My Triplets

[fongie]

Thought I'd share my three 'V' with you guys.

Starting from left to right - 00-18V, OM-28V, OM-18V. Such joy to have, music to the ear.



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[unclrob]

Nice family photo,CONGRATS!!! 's

[Danny]

   How about the backsides? Nice guitars indeed. What size is the 00 on the upper and lower bout? (and waist) Just curious, I think the Larrivee 00 is smaller in all three dimensions.

[fongie]

Cheers U-Rob and Dan,

Regarding the measurements on the 00 - Lowerbout 14 1/4" upper 10 3/4" and waiste 9"

[Zohn]

Wow, beautiful Fongie - thanx 4 sharing!
I can't find the OM-18V in the Martin Lineup - is it a custom model?
Can you tell us more about it - Scale length, nut width etc.

[Danny]

Cheers U-Rob and Dan,

Regarding the measurements on the 00 - Lowerbout 14 1/4" upper 10 3/4" and waiste 9"

Comfy

[fongie]

Wow, beautiful Fongie - thanx 4 sharing!
I can't find the OM-18V in the Martin Lineup - is it a custom model?
Can you tell us more about it - Scale length, nut width etc.

Cheers mate.

The OM-18V is no longer on the production line. It hasn't been for many years. But you can still made to order through Martin Custom shop.

The specs are - Mahogany B/S, Sitka S. top, 1 3/4" nut, 2 1/4" at the 12 fret, 2 3/8" at the bridge, 25.4 scale L, Ebony FB & bridge, Gotoh butterbeans Tuners, V neck, High Gloss, Scolloped X bracings, Vintage Belly bridge with drop in long saddle, Geib case.


Here is a nice blues number on the OM-18V - Sammisysta's YouTube Channel

[Dru Edwards]

Wow - great family pic!!! I love the vintage series. Do you prefer one over the other or does it just depend upon what mood you're in?

[WileE]

I bet they sound and play as good as they look.  I like the surfboard too.  Thanks for the pics - especially since it snowed here yesterday.

[fongie]

Wow - great family pic!!! I love the vintage series. Do you prefer one over the other or does it just depend upon what mood you're in?

Cheers Dru

Regarding my preference, I don't really have a favourite. I purchased these three because they all serve a purpose in my stable. To me, I love Rosewood for strumming and Mahogany for lead. Both woods are nice for fingerpicking.

What I also love about these guys, the more you dig in, the better sounding they are.

Although I prefer mahogany in general,  Rosewood is a must IMO to have in the stable. I sold my HD-28 recently and purchased the OM-28V. What I lost in volume, bass and that vintage Martin tone this little guy more then madeup for it. Very well balanced guitar.

The John Meyer OMJM-28 specs is base from the OM-28V. It is more or less the same guitar except for a few changes. Infact the OM-28V is Johns favourite OM and was used in most his gigs before the OMJM-28 was introduced.

So, I really love them all.

[fongie]

I bet they sound and play as good as they look.  I like the surfboard too.  Thanks for the pics - especially since it snowed here yesterday.

Cheers WilE, yeah the surfboard is a single fin vintage from my collection, Australian built.

Yes, the guitars sure sound nice, very pleased.

[fongie]

I thought I'd throw in a few youtube clips on both the 18's

First and second clip is the OM-18V - http://youtu.be/30zO-guZtuQ
                                http://youtu.be/7IYHr_6VefY

Third is the 00-18V - http://youtu.be/oEuXLnsgWAk

[WileE]

Yep.  They sound as good as they look.  Nice playing!

[Dru Edwards]

Cheers Dru

Regarding my preference, I don't really have a favourite. I purchased these three because they all serve a purpose in my stable. To me, I love Rosewood for strumming and Mahogany for lead. Both woods are nice for fingerpicking.

What I also love about these guys, the more you dig in, the better sounding they are.

Although I prefer mahogany in general,  Rosewood is a must IMO to have in the stable. I sold my HD-28 recently and purchased the OM-28V. What I lost in volume, bass and that vintage Martin tone this little guy more then madeup for it. Very well balanced guitar.

The John Meyer OMJM-28 specs is base from the OM-28V. It is more or less the same guitar except for a few changes. Infact the OM-28V is Johns favourite OM and was used in most his gigs before the OMJM-28 was introduced.

So, I really love them all.

Each guitar does have a different purpose, that's for sure. Sounds like you have most of the bases covered. Do you have any Taylors in the "stable"?

[fongie]

Wow, beautiful Fongie - thanx 4 sharing!
I can't find the OM-18V in the Martin Lineup - is it a custom model?
Can you tell us more about it - Scale length, nut width etc.

First produced in 1999, ended in 2007

[WileE]

I thought I'd throw in a few youtube clips on both the 18's

First and second clip is the OM-18V - http://youtu.be/30zO-guZtuQ
                                http://youtu.be/7IYHr_6VefY

Third is the 00-18V - http://youtu.be/oEuXLnsgWAk

Not to get too far off topic but, since the surfboard is there, etc., how's the fishing?

[fongie]

Not to get too far off topic but, since the surfboard is there, etc., how's the fishing?

I'm gearing up for the winter months, best fishing months. I will mainly concentrate on squid this time, so much fun with light gear.

How about you, where are you, what sort of fishin do you do?

Zohn will be tuning in, he loves fishing.

[Zohn]

I'm gearing up for the winter months, best fishing months. I will mainly concentrate on squid this time, so much fun with light gear.

How about you, where are you, what sort of fishin do you do?

Zohn will be tuning in, he loves fishing.

Oh yeah!!!!! - I hope to go down to the coast this year - winter time is best here too for the Giant Trevally, Baracuta and Elf (Blue-fish in the US, Taylor in Auz)

[fongie]

Oh yeah!!!!! - I hope to go down to the coast this year - winter time is best here too for the Giant Trevally, Baracuta and Elf (Blue-fish in the US, Taylor in Auz)

Need I say more 

[WileE]

It's trout for me here in California but our season doesn't open until the end of next month.  I do have a trip planned for British Colombia and Alaska this summer though.