Martin 000X1

calmpilot · Post by **calmpilot** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:55 pm

Hey, I'm just curious to hear some opinions on this guitar before I buy. So far I've been told that for the price, its the best thing out there. It has amazing volume and sustain for a small guitar with hpl textured sides and back, and has a modest appearance. Any positive/negative thoughts?

Here's what it looks like and the detailed specs: http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing ... =m&m=000X1[/img]

bassman462 · Post by **bassman462** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:38 pm

my brother has it, it's deffiniatly a nice guitar for not all solid wood. but it really does have a great sound, i just recorded a demo using it. i have a crappy mic, but they're still sound samples if you want to hear.

sfmartins · Post by **sfmartins** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:56 am

A lot of people here seem to believe that there are better options in that price range. Namely, you can get an all solid guitar with the same money. You are actually paying a lot for the brand...

Have you checked Larivee and/or Takamine?

Check a praisedave thread about this!

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:18 am

i don't know. for that price, i would check out Alvarez or washburn.

never buy a low end martin or taylor. they are made with laminate back and sides but you are paying a little more because of the name on the headstock.

for the same price, you can get a solid wood body. you will be a lot happier in the end.

sunglassesatnight · Post by **sunglassesatnight** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:50 am

You can do A LOT better than that for $500. Larivee, Tak, check those out. Don't buy just for a name.

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:55 am

Did anyone suggest checking out an Alvarez, Tak or Larivee yet? If not, that would be my suggestion.

checkii · Post by **checkii** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:04 am

sfmartins wrote:
Check a praisedave thread about this!

it really should be stickied.

sfmartins · Post by **sfmartins** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:05 am

checkii wrote:
sfmartins wrote:
Check a praisedave thread about this!
it really should be stickied.

Yeah. This Larivee/Tak/Alvarez conversation just keeps repeating...

lakerhoc1121 · Post by **lakerhoc1121** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:56 pm

sfmartins wrote:
checkii wrote:
sfmartins wrote:
Check a praisedave thread about this!
it really should be stickied.
Yeah. This Larivee/Tak/Alvarez conversation just keeps repeating...

yea i hate when threads turn into this shit

checkii · Post by **checkii** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:09 pm

lakerhoc1121 wrote:
sfmartins wrote:
checkii wrote:
sfmartins wrote:
Check a praisedave thread about this!
it really should be stickied.
Yeah. This Larivee/Tak/Alvarez conversation just keeps repeating...
yea i hate when threads turn into this shit

what are you talking about? this shit as in people giving advice?

calmpilot · Post by **calmpilot** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:24 pm

Yeah, I guess you're right, I've always wanted a Martin. For the price you can get solid wood front, back, and sides, and its probably a better idea.

philtheman · Post by **philtheman** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:46 am

I personally own a 000-X1 and couldnt be happier with it. Me and my friend were jamming the other day and he has a HD-28. And even he said that it sounded fantastic. To me it sounds better than some real wood guitars. And yes you are paying a little more for the brand, but your paying for a name you can trust.

calmpilot · Post by **calmpilot** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:17 pm

thanks, philtheman. I went to gc yesterday and played the x1 and some other martins and taylors, and the sound is comparable. I've always liked smaller body guitars, but I'm still undecided.

Yakko · Post by **Yakko** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:13 am

I have had the X1 for quite some time. The sound is and was incredible. I like the small body size, and when you first get it it has a wonderful smell. Aside form smells I would really recommend this Geetar!