Martin modified V neck profile?

TimmyO

Literally *just* noticed that the guitar I was about to agree to buy has the modified V profile (was in the  very long spec list not in the model name) and wondering what folks' own experiences are of that ? 

BigLicks67

I've had a OM18V for the past 16 years and find the v neck okay. Initially, I loved it as I generally prefer acoustic necks with a fuller profile, but over the years I found it can be a bit more wearing on the hands over extended periods. Generally, the fingerboard at the nut and 12th fret are wider too on these models, so how that has an effect is also debatable. 

Your best bet is to get your hands on the guitar you are about to buy and give it an extended workout for at least an hour.

TimmyO

Thanks.

yeah that's the challenge - it would be a remote buy (or a 2.5 hour drive to try) so I may need to pass 

brooom

I just sold a Martin 00-18v last week. It was a heck of a guitar, with precisely that neck profile. I personally like fuller V necks, so I definitely loved it. But I'm also tried their modified low profile and I can see most people thinking of that as being more comfortable.

CloudNine

I really really struggled with it. Not entirely sure why. Gave me major pain along back of my hand. It's not the size, as I currently have a few Gibson acoustics with possiby some of the fattest profiles I have ever seen on any guitar, one being a very large V, and I get on with them perfectly.

meltedbuzzbox

As acoustics vary so much in many different aspects you cant take someone else's opinion as gospel.

4 hrs in a car is a small pay off if you find "the one" and equally it has the potential to save you 1k+ for the convenience of a home delivery.

3rd option is go to a shop with a load of stock and play everything in your budget. I'd take the third option personally