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@@rodolpho_augusto thanks!

@@andynovak9838 Hi Andy, the mic is an Audio Technica AT 2021 small diaphragm condenser mic, I like it a lot.

@@rogerdsmith That's a great quote, never heard that! Thanks for sharing, cheers!

@@ronalbert6287 thank you, glad you liked it!

@@josephryan5396 yes it has very good bass...full, rich, not muddy

Thanks William! The Leaving of Liverpool, I have a singing version too.

​@toddvossmusic7833 ok, thanks. It sounded very familiar, so maybe that's where I had heard it. Its got a nice peaceful feeling to it

@@whitemat76 thanks, glad you liked it, cheers!

@@andynovak9838 Thanks Andy, elixir hd light, which are medium tops, light bottoms.

Correction, DAddario EJ-16 light, in desctiption.

@@lamar1423 congrats! Thanks for watching.

@@toddcagle4245 good for you, you will like it.

@@robbynaumann439 Hey Robby, it is a great guitar. Has been played very little, in like new condition, so it hasn't opened up fully, but it definitely has more headroom and muscle than a standard 000-28. Actually I currently have it for sale on Reverb, need to pare down, check it out. Cheers!

@@toddvossmusic7833 awesome, good to know. It’s a really tough choice trying to figure out what to get, there are a lot of good options from Martin. This Sweetwater 000 is definitely on my list. Thanks for the reply!

@@robbynaumann439 you might also consider an OM, the longer scale gives you more volume and punch. Or a 0000, such as M-36, approaches dreadnought volume and bass in a more comfortable size.

@@toddvossmusic7833 Yeah, I’m currently playing a D18, which is absolutely love. But I’m thinking of getting something smaller and different. Bought an HD28 and like it, but not as much as my D18 so that’s where I’m at. Thinking of returning and getting something else. M36 and J40 are both on my list. Though the 000 is enticing to me because of the shorter scale. I do like the OM28, just not sure if I want the longer scale, and not sure if I’m sold on the Sitka rosewood combo after hearing the 000 with adi and rosewood.

@@robbynaumann439 if you're willing to spend the money Gruhn Guitars has some great Martin customs that might give you the size and wood combo you like. Also, they make a great 0000-15m all mahogany for $1800 if you like the 15's.

@@johnoffutt898 Why not!? Demonstrates the difference the tonal difference.

@@2628064379 Hi Bill, thanks for watching and your questions, glad if I can help you make decisions. The 15 series is great in my opinion, great look, sound and feel. I prefer and never get tired of the traditional standard finish rather than the Streetmaster, and I think over time it will keep its value better. A variety of woods are/have been used for the fingerboard and bridge on all the models. I think rosewood is only consistently used on custom 15 series anymore, such as the Gruhn 0000, which by the way is a great guitar that combines the best of 000 and D. But each is it's own thing and all sizes are great. The 12 fret 000-15sm does have more bass than the 14 fret 000, but still doesn't have the lush depth that the D has. But the 12 fret and 14 fret 000 have more mid range punch typically, and are more comfortable to hold. You can't go wrong with any of them, just a matter of preference of size and sound. Hope that helps, good luck in your search. Cheers! Todd

@@toddvossmusic7833 Thank you Todd.

@@Rurik8118 Thank you! Congratulations, Kilian is a great name. Yes it is such a beautiful melody, a great thing to share with your family. Cheers!

@@ZorbaTheGreek yes these guitars are super light, small, warm and sweet.

The strings are Elixir phosphor bronze nanoweb light gauge.

Thank you, glad you liked it!

Thanks for watching! I would say the 000 for fingerpicking, but the D fingerpicks well also. Just depends if you want the deeper bass.

@@toddvossmusic7833 Thank you. I sold a D-15M year ago and am thinking about replacing it and possibly with the 000-15sm. My ears just hear a 14-fret connection punchier and more articulate on the Martin hogs but everybody seems to like the 000-15sm.

@@2628064379 I prefer the versatility and lush depth of the D-15m. To each his own, trust your ears.

@@toddvossmusic7833 We hear the same thing LOL!

That's a personal choice. I sold the guitar, I think the new owner is putting a pickup in it. If you gig, a pickup makes sense, I generally prefer no pickup, but do put in some of my guitars. The right one would sound great in this.

You bet. Keep in my a HD-28 is typically going to be more open and bassy than a D-28, which is more mid range focused. Either will be a nice compliment to your J-45.

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

Good question. I prefer the comfort of the little bit shorter and little bit easier fingering of the 000 short scale, but because I generally want the more volume and power of the longer scale I often lean towards that. So it just depends on the feel and sound you are after. Also it varies from guitar to guitar. Some 000's are more powerful than some OM's. Also you can compensate either to achieve what you want, by your choice of strings, for more or less punch etc. So I would say if you like your 000, no you don't need an OM. But if you are not getting what you want from it, or you are like me and just want to try everything 😁, then you might try an OM. I too live in an area with no access to a large selection of good guitars, so I buy and sell used on Reverb. Good luck, enjoy what you have, happy pickin'!

Well I did have it for sale on Reverb, but recently decided I wasn't ready to let it go, so I'm keeping it for now. Thanks for watching.

Ahh thanks. Sounds like a good one!

Thank you! Not sure what a Grand Suzuki costs, these are $2000- U.S. new, used around 1500-.

Yeah I'll have to work on that, thanks for watching.

Nada😁

Thanks! A great song for sure.

Thanks Paul, glad you liked it.

Thanks Peter!

Thanks! 👍

I would choose the D-15m, I like the warmer mahogany tone, and the body is a little smaller and more comfortable. But if you want a brighter punchier sound the DSS would be a good choice.

Thanks for your comments. Yeah, it is daunting to figure out how to play a new tune, particularly if it is above our skillset. Helps to break it down, for example just find the starting notes and pick out the simple melody.Then figure out what chords go with it (for example key of G uses G, C and D). Most of my instrumentals are just a combination of a simple melody with strumming of chords or partial chords. Bet your guitar will sound and play great. What pick you use makes a huge difference in the tone you get. I use fairly heavy stiff picks, which give a nice deep fat tone.

Congrats on the new D-15m Steven!