Details
When Martin introduced the OM-28 in 1929, they thought they were making a guitar that could hold down the rhythm chair in a dance band, hence the Orchestra Model name. In the way these things go, it turns out they created the ultimate fingerstyle guitar. The new Standard Series OM-28 captures the vibe of that classic model, but with a few changes to suit modern players.
Like the original, this guitar has the 25.4” string scale, a 1 ¾” nut width and scalloped X-bracing. The neck, though, has Martin's Modified Low Oval contour with High Performance Taper, which makes it a breeze to play. The top is Sitka spruce and the back and sides are Indian rosewood, a classic tonewood combo that produces a well-balanced bass to treble response.
The OM-28 responds well to a light touch, making it a near perfect guitar for fingerpicking. But if you dig in with a flatpick you’ll find it offers plenty of headroom when more volume is needed. The OM was designed to drive jazz bands, after all. If you haven’t tried an OM, you might find the shallower body and more pinched-in waist make it a very comfortable to play.
Specs
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Back sides
East Indian Rosewood
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Binding
Antique White
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Bracing
GE-Scalloped X-Braced
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss
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Frets to body
14
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Inlay
Bold Herringbone
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Neck material
Select Hardwood
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Neck shape
GE Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Rosette
Style 28 Multi-Stripe
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Saddle spacing
2 5/32"
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Nickel Open Gear
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Case type
Molded Hardshell
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Serial number
3080189
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SKU
MAR25OM28-3080189
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UPC
112493
