This video is amazing. I listened to it with my headphones and the sound of the SC 13e was absolutely awesome. I’m definitely buying this guitar.. thanks
That's funny, I am about to pick one up at the Rockshop tomorrow and I just wanted to check out some more review videos and boom got us some kiwis! Great vid guys, thank you. My only picky gripe is that I wish they had a variant with darker woodtones
That guitar sounds amazing and should be for the price tag... you play it so well and this should be your guitar. Love your usual content but liked this gear review by an expert guitarist and a knowledgeable person.. do more of these so jealous you have a great guitar store wish i had a salesman like him to help guide you. Enjoyed the video and incinerated the like button
Thanks for the encouragement!! I was actually nervous to do a review as it’s a first for me. I’m really happy with it🙌🏼 ... yes the price sounds bad here, but it’s expensive sounding with our currency
Awesome. I'm curious why you don't typically like Martins? If you're a fan of the warmer sounds, I'd really give the 000-15m (all mahogany) a shot. It doesn't have a pickup (which personally I'm not a fan of installed pickups), but it's made in the Nazareth facility and for a Martin I think is incredible value. Also, the iphone audio sounded really good through my headphones. Gives a much better idea of what the guitar actually would sound like if you were in the room.
Glad you like the iPhone sound transparency .... I guess it doesn’t allow you to hide the tone. I’ve never had the financial guts to purchase a Martin lol... I’m so Scottish when it comes to spending. I’ll make sure I try the mahogany version for sure.
@@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel Ahhh I got it hah. Yeah, it's definitely an investment that doesn't come easy especially because plenty other guitar brands that make a great guitar. Btw, heard your singing on the other channel w/ your wife. Great stuff. You should mix in some vocal lessons!
it’s because i was never a fan of martin i had a bad experience. i preferred taylor. but there’s an acoustic electric martin guitar that i will say really convinced me. i want this one, but the more i watch, the more i don’t think i’m a fan of this guitar, maybe? but it’s brighter than most martin’s which i also enjoy
Hmmm.... after seeing a number of reviews (almost all of which commented on how easy and quick it was to change the action using different thickness shims) I finally bit the bullet and bought one, even though the action in the shop was a little higher than I expected or would prefer (because, after all, it would be easy to change, right?). But then I discover that the spare shims don't actually come with the guitar! Why the heck not? Anyway, the shop manager is checking it out, but it sounds like Martin may have a system similar to Taylor, where the shims are supplied to the authorised techs. Which kind of defeats the purpose. I'm not impressed!
That’s piezo pickups. Even really nice ones don’t sound good on their own. That’s where impulse responses come in. Lol I have a lower end takamine with a cheap piezo pickup and a cheap preamp, but with an impulse response it sounds awesome plugged in. Lots of options to run IR’s these days too, so it’s more of an option for the average player.
@@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel on the basis of that, would you still use it live? that’s one thing that i won’t lie is it being plugged in that i don’t like?
I continue to play them when I see them, just to check, and the low-end Martins are still overpriced, overrated, and mediocre sounding. And they FEEL cheap. The all-solid wood Guild Westerly series and the Yamaha L-series are much, much better guitars
I played a really nice Yamaha a few years ago and I almost bought it.... great price and huge volume. I haven’t tried too many brands as NZ only has so many to choose from. Cheers Lowell.
Yes and no. They are great ways for someone on a little bit of a budget to get that Martin sound that is hard to replicate. The cheaper ones are less complex but they do sound like Marins! Larrivee is actually one of my favorites. Canadian brand that moved to California. For 1/3 of a Martin you will get an amazing guitar...the only catch is it doesn't sound like a Martin if that's what you want. In my experience, if you don't love the Martin sound don't get a Martin. If you love the Martin sound, get a Martin, you won't regret it.
Tickled Elmo I have a 000-17, and it's just not that great. The Martin I'd buy if I were rich is a D-41, but if you played an LL26 you'd see that the Yammie is as well built for 1/2 the price.
@@lowellcalavera6045 The beautiful thing about guitars is 2 people can see the same guitar and 1 will love it and another will hate it haha. I will say, I've never met anyone that didn't like Larris!
This video is amazing. I listened to it with my headphones and the sound of the SC 13e was absolutely awesome. I’m definitely buying this guitar.. thanks
Thanks for the field trip. It was fun riding in the car and going to the music shop. Great playing at the end.
Cheers Mark! You can always come visit after this lockdown ends mate
Like you, very few Martin guitars have ever tripped my trigger but, thanks to your review, I'm looking forward to playing this.
This will be my next guitar I've been saving up for it for awhile now
"Adjust the intonation" as he sweeps his hand down the fretboard? I think he meant, using the truss-rod to adjust "relief".
That's funny, I am about to pick one up at the Rockshop tomorrow and I just wanted to check out some more review videos and boom got us some kiwis!
Great vid guys, thank you.
My only picky gripe is that I wish they had a variant with darker woodtones
These play amazing! I want one
That guitar sounds amazing and should be for the price tag... you play it so well and this should be your guitar. Love your usual content but liked this gear review by an expert guitarist and a knowledgeable person.. do more of these so jealous you have a great guitar store wish i had a salesman like him to help guide you. Enjoyed the video and incinerated the like button
James !! Cheers man... I’m going to do more of these... Robert has a whole bunch of awesome ideas for reviews & we’re quite excited 😆
Mark The Guitar Guy great stuff!!
