That's a gorgeous Martin. My grandfather had a 1948 00-21 Martin, and my dad and his brothers had it restored by Martin in '94. It was sitting in the closet for about a decade after my grandfather passed. Then I learned to play guitar, and my dad gave it to me to play. I have to say it is by far the nicest acoustic guitar I've ever played. It's not super loud like a D-28, but it has such depth and clarity to the tone. Just a fantastic and comfortable guitar to play around the house, and the sound speaks for itself. Cheers.
It's great when you say 'we'll talk about that later'...a reassurance that we're going to keep doing this, like meeting up with a friend. Love it! Thanks, Steve.
Nice to see your video with a great old Martin guitar. I have a 1931 0-21 with a great unique sound. Also have a 1939 and 1943 0-18 that sound very good. The old guitars have a special tone.
My mom bought a 00-17 in 1959, new, for $125. She played it all the time, and left it to me and my brother. I like Martins more than Gibsons. Great video Steve.
I was lucky enough to see you at Rockefeller’s in Houston...1991, I think? I was about 16-17 yrs old and never had seen live music before. You were my favorite out of all the old tapes my dad had, even though I wasn’t a ‘country’ fan lol (still ain’t). Good is good though. And you wrote by far the best songs I’d ever heard. Somehow you’ve only gotten better. These are awesome by the way. Keep em’ coming!
He did have millions it all went in his arm , haven't you been paying attention just like the John Prine song. There's a hole in Steve's arm where all his guitars went. Sorry Steve I love ya man but couldn't resist that one I'm from Liverpool we have a strange sense of humour. I used to live in a glass house so I can't talk.
Great stuff, I'm hooked on these videos. When you have done your 140 or so videos, one for each guitar, you'll just have to get some more guitars! Can't wait for the next one. Thanks Steve, much appreciated.
Another great one Steve, goes without saying your songs and playing are great , but I love the stories behind the guitars, please keep this series going, cheers.
Steve has always been all about the working man. I’ve been a fan since 1986 and seen him live literally dozens of times. I’m also a guitar player and Martin fan; have owned a few, my current (and most expensive) is a D-18 Retro (which I bought from a studio in used but excellent condition for $1700). So my beef here is, when Steve Earle had the opportunity to design a “signature model” Martin guitar, why did he chose his high-end preferences ($4200 MSRP) vs. making a Road Series guitar (MSRP $700 to $1200), to his specs? It would have been more affordable/attainable for his guitar playing fans and still be a killer guitar. I don’t get it and it’s frankly rubbed me the wrong way, ever since it was rolled out.
@@bldallas It's all about the money honey and the prestige. A well known star's name on a cheap guitar would be an insult for one thing and the manufacturer can't make a huge profit for another. In a greedy capitalist society like ours an affordable instrument for the fans is not a consideration, profit is king around here and I don't blame you a bit for being upset.
Billy Boy Sorry, I disagree. It would still be a Martin. Fender’s Joe Strummer Tribute guitar came out with an MSRP $899. They’ve also done a killer Tim Armstrong signature acoustic for $300. The Eddie Van Halen signature Frankenstein-striped guitar sells for $1000. Fender’s Jimmy Page Dragon guitar sells for $1300. The Brian May signature sells for $900. I could go on and on, there are lots of great guitarists who have put their names on (and even done reproduced the look of) their signature guitar, for less than $1500. A Road Series Martin, built to Steve’s D-21 specs, could be priced below $1500 and both Steve and Martin could be damn proud of it...
Billy Boy I would also add, Steve was in the drivers seat on this. As I said before, he has always written and sang songs about the working man. Regarding profit, I would say Martin could have easily sold 4 or 5 times as many lower priced SE guitars, than they’ve sold of the $4000 one. Their profit margin, on those cheaper guitars, has to be very good or they wouldn’t they ramped up and flooded the market with them.
Just heard about the untimely death of Steve’s son, Justin. Really sad to hear. This morning, I’ve been reading several articles about, and interviews with, Justin. One thing stuck out. Just plays Recording King guitars. I have a RK Dirty 30s guitar that I love. Parlor sized, dark sunburst, solid top, and I bought it new for $130. In one of the interview, Justin talks about he choice to play affordable guitars. RK is even working on a signature model for him, but it does not appear to have been released (yet). Justin said it hit him, when he met a father and son at a gig while he was playing a Gibson guitar. The son said to Justin, “I want a guitar just like that.” The father quickly said they couldn’t afford a guitar like that, and it really hit home with Justin. So he started playing Recording Kings. This quote stands out to me, “There was a working class hero idea in the fact that I didn't want to buy a five thousand dollar guitar.” I like that. I like it a lot. RIP Justin Townes Earle! A working class hero is something to be.
My 00-21GE is my favorite (I have several 00 Martins and others). It's Indian and sounds and plays absolutely incredible. My question to Mr. Earl; what gauge strings are you using on yours?
In the '90s there were no cheap Martin guitars. They owned Sigma at the time and Sigmas were their entry-level guitar. If you went through the classified ads looking for guitars, Martins would always be over $1000 except every once and a while you'd see one for 4-500 bucks. Invariably though it would be a 12-string and because Martin didn't use truss rods their 12-strings were notorious for the neck warping. I'd read the ads and see, ooh a Martin for cheap! and then go fuck, it's a 12-string.
