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Review Martin OM28V
 
 
 

Review by a visitor on 3.2.2008




I purchased my orginal OM28V from Cotton Music Store (Nashville) about 4 years ago. I bought my first one used for $1900. I bought this model because I was looking for a smaller body guitar with a nice sound..not too big, not too soft.

 
 
  Features  
 
The OM28V has a great feel due to the smaller size of the guitar. It has a short scale neck and thin body whch makes it very cool to hold. Itnulls just comfortable. The feel really helps with fingerpicking and flat picking. Especially if you play fast itnulls great...it feels tight. The tone is beautiful with rosewood back/sides and a spruce top (adirondack I think). I set it w/ 12 gauge strings and itnull just right.
Unique...the V neck at the headstock. It has a kink in the top of the neck you may have to get use to.
Cons...With smaller guitars you have to be more sensitve; theynullre more delicate. Thatnulls the only draw back-you cannullt really smack this one around to hard. Hope this helps you!
 
 
 
  Playability  
 
I have seen this model with various action height. It is more boomy/louder with a higher action (say medium). Great for blues with higher action. The sound is softer with lower action, (which is my preferance), but is easier to play for fingerstyle pieces.
 
 
 
  Quality  
 
Sound quality is warm and tight. The timbre is smooth becuase of the wood selection (rosewood). Not as loud as a Dreadnought however.
 
 
 
  Durability  
 
The OM28V is very reliable. I have the neck adjusted maybe every 8 months. It has a gloss finish which will shine right up with basic polish.
 
 
 
  Overall  
 
I love this guitar for all the reasons explained. If you are thinking of a small bodied guitar this is fantastic because of feel, tone, and appearance. If you buy one your hands will not let go I promise! I hope this helps you freind!
Keith Cooper Dallas, TX