Martin Guitar OM28

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Martin Guitar OM28

Martin Guitar

OM28

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 605655
Model: OM28
Price: $4,948.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The OM28 is a true benchmark for performance and tone. It’s a versatile workhorse, equally suited to fingerstyle and flatpicking, and delivers a balanced, powerful sound. This is a serious instrument for the seasoned player who demands top-tier materials and construction – a real heirloom piece.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar OM28
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • 2025 model
  • Type: OM
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid rosewood
  • Neck: selected hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Abalone fingerboard inlays
  • Antique white Herringbone binding
  • Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 frets
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Ebony bridge with bone saddle
  • Open nickel machine heads
  • Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .054 (Art. #469771#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and dynamic range.
  • • Rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones and sustain.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Antique white Herringbone binding enhances aesthetics and structural integrity.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
  • • Rosewood's tonal characteristics may not suit all playing styles.
  • • Relatively large OM body might be uncomfortable for smaller players.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material Select Hardwood (likely Mahogany)
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets 20
Electronics None (Acoustic)
Weight Approximately 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The OM28 is more focused and articulate, while the D-28 is fuller and more resonant – the OM has a tighter low end.
The neck profile is a modified low oval, generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might prefer a slightly thicker neck.
These strings are designed for extended life, but expect roughly 2-4 months of regular playing before needing replacement, depending on playing intensity.

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