0-18 vs 00-18 - Small Body Martin Comparison

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2 жыл бұрын

Small and even smaller… what's the difference between Martin's popular 0-18 and 00-18. Both feature spruce tops and mahogany backs, but will the body size make that big of a difference?? let us know in the comments!
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@mariodriessen9740 2 жыл бұрын

I played an old 0-18 last year for the first time. Eversince that day I've been obsessed with it. One day..... ❤️

@markanthony-solofriends8891 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased an 0-18. Perfect neck angle and sounds great. Hard to believe so much sound comes out of such a small guitar. Love it!

@windfall 2 жыл бұрын

I understand the whole "couch guitar" vibe, but just take note: I have a 00-18, I added a lr baggs anthem sl and I gig with it 3-4 times a week. It is a freaking powerhouse. Absolutely the best guitar I have ever used.

@BaktaBak3 2 жыл бұрын

yup! 🎸

@lasserastad 2 жыл бұрын

After looking up the 0-18 on youtube, I went to my local dealer. Tried it for about 5 mins. Did not even bother to play any other guitar as a ref. Sounded so good. Just bought it and it is now my favorite. Amazing!

@mikedovsky 2 жыл бұрын

It will just keep sounding better as time goes by. Check out these strings: Martin MA540FX Tommy's Choice Authentic Flexible Core 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.054 Light guage. I use them on my 00-18L, yes lefty. I think they sound great and find them easy on the fingers. Enjoy your guitar!

@odedhen7164 Жыл бұрын

So it doesn't sound boxy bright and doesn't lack bass and volume? (Like most small guitars)

@lasserastad Жыл бұрын

@@mikedovsky Thanks :)

@lasserastad Жыл бұрын

@@odedhen7164 NO. Its very balanced and great volume by its size.

@johnwashburn3793 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are great!

@TheThinker39 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this interesting comparison. The different sounds were just as I expected, and I prefer the greater fullness of the sound from the double-oh model.

@damonlove8 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comparing these 2 beautiful Martin, as both of them are my dream guitars. I would love for Quinton to play more finger style picking with them though. Someday when I hit the lotto though. These 2 will be bought really quick.

@DJWRailroad Жыл бұрын

Another outstanding demo, to hear the differences between the single and double "0"s

@joeldowdy404 2 жыл бұрын

I love my 00018 Modern Deluxe. I did play a 0018 but preferred the feel and sound of the 00018.

@FredQuann-vs1qh Ай бұрын

Very helpful, thinking which one to buy.

@teslapete4461 2 жыл бұрын

0 is better in my opinion, especially in this case when miked up...so defined and even across the range. my best experience was a 30s 0-15 that was beat to hell and dry as can be, incredible.

@jeffreydouglas351 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@kalvino67 2 жыл бұрын

0018 vs ceo7 would be a great comparison video. Please? 😀

@jamesmcgraw724 Жыл бұрын

My oo18 came alive when adding medium guage Martin s 540 strings .. tuned down a 1/2 step and its an absolute cannon.

@martinkleinman2522 Жыл бұрын

with the 0-18, even as Q strums, I can hear "I Could Drink a Case of You" trying to come out, and the Beatles' "Blackbird". Very cool.

@MrFrampo56 6 ай бұрын

The song is just called ‘A case of you’.

@BaktaBak3 2 жыл бұрын

Martin small body guitars are great. They all sound nice.

@lailichiai Жыл бұрын

Great guitars, bravisssimi👏👏. O-18 is guitar played by madeleine peyroux? Have you a relaxing sunday!

@texhaines9957 2 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison. I hear more punch from the 00-18.

@gigifara9312 2 жыл бұрын

018 is my dream guitar

@uvp5000 2 жыл бұрын

I love jumbos and dreadnoughts. Purchasing an inexpensive, laminate Yamaha with a 000/OM body style was a pleasant eye-opener. The tight waist on some jumbos and 000/OMs helps define their sound (among many other attributes) as it did with that Yamaha. They're both instruments that sound good in some applications. If I had the disposable income, I'd own a whole lot of different acoustic guitars. Helpful demonstration to define their sonic characteristics.

@Joe_Montfort Жыл бұрын

I can't quite explain it... If you asked me which one sounds "better," I'd probably say the OO, but I think I would buy the single-O.

@austingal9869 2 жыл бұрын

I played both of these. Preferred the 00-18 to the 0-18. But I bought the 00-15 because of the narrower nut width. Recently, I found a Martin custom 00-18 style with sinker mahogany back and sides and adi top and the narrower nut width. Sounded like a piano. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford it.