That guitar is amazing awesome
I’m a Cole Clark guy too... so it’s great to hear your comparison!
Wow! Great playing!
Amazing instrument....great guy...(Mark)....🤠
Wow, bloody ridiculous, the mark up for Australia.
Great review and guitar. Wish is came in a 12 fret version!!
Works out identical with currency conversion
Thanks for the encouragement!! I was actually nervous to do a review as it’s a first for me. I’m really happy with it🙌🏼 ... yes the price sounds bad here, but it’s expensive sounding with our currency
I agree. I almost want to suggest they pay an American to bring one over haha (I volunteer!). Would be cheaper for everyone! hah
Awesome. I'm curious why you don't typically like Martins? If you're a fan of the warmer sounds, I'd really give the 000-15m (all mahogany) a shot. It doesn't have a pickup (which personally I'm not a fan of installed pickups), but it's made in the Nazareth facility and for a Martin I think is incredible value.
Also, the iphone audio sounded really good through my headphones. Gives a much better idea of what the guitar actually would sound like if you were in the room.
Glad you like the iPhone sound transparency .... I guess it doesn’t allow you to hide the tone. I’ve never had the financial guts to purchase a Martin lol... I’m so Scottish when it comes to spending. I’ll make sure I try the mahogany version for sure.
@@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel Ahhh I got it hah. Yeah, it's definitely an investment that doesn't come easy especially because plenty other guitar brands that make a great guitar.
Btw, heard your singing on the other channel w/ your wife. Great stuff. You should mix in some vocal lessons!
Completely agree.....love the 000-15m
it’s because i was never a fan of martin i had a bad experience. i preferred taylor. but there’s an acoustic electric martin guitar that i will say really convinced me. i want this one, but the more i watch, the more i don’t think i’m a fan of this guitar, maybe? but it’s brighter than most martin’s which i also enjoy
Awesome playing dude.
I’m 10x-ing the notes lol
So it comes with wrenches but it is safest to have it serviced at the store y spend extra pesos…in Mexico
Hmmm.... after seeing a number of reviews (almost all of which commented on how easy and quick it was to change the action using different thickness shims) I finally bit the bullet and bought one, even though the action in the shop was a little higher than I expected or would prefer (because, after all, it would be easy to change, right?). But then I discover that the spare shims don't actually come with the guitar! Why the heck not? Anyway, the shop manager is checking it out, but it sounds like Martin may have a system similar to Taylor, where the shims are supplied to the authorised techs. Which kind of defeats the purpose. I'm not impressed!
Yep- got to buy the “ kit” from…….Martin. Up selling at its finest!
great review thanks have good day
Great resell on Martins
I just don’t like the brace in the hole, looks bad.
The ringing is the strings
Are these made in Mexico? If they are I'm really surprised. I tried one at the guitar store today and was impressed with the sound and build quality.
Yes they are
It is 1499.00 US now
US 1499.00 !
More driving montage shots. Tony Soprano style.
Cheers a jack & see ya next week for a lesson & laughs
Does anyone know what Mark Furze thinks of this guitar?
You’re a big fan aren’t ya?
@@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel Everyone knew he was the voice of Team Kelly #robbed
I love gitahs
Tried one at the Martin factory and it's not a game-changer. Many better Martin guitars in that price range. It was just ok
Maybe not a game changer if you’re playing one. But the technology definitely is.
I love you.... Ukraine.
Everything is great with this guitar until you plug it in
Yeah the video went pretty long, so we weren’t able to get into that aspect sadly. I prefer my Cole Clark plugged in.
Yeah I picked one up and I agree. Also in every video, people just mic it hahaha, those little Fishman pickups don't do too much
That’s piezo pickups. Even really nice ones don’t sound good on their own. That’s where impulse responses come in. Lol I have a lower end takamine with a cheap piezo pickup and a cheap preamp, but with an impulse response it sounds awesome plugged in. Lots of options to run IR’s these days too, so it’s more of an option for the average player.
@@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel on the basis of that, would you still use it live? that’s one thing that i won’t lie is it being plugged in that i don’t like?
I continue to play them when I see them, just to check, and the low-end Martins are still overpriced, overrated, and mediocre sounding. And they FEEL cheap. The all-solid wood Guild Westerly series and the Yamaha L-series are much, much better guitars
I played a really nice Yamaha a few years ago and I almost bought it.... great price and huge volume. I haven’t tried too many brands as NZ only has so many to choose from. Cheers Lowell.
Yes and no. They are great ways for someone on a little bit of a budget to get that Martin sound that is hard to replicate. The cheaper ones are less complex but they do sound like Marins!
Larrivee is actually one of my favorites. Canadian brand that moved to California. For 1/3 of a Martin you will get an amazing guitar...the only catch is it doesn't sound like a Martin if that's what you want. In my experience, if you don't love the Martin sound don't get a Martin. If you love the Martin sound, get a Martin, you won't regret it.
Mark The Guitar Guy You are blessed to have Maton, brother! We never see them....
Tickled Elmo I have a 000-17, and it's just not that great. The Martin I'd buy if I were rich is a D-41, but if you played an LL26 you'd see that the Yammie is as well built for 1/2 the price.
@@lowellcalavera6045 The beautiful thing about guitars is 2 people can see the same guitar and 1 will love it and another will hate it haha. I will say, I've never met anyone that didn't like Larris!
skip this one