Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Italian Spruce
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Martin Guitar
Custom Shop OM Italian Spruce
Product Info
Article Number:
616279
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
Custom Shop OM Italian Spruce
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$13,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Custom Shop OM is a serious instrument—the Italian spruce top sings with a breathtaking responsiveness, and the myrtlewood provides a uniquely warm and focused voice. It's built for the discerning player who appreciates nuanced tone and impeccable craftsmanship; a perfect choice for fingerstyle players and those seeking a refined, articulate sound.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Italian Spruce
- Steel-String Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Type: Auditorium (000)
- Top: Solid Italian Alpine spruce
- Back and sides: Solid flamed myrtle
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Snowflake fingerboard inlays
- Flamed maple binding
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Bridge material: Black ebony
- Saddle: compensated bone
- Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio and vintage buttons
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Italian Alpine Spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and shimmering overtones.
- • Flamed myrtle back and sides provide a warm, complex, and responsive tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard and nut enhance sustain and contribute to a smooth playing experience.
- • Custom Shop build quality ensures meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship.
CONS
- • The premium price point puts it out of reach for many players.
- • Flamed myrtle, while beautiful, can be somewhat less tonally versatile than rosewood.
- • The 1 7/8in nut width may feel cramped for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Italian Alpine Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Flamed Myrtle
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic Only)
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated, varies by individual guitar)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Italian spruce offers a brighter, more articulate voice than the Sitka spruce typically found on an OM-28, with more complex overtones and a more focused bass response.
The inlays are purely cosmetic; they are made from material that doesn't significantly impact the guitar's tonal characteristics.
While Martin Custom Shop necks maintain a general profile consistency, slight variations can occur, ensuring each guitar feels unique and tailored for optimal playability.
