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I regret every 000-18 I haven’t bought. They were all great sounding, easy playing and very beautiful instruments. I have multiple times looked over the 18 series, but they are great instruments.
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I had a 000-18 and loved it, but when a M36 came along, I couldn't keep both, so the 18 was sold. Yeah, I regret it, but wouldn't trade the M36 for it. So I'd like to suggest, if you can find one, try an M36. Just a little larger body, a larger tone that is a bit livelier. It is not a short scale though.
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Be aware that a 000-18 will not have very much bottom end.
You may find a 000-28 more to your liking. As already suggested, an M-36 would also be a great choice. Don't ever rule out a Martin D-28 though for a great all around guitar.
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For a 000-18 style guitar with more bottom end, I really liked the OM-21. Not as much bottom as the M-36 or a dreadnought, but still significantly more bass than the 000.
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My 000-18 is very much a strumming beast. I do all kinds of strumming on mine as well as fingerstyle. Very versatile. I also wrote my first complete song on mine. Very good singer-songwriter guitar as well. It is a very full sounding guitar with good nuance.
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Go to your guitar shop and try a D-35. The new ones are super balanced. I bet you would like it, unless you are dead set on a smaller guitar.
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As an owner of a D-35, I would totally agree with you.
However the OP is looking for a smaller body in the new guitar. Perhaps a used OM-35?
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Forget the small body AND the Martin and get yourself a jumbo Guild F50 or F50R!
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Welcome. If you have lurked here before jumping in, you should know that asking “whats the best for 3k” type question,will net you every guitar built in the 3000 to 8000 range!
I dont think you can go wrong with a 000-18, regardless of your playing style. Same goes for OM style. They can do it all.
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Well I got out and played several different instruments and while the Martin's were beautiful insturments they just didn't flip my switch. I have a Blue Ridge BR 160-A the poor mans Martin. I brought it with me just to have something to compare with. Much to my surprise my Blue Ridge held its own with any of the Martins I tried. Don't get me wrong the Martins are fantastic guitars but I have something so close I couldn't justify the expense. Just for grins I decided to check out a J-45. It sounded just right, the neck felt like home and I was smitten but I left empty handed. I called the shop today to see how long it would take to get another one. I was told a minimum of 8 months so I put a deposit on this one and will be picking it up tomorrow afternoon.
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Welcome to the forum Cold Nose. We’re about the same age…old…but hey, we got to see all the cool concerts.
I think you’ll be pleased with the J45. I still miss mine!
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Being "old" aint so bad it sure beats the alternative LOL. I am really looking forward to getting to know my new guitar. This is one of those I have always wanted the only problem is I still don't have a J-200 yet
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