I agree with T-Bone. Martins are great guitars, especially for Bluegrass. But Gibsons are warmer and are better for vocal accompaniment. They don't compete with the voice. My opinion.
Do you still have the 1985/6 Gibson Celebrity that you used for the 1991 show at MCabes? It also seems to appear in the hands of Dwight Yocum when he backs you up doing Guitar Town on a YT vid (date uncertain). Now THAT Gibson will stand up to any Martin!
Pretty sure he lost all them guitars during his vacation in the ghetto. When he started playing again and wrote Goodbye etc. He was using a $150 cheap Yamaha cause that's all he had at that time. The collection he has now are what he's acquired since he got clean 97 era.
That's a gorgeous Martin. My grandfather had a 1948 00-21 Martin, and my dad and his brothers had it restored by Martin in '94. It was sitting in the closet for about a decade after my grandfather passed. Then I learned to play guitar, and my dad gave it to me to play. I have to say it is by far the nicest acoustic guitar I've ever played. It's not super loud like a D-28, but it has such depth and clarity to the tone. Just a fantastic and comfortable guitar to play around the house, and the sound speaks for itself. Cheers.
This is great. I just found this today and I'm a guitar addict and huge Steve Earle fan.
It's great when you say 'we'll talk about that later'...a reassurance that we're going to keep doing this, like meeting up with a friend. Love it! Thanks, Steve.
The song is sublime. One of my favorites.
Thank you, Steve, for sharing your knowledge, your thoughts, your music....looking and sounding great, as always.
Love the Guitar....but man...what a song. Wow!
That guitar sounds amazing....So rich.
Beautiful guitar. I owned a 1944 00-21 for almost thirty years. Had to sell it to survive but thankfully I still have a stunning 1917 0-21.
Nice to see your video with a great old Martin guitar.
I have a 1931 0-21 with a great unique sound. Also have a 1939 and 1943 0-18 that sound very good. The old guitars have a special tone.
I’ve played this song at church a couple times. People like it.
What a big , beautiful sound for such a small body guitar . That one is special . Thanks for posting .
Beautiful You are a master singer songwriter
My mom bought a 00-17 in 1959, new, for $125. She played it all the time, and left it to me and my brother. I like Martins more than Gibsons. Great video Steve.
I was lucky enough to see you at Rockefeller’s in Houston...1991, I think? I was about 16-17 yrs old and never had seen live music before. You were my favorite out of all the old tapes my dad had, even though I wasn’t a ‘country’ fan lol (still ain’t). Good is good though. And you wrote by far the best songs I’d ever heard. Somehow you’ve only gotten better.
These are awesome by the way. Keep em’ coming!
The clarity of the tone is just amazing. Wonderful guitar. Of course it helps if you have the likes of Mr Earle picking the strings.
Why aren’t more people subscribed. This man should have millions.
He did have millions it all went in his arm , haven't you been paying attention just like the John Prine song. There's a hole in Steve's arm where all his guitars went. Sorry Steve I love ya man but couldn't resist that one I'm from Liverpool we have a strange sense of humour. I used to live in a glass house so I can't talk.
@@mrjasondylan wtf does that have to do with the comment you commented on? Lol
@@mrjasondylanMillions of subscribers, man
@@mma1st105 holy shit does anyone have a sense of humour chill tfo ffs.
@@castanzes I know what you meant mate.
Thanks for doing these Steve. Just fantastic guitars and songs
That may be the best sounding guitar I've ever heard
AMAZING STUFF ! BEST REGARDS from Greece ,a long time fan!!!!!
The guitar sounds really sweet. I really like that song.
This one and you Martin D-28 I remember Burl Ives playing this guitar when I was a little boy
I own a 50’s Gretsch Burl Ives model, which is essentially a OO size. Probably the best acoustic Gretsch ever made.
Peace
Great stuff, I'm hooked on these videos. When you have done your 140 or so videos, one for each guitar, you'll just have to get some more guitars! Can't wait for the next one. Thanks Steve, much appreciated.
Another great one Steve, goes without saying your songs and playing are great , but I love the stories behind the guitars, please keep this series going, cheers.
Thanks for sharing your skills and your knowledge not just talking about music skills
Your best episode yet. Like the 0021, it’s beauty is unadorned. More would be less.
Crackin' videos Mr Earle. I don't suppose you have a Martin 0 16 you could show us? Cheers, Bryan
Thanks Steve. All the best.
I play a Gibson j200, but that Martin is a winner winner chicken dinner!
Beautiful song.
Everybody told me you can’t get far with a $4,000 signature Martin guitar.
Steve has always been all about the working man. I’ve been a fan since 1986 and seen him live literally dozens of times. I’m also a guitar player and Martin fan; have owned a few, my current (and most expensive) is a D-18 Retro (which I bought from a studio in used but excellent condition for $1700). So my beef here is, when Steve Earle had the opportunity to design a “signature model” Martin guitar, why did he chose his high-end preferences ($4200 MSRP) vs. making a Road Series guitar (MSRP $700 to $1200), to his specs? It would have been more affordable/attainable for his guitar playing fans and still be a killer guitar. I don’t get it and it’s frankly rubbed me the wrong way, ever since it was rolled out.
