Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Spruce

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Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Spruce

Martin Guitar

Custom Shop OM Spruce

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 616285
Model: Custom Shop OM Spruce
Price: $7,038.90

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This Custom Shop OM Spruce is a beautifully voiced instrument, delivering that quintessential Martin tone with refined aesthetics. The Auditorium body shape offers a comfortable playing experience and a balanced response, ideal for fingerstyle players and those seeking a traditional acoustic voice. It's a serious investment, but the quality and tonal character make it a rewarding choice for the discerning musician.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar Custom Shop OM Spruce
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Custom Shop model
  • Style: Auditorium (000)
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scalloped Diamonds fingerboard inlays with red stone and Mother-of-Pearl edge
  • Antique white binding
  • Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
  • Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 frets
  • Black 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
  • • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional projection and dynamic range, classic Martin tone.
  • • Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and sustain, beautifully balanced with the spruce.
  • • Ebony fingerboard with scalloped diamonds provides luxurious feel and precise intonation.
  • • Custom Shop build quality ensures impeccable craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
CONS
  • • The 1.75” nut width may feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
  • • Mahogany construction limits versatility; less suited for brighter, modern genres.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony with Scalloped Diamonds inlays
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4")
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The scalloped bracing creates a more open and responsive sound, enhancing sustain and bass response, but also potentially increasing sensitivity to playing dynamics.
Primarily aesthetic, but the binding's thickness can subtly influence the guitar's vibrational characteristics, contributing to a slightly warmer overall tone.
Ebony is naturally porous, so regular conditioning with a specialized ebony oil is recommended to prevent drying and cracking, especially in drier climates.

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