Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Kris & Guillaume take a closer look at some of Martin’s most impressive guitars, including the legendary D-45, OM-45, D-28 Authentic 1937 and a seriously cool custom shop build. What makes these guitars so special? From the craftsmanship and details to how they actually sound and feel to play.

Guitars played in this video: http://tho.mn/o1x07

Recorded in Fender Studio Pro: http://tho.mn/cr4s5
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: http://tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar
We use Cordial cables exclusively: thomann.de/intl/cat_brand_BF_cordial.html

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro Jam
0:31 What are we doing today?
2:07 What makes the D-45 special?
4:27 Playing | D-45
5:26 Sound & Playing Feel | D-45
6:27 OM-45 | Body Shape
7:19 Playing | OM-45
8:02 Sound & Playing Feel | OM-45
9:18 D-28 Authentic 1937 | Specs & Aging
11:37 Playing | D-28 Authentic 1937
12:57 Comparing D-45 and D-28 Authentic 1937
14:08 Sound & Playing Feel | D-28 Authentic 1937
15:29 Tree of Life Custom Shop
17:02 Playing | Tree of Life Custom Shop
17:54 Sound & Playing Feel | Tree of Life Custom Shop
18:37 Conclusions: what makes these so special?
20:04 Goodbye & Outro Jam

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