@MESpen-ob7rp Жыл бұрын

Wow. If you demoed that Custom 0018 at Austin Vintage Guitars, I'll bet you played the guitar I traded for awhile back. I'm sorry you could'nt make it work for you at that time. And like you, I also could not afford it, but after 30 seconds of playing that 00, I knew I had to have it. Like you said, a piano. I was just lucky in that I had some gear to trade. I had to trade in a MUCH loved J45 and a Strat, but don't regret it one bit.

@austingal9869 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Lovely guitar.

@jamesgrant6086 8 ай бұрын

I’ve got the 00-15 too and love it. Trying to find narrower nut width (my preference) is hard in the Martin line up outside the 15 series

@jeffr985 10 ай бұрын

I know sound is a preference thing but that 00-18 just sounds so beautiful to me....I have to get it. I love my 000-15 but I also want something with a little more brightness.

@tokairic3925 2 жыл бұрын

I have never understood Martins pricing system - Looking at the 18 series guitars it seems they are the equal of the 21 series so why pay more for the 21? I recently struggled to sell a 00016-RGS which was very much the equal of my friends OM-21 in every respect but the 16 had herringbone rosette and binding - it eventually sold for just over half the asking prices for the used 21's I've seen. I don't get it. Snob value?

@michaellaverty1844 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I love them both! I have a Hd-28 and a D-18. I’m craving a smaller body Martin.

@TheDennzio 2 жыл бұрын

Get one, you will love it...OOO 18 12 fret for me

@G_Demolished Жыл бұрын

Try a CEO-7 like he mentions in the video. They’re great little guitars.

@loo2yoo 3 ай бұрын

What piece is that at the beginning... love it

@JimBubansky 3 ай бұрын

Where can I find a thumb pick like Quentin’s ?

@MrJusmobile Жыл бұрын

Which did Steve Howe use for "clap"?

@blessedwithchallenges9917 6 ай бұрын

Love my 62 00-18. First time i heard it i was mad. I knew i was going to have to buy it, it always be haunted with letting it get away.

@Randorita 2 жыл бұрын

Recently I have been seeing a lot of videos on smaller body guitars. Is there a movement going on? I am not sure if I like it, because I will have to buy a new guitar! I need to sell one before I get another one. Nice playing!

@situacionando Жыл бұрын

Ask Sting

@jeffhildreth9244 Жыл бұрын

Yup, I started the movement in 1961 with a 1939 00-17. Still playing 00s. Currently have a 2015 Martin 00-18 V with flamed mahogany backs and sides. For I larger sound I play a 1997 0000-1.. one of 370 built.

@Randorita Жыл бұрын

@@jeffhildreth9244 I am sitting in the middle with a Martin OM-18 Authentic 1933. I would run into a burning building to save this one!

@jeffhildreth9244 Жыл бұрын

@@jeffshull A trite phrase not intended to insult... "you need to get out more".. The current Martin Corp, and its products, are nothing like pre CFM IV. If the CEO 7 is the standard, the standard is low. Just my opinion.

@jeffhildreth9244 Жыл бұрын

@@Randorita I would not as it is replaceable. An authentic authentic is not. I would calculate my chance of survival to retrieve my 1969 D-35 S.

@DjiDo Жыл бұрын

I think the 0 has more of a „throaty“ voice which I prefer!

@texhaines9957 Жыл бұрын

Wonder how that 0-18 would compare with a Taylor GT?

@dominicdobernowsky7840 Жыл бұрын

Kenneth Pattengale, genius player! ❤️

@anthonyb2334 Жыл бұрын

Everyone should have a quality small body guitar. I have a 0015 and a 0-18. So much sound and clarity on these if you love to fingerpick. Thank you for an excellent video.

@jw_au 4 ай бұрын

Love my OO18

@jscud989 Жыл бұрын

To my ear the new 0-18 and 00-18 sound just a bit more like “old” martins than new D-18s sound like old D-18s. Unmistakable ring!

@davesiler4064 2 жыл бұрын

QUINTON AND MARTIN, ALWAYS TOPS!

@TheDennzio 2 жыл бұрын

Love Q for sure...a true Murican!

@startreker8591 Жыл бұрын

I got to try the zero btw my cumpadre’s added collection a martin parlor from the 18th century I must see y hear😮

@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward 4 ай бұрын

Is that so

@mrfuzztone 11 ай бұрын

I like 0's. I have eight old 0-18's. 1923 to 1968. One 1946 00-18. The old 0-18's sound great. Old 0-18's used to be more affordable and available. Years ago I bought 2 guitars after seeing them in Acoustic Letter videos. A 14 fret 00-45 and 12 fret 0-42. Great guitars.

@Ledzepfan88 Жыл бұрын

Curious where the Gibson l00 standard sits in this mix. Also I noticed the L00 standard has a torrefied sitka top but there's no mention of it on the original series. I suspect it is as what I've heard sounds similar. Thanks!