Vintage Martin OM-18 & 28 | The Music Emporium

How often to you get to hear a pre-war Martin OM-18 and OM-28 back to back? The OM-18 in this video is a 1933 model; and it's compared to a 1934 000-28 built with a long scale (so, essentially ... and OM-28). Both of these guitars have been beautifully set up by TJ Thompson; and we'd consider each an excellent sounding example of its respective model designation.
Which one do you like better? Sound off in the comments!
The microphones used to record the guitars are Samar Audio condensers: a TF10 on the body and an MG20 on the fretboard. We're running them into a ‪@UniversalAudio‬ "Volt" interface, with no other EQ or effects.
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[@munkeatphotography]

That OM-18 sounds amazing ! Nice playing too ...

[@user-MoonDeuk]

So Sweet!

[@Freco1967]

They both sound so nice... Man, I could listen to you playing these for a week straight.

[@TP-ev8xp]

Wow, the 18 all the way...😃

[@michaelsongs]

Gotta love those Martins! So smooth… 🎶❤️🎶

[@conceptofdreadnought]

Both beautiful, but the 18 is clear, has fantastic voice separation and a balanced sound that is really special.

[@JamesHayhurst-mo4tl]

Thanks for the treat. Beautiful playing in letting those old boxes sing. The 18 is my favorite.

[@dimitriosgreek1458]

The OM18 is insane!

[@markdemo3012]

Nice recording and playing. Both are great sounding guitars. The 28 has that bell-like tone, but I'll take the clarity and cut of the 18.

[@raymondeaton5692]

Very subtle differences. Both amazing. Great player.

[@aaronpatton6674]

They both sound great to me. But I like the 18 better

[@aaronz.]

I come for the guitars and stay for the music.

[@kylecravens6501]

Amazing how good old Mahogany sounds, although both are masterfully great. Well played, filmed and recorded too :)

[@themusicemporium1177]

Many thanks!

[@jamesakers1175]

Amazing, but I think the D-18 was the clear Winner, and I would buy it for sure..

[@NemoNepersonne]

Both superb. Unless I’m playing bluegrass, a Dreadnaught is NOT my instrument of choice. These seem more balanced. I used to own a 1963 Martin 000-28 slot head that probably would have sounded close to these with these mics. It’s a great size, and I prefer the 12 fret slot head.

[@IMHersheybarb]

Wonderful! Both are lovely; But the 18 just blew me away. Thanks. Curious how these were miced.

[@themusicemporium1177]

Check the video description for mic setup!

[@Ravenwood82]

Both really nice....I prefer the 28's subtle power and sweet sustain.

[@themusicemporium1177]

Thanks for listening!

[@Outdoorandguitars]

Hey Trevor! What is this gorgeous cap? 😉👍

[@ryan_raus]

Given that it’s a 000-28 with a longer scale length (essentially an om-28) is the difference just the bracing? Did they even have the same bracing difference back then?

[@themusicemporium1177]

No difference in bracing -- essentially comparing two OMs

[@ryan_raus]

@@themusicemporium1177 do you know what the difference is then between a prewar OM and prewar 000 with extended scale length?

[@jayallison5115]

Lovely. What strings are on them?

[@themusicemporium1177]

Martin light phosphor bronze.