I wanted to discuss this as it is something that I have never managed to do, until now.
The guitar in question is a Martin OMXAE purchased from Peach 6 months ago.
It was almost a purchase that didn't happen due to trying a GS Mini Hog as a comparison. Initially I walked away, but returned the following day to purchase.
The slightly bigger 45mm but width took a little getting used to but it soon become apparent how much I prefered the extra string spacing at the nut and bridge. The sound I can only describe as balanced, rounded and smooth.
However I had taken it for granted and over the last couple of months have tried a solid top Yamaha and also a Sigma 000M-15. Thinking that an all wood, solid top will be better.
Now all wood guitars are nice (not gloss ones mind) and after a couple of weeks exclusively playing the Sigma, considered selling the Martin. In a nutshell it was worth more.
Before making a snap decision I played the Martin again, and it heard this wonderfully smooth tone that I had become familiar, which I realised was missing from the Sigma. I can't quite put my finger on it, but you probably know what I mean.
With the Sigma gone I was back playing the Martin last night and loved every second. One characteristic of the OM in HPL is that it isn't loud, (not the way I play anyway) something I love (my wife probably does too). I can still get it to respond to a delicate or firmer touch. For me it's got 'that' sound.
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