for less since there’s no fees to contend with.

  • @sgeggbub1008
    @sgeggbub1008 Місяць тому

    The Gibson was out of tune, thats not fair

  • @Lindsey978
    @Lindsey978 Місяць тому

    Pre War Guitar

  • @wujeson3921
    @wujeson3921 Місяць тому

    D18 S should be different to D standard model as scale length.man

  • @philcuthbert3114
    @philcuthbert3114 2 місяці тому

    Do you know Lucky Man by The Verve? Might be right up your street?

  • @sveablu
    @sveablu 2 місяці тому

    12 fret all day long.