Martin Guitar OM28 LH
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Martin Guitar
OM28 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
605633
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
OM28 LH
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