Product: Martin OMC-28 Laurence Juber Madagascar Rosewood
Price Paid: USD 3635
Submitted
01/01/2007
at
03:38am
by
Brent
Features
:
10
Features madagascar rosewood back and sides, with madagascar faceplate on headstock, and adirondack spruce top. OM size with soft cutaway. No fretboard markings, no pickguard, herringbone inlay on top and back, with 1 3/4 nut and 2 1/4 saddle. Solid mahagony neck with waverly tuners. Aging toner on top, modified V neck, and 14 frets clear neck/body joint. More information can be found at www.mguitar.com
Sound
:
10
I am very versitile player. I play everything from Hendrix to Phil Keaggy to Johnny Cash and need a guitar that could do it all. I have owned many many guitars over the years, to include multiple handmade guitars like Charis and Langejans, but I have been unable to achieve the tone and comfort that I was looking for - until now. The madagascar rosewood looks and sounds wonderful. The adirondack spruce top projects clearly for fingerpicking but holds up very well when strummed hard. The neck is fast and comfortable for easy hand movement, chording, and note bending. VERY full and rich tone!
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Action was set up perfect from the store that I purchased this guitar from. The guitar is beautiful to play and look at. The headstock has the most beautiful madagascar rosewood that I have ever seen - I actually paid more for this one than I could have gotten at a different store because the wood is so perfect. I am just stare at this guitar for hours and admire the beauty. PERFECT!
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Have only owned it for one week but I don't see any problems with it and would not be scared one bit to gig this guitar. This is my main acoustic and I love it!
Customer Support
:
10
I have owned Martins in the past and have only had one instance when I need warranty work done - Martin was there to fix the guitar with great service... no complants what-so-ever about Martin Customer Service.
Overall Rating
:
10
This guitar is just what I have been looking for for the last five years. I have gone through five acoustics in four years searching for that perfect tone and feel and I can honestly say that I have found it in this OMC-28 Laurence Juber signature edition. I love this guitar and would buy another one without hesitation. The only thing that I would change is I would like to add a clear pickguard and a pickup.
