Description
Handcrafted at the Martin Guitars Custom Shop in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this superlative Martin Custom Shop OM blends vintage elegance with the tonal balance that has defined Martin craftsmanship for over a century. Built with a premium Sitka spruce top (torrefied with Martin's VTS system) and genuine mahogany back and sides, it delivers a clear, warm, and articulate tone with exceptional projection and balance across all registers.
Featuring scalloped ¼” Sitka bracing for responsiveness and a comfortable Modified Low Oval neck, this OM feels lively and resonant in the hands. You'll find clear trebles, articulate mids, and an intimate, controlled voice—perfect for fingerstyle, songwriting, or recording where clarity matters. Its slotted headstock, ebony fingerboard, and rosewood binding reflect Martin’s rich heritage, while modern adhesives ensure stability and consistency. This Custom Shop creation offers timeless tone, refined aesthetics, and the unmistakable feel of a hand-crafted instrument built to inspire.
There's a reason these are called the "orchestra model". It's a whole ensemble. Seize a rare opportunity to own one of these beauties!
- Body Size: OM-18 Orchestra
- Top: Premium Sitka Spruce (VTS Torrefied)
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Bracing: Scalloped Spruce, 1/4"
- Neck: Genuine Mahogany, Modified Low Oval profile with Standard taper
- Fingerboard: Black Ebony with Old Style 18 Select Abalone inlays
- Bridge: Black Ebony, Modern Straight Line – Drop-in Saddle
- Binding: Black
- Rosette: Old Style 18, Boltaron
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Finish: Gloss Body with Satin Neck, clear top.
- Case: 3-Ply Hardshell with Flat Top
- Recommended Strings: MA540T