Martin OM-28E Acoustic Electric Guitar, East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides, Sitka Spruce Top
Player's Perspective
The OM-28 is one of the most iconic models of acoustic guitars in music history, and this offering from Martin is one of the best versions of it they've put out yet. Classic yet contemporary, this acoustic-electric model brings a legend to contemporary stages and studios. We're proud to offer up the OM-28E, one of our favorite Martin instruments here at the shop!
When high-end tone woods, high-end construction, and high-end electronics all converge, this is what you end up with. Martin are arguably the best in the world at what they do, and this OM-28E being a production model is a prime example of that. The spruce top and rosewood back and sides is a tried-and-true tonal combination that will never get stale. You can strum hard or finger-pick and the resonance and dynamics of that top will work with you. The rosewood imparts a warm and lush tone, which pairs well with the focused of the OM body shape. For effortless gigging and recording, just plug in through the onboard electronics system, which is is one of the finest acoustic preamps on the market. It's as simple as that!
A comfortable body shape, incredible build quality, and most importantly, legendary tone means you'll never want to put this down. The streamlined OM is perfect for the professional, collector, or hobbyist that needs a little extra punch out of their acoustic guitar sound. This could very well be the last acoustic guitar you'll ever need - and for many, it already is.
Details
Compact and commanding, scalloped bracing brings your sound to life—fingerpicking, strumming or soloing. Perfect balance across all six strings, bold herringbone, East Indian rosewood, ebony, spruce, and vintage appointments give a classic look to a timeless sound.
Body
- Body Size: 000-14 Fret
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back & Side Finish: Gloss
- Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1 3/4''
- Top Material: Sitka Spruce
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
- Brace Size: 1/4"
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28
- Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Heelcap: Antique White
- Endpiece: Antique White
- Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Binding: Antique White
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
- Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Rosette: Multi-Stripe
- Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Short Pattern
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Side Dots: White
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
- Nut Material: Bone
Hardware
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Tuning Machine Buttons: Butterbean Knobs
Electronics
- Pickup/Preamp System: Varies - recent models shipping with Fishman Aura VT Enhance
- Electronics Options (Factory Chosen)
- Fishman Gold Plus Natural I
- Fishman Infinity Matrix
- Fishman Presys Plus
- Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend
- Fishman Aura VT Enhance
- LR Baggs Anthem
Miscellaneous
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Light - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MA540T
- Case: Molded Hardshell
- Instrument Weight: 4.5 lbs
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| SKU | MRTN-10Y18OM28ELRB |
| UPC | 729789567503 |