Description
Few tonewoods make an impression quite like beautifully figured koa, and this Martin Custom Shop OM showcases it at its finest. Built from exceptional broad-figured koa for both the top and back and sides, this is an instrument that is every bit as visually captivating as it is sonically rewarding. Finished in clear gloss, the remarkable figuring is allowed to take centre stage, with each set displaying its own unique character.
Tonally, koa occupies a sweet spot between mahogany and rosewood, offering crisp articulation, warm midrange presence and sparkling trebles that continue to mature and open up over time. The OM body shape enhances that natural balance, making it equally suited to intricate fingerstyle work, expressive flatpicking and vocal accompaniment.
Classic Style 28 appointments provide an elegant contrast to the striking timber, with antique white binding, long diamond and square ebony fingerboard inlays and gold Grover Sta-Tite tuners lending a refined, understated aesthetic. The GE Modified Low Oval neck with Martin's High Performance Taper offers effortless playability from the first fret to the last, while the satin neck finish ensures a smooth, comfortable feel.
A truly eye-catching Martin Custom Shop build that pairs exceptional figured koa with the versatility and balance of the Orchestra Model, creating an instrument that is destined to become even more beautiful in both appearance and tone as the years go by.
- Appointment Level: Standard
- Adhesive: Modern Adhesive
- Top Material: Exceptional Broad Figure Koa
- Bracing Material, Top: Spruce
- Back and Side Material: Exceptional Broad Figure Koa
- Binding Material: Antique White
- Top Pearl: None
- Rosette Style: Style 28 Boltaron
- Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
- Tuning Machines: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Btn
- Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long
- Finish Type: Standard
- Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Satin Neck
- Top Colour: Clear
- Electronics: None