Why You Need A 00 | TNAG Feature with Lindsay Straw

Published 2022-02-08
We're scaling things down for our next "Why You Need a..." video and spotlighting the 00! Small enough to be a comfortable writing companion, but commanding enough for the stage with the right set-up, the 00 comes in a wide array of configurations to suit many playing styles and genres.

Scripted and performed by ‪@LindsayStraw‬. Filmed and edited by Thien Phan.

00s featured in this video:

Fredholm 00 Brazilian Rosewood:
thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/fredholm-00-br…

1929 Martin 00-18: TBA

Collings 002H 14-Fret: thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/collings-002h-…

1931 Martin 00-18:
thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/martin-1931-00…

Jewitt 00-14:
thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/jewitt-00-14-s…

G.R. Bear Grand 00 Walnut:
thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/g-r-bear-grand…

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All Comments (21)
  • Just when I thought I had everything, Lindsay presents this beautiful video and demo. I have a Martin Custom Shop 000-28 E and a Martin 000-15-S, both wonderful. Lindsay could sell ice cubes to eskimos and surpass all sales records!
  • @john15333
    I used to play 00 guitars exclusively for the comfort. I recently bumped up to a 000 in my stable. I am 100% convinced that you need both.
  • @RohitSguitar
    Terrific presentation as always! I purchased a Martin 00-18V about 6 months ago and I'm totally in love with it. For me it's the perfect balance of focus and depth of tone for my fingerstyle play at home. I've never had the pleasure of playing a 00 12-fret, after this video I'm eager to try one out!
  • @margiesplace259
    Linsey so nice to see you playing guitar again on YT, thanks for the introduction of the 00 too! Surprised at the loud sound, love the sounds. ❤
  • Love it. I didn't appreciate OO's until I got to play one. They are very fun to play. Very responsive feeling.
  • @1Adventures2
    Thanks… I recently purchased a Martin Custom 00 !2 fret with Birdseye Maple back and sides…. Sweet Instrument to my ears … I enjoy greatly the quality of your videos is a pleasure to view!!!
  • @ryangunwitch-black
    I just got a John Bliven 00 and I am madly in love. The sink cedar top sings so brightly and takes almost zero effort to activate. My Martin Dreadnaught just got too big for my shoulder and old hands. Finger picked country blues is so beautifully easy on this guitar. ❤
  • @msinger5340
    Just a great video Lindsay(as usual!) Totally agree with you on this. A 00 is my favorite size for sure. I have a few but the one I love most is a Collings 001G western shade that I had been searching for and finally found. It is beautiful looking,playing and sounding as well. Thank you for your videos 🙂
  • @LK-oi6bq
    While I was in the Navy, I ran across a 1962 Martin OO-21NY. Asking price was $275.00. One of the more regretful things I've done in my life was to trade it off for a new 1971 D-41 because I thought I needed more bling. I've been kicking my but for a long time. In recent years I did purchase a CEO-7 Custom with rosewood body and adirondak top. That helps a lot to ease the pain.
  • @nhm1069
    Great video. I recently purchased a Martin 00-17 Authentic 1931 in memory of my mom who recently passed away (she was born in 1931). The sound is incredible and the playability is excellent. I agree with your insights.
  • Thank you so much for taking the time and the effort to make these educational videos. Also like to say that you are a exceptional player in your own right. thank you again
  • @kerrfoot
    Thank you for the review. I bought a Martin 00 18 SH when it came out in 1999. Engleman spruce top, and after all these years it’s so wide open and just chimes and rings. If you want to hear A 1953 00 18, which the SH is designed after, just take a listen to the intro and first few minutes of roundabout by yes, and then Clap, of the yes album. Cheers and thanks!
  • @2628064379
    I play a Waterloo WL-12. Beautiful performance of the Carcassi Study in A Ms. Straw.
  • @texhaines9957
    Thanks Lindsay. My favorite 00 is a Martin Custom Shop 00-28 12 fret, 1.75 nut. Nicely voicing of the guitars you played.
  • @kevingreene6893
    Hi Lindsey, enjoyed the review - would love to have heard all played for comparison… I have a few of 12 fret guitars, a particular favorite is my custom built Avalon Guitar, 12 fret Red Cedar over a fabulous set of Madagascar Rosewood with a Celtic rosette and a hand designed inlay in abalone and it sounds incredible! It’s my go to for vehicle for finding that meditative platform and transcending to that timeless zone where every note has its own story to tell. Surreal🎶😊
  • Darn… another model to add to my list of wants 😂. Great video!