@@bldallas It's all about the money honey and the prestige. A well known star's name on a cheap guitar would be an insult for one thing and the manufacturer can't make a huge profit for another. In a greedy capitalist society like ours an affordable instrument for the fans is not a consideration, profit is king around here and I don't blame you a bit for being upset.
Billy Boy Sorry, I disagree. It would still be a Martin. Fender’s Joe Strummer Tribute guitar came out with an MSRP $899. They’ve also done a killer Tim Armstrong signature acoustic for $300. The Eddie Van Halen signature Frankenstein-striped guitar sells for $1000. Fender’s Jimmy Page Dragon guitar sells for $1300. The Brian May signature sells for $900. I could go on and on, there are lots of great guitarists who have put their names on (and even done reproduced the look of) their signature guitar, for less than $1500. A Road Series Martin, built to Steve’s D-21 specs, could be priced below $1500 and both Steve and Martin could be damn proud of it...
Billy Boy I would also add, Steve was in the drivers seat on this. As I said before, he has always written and sang songs about the working man. Regarding profit, I would say Martin could have easily sold 4 or 5 times as many lower priced SE guitars, than they’ve sold of the $4000 one. Their profit margin, on those cheaper guitars, has to be very good or they wouldn’t they ramped up and flooded the market with them.
Just heard about the untimely death of Steve’s son, Justin. Really sad to hear. This morning, I’ve been reading several articles about, and interviews with, Justin. One thing stuck out. Just plays Recording King guitars. I have a RK Dirty 30s guitar that I love. Parlor sized, dark sunburst, solid top, and I bought it new for $130.
In one of the interview, Justin talks about he choice to play affordable guitars. RK is even working on a signature model for him, but it does not appear to have been released (yet). Justin said it hit him, when he met a father and son at a gig while he was playing a Gibson guitar. The son said to Justin, “I want a guitar just like that.” The father quickly said they couldn’t afford a guitar like that, and it really hit home with Justin. So he started playing Recording Kings. This quote stands out to me, “There was a working class hero idea in the fact that I didn't want to buy a five thousand dollar guitar.” I like that. I like it a lot. RIP Justin Townes Earle! A working class hero is something to be.
Love your channel. I should use good headphones to listen because all the guitars sound about the same, and I know they don’t
Loved Burl Ives
I own the 1931 00-18A with VTS. One of the best guitars I’ve owned. Equal to any pre war Martin.
Love this
Thanks Steve!
Thanks Steve ⚓️
My 00-21GE is my favorite (I have several 00 Martins and others). It's Indian and sounds and plays absolutely incredible. My question to Mr. Earl; what gauge strings are you using on yours?
Only guitar I’ve owned (I’ve owned alottttttttt) and would never ever sell is my om-21, 21s and the sleepers and gems of all acoustic guitars.
Considering this vs a 62 000-18. Tough choice
In the '90s there were no cheap Martin guitars. They owned Sigma at the time and Sigmas were their entry-level guitar. If you went through the classified ads looking for guitars, Martins would always be over $1000 except every once and a while you'd see one for 4-500 bucks. Invariably though it would be a 12-string and because Martin didn't use truss rods their 12-strings were notorious for the neck warping. I'd read the ads and see, ooh a Martin for cheap! and then go fuck, it's a 12-string.
Do you carry any European style guitars in your arsenal? What is your opinion on them?
I agree with T-Bone. Martins are great guitars, especially for Bluegrass. But Gibsons are warmer and are better for vocal accompaniment. They don't compete with the voice. My opinion.
Do guitar town next time please!!nice video man👍👌
00 is my favorite guitar size.
LOTR trilogy on the bookshelf?
Do you still have the 1985/6 Gibson Celebrity that you used for the 1991 show at MCabes?
It also seems to appear in the hands of Dwight Yocum when he backs you up doing Guitar Town on a YT vid (date uncertain).
Now THAT Gibson will stand up to any Martin!
Pretty sure he lost all them guitars during his vacation in the ghetto. When he started playing again and wrote Goodbye etc. He was using a $150 cheap Yamaha cause that's all he had at that time. The collection he has now are what he's acquired since he got clean 97 era.
@@mrjasondylan I figured that was likely the case but it was such a great sound I'm hoping maybe Yokum owned it or someone he knows does.
Anyone else think Tom Waits and Steve Earle should collaborate on an album? Maybe it’s just me but I think that’d be rad
I've been saying the same for some time!
My 1945 0018 is priceless to me. My next Martin will be a slotted head.
Cool
If you look on google you can see Burl playing this guitar
I love the series 5 baby Martin but it’s 4500£
How does he afford all these super expensive guitars ? 3000 is loads to spend on a guitar let alone 70000
He is a world renowned singer songwriter from Texas. Look him up listen to all his great music!
Hi
The vocal mic sound when you're talking is terrible. It's phasing and wobbly. Really takes away form the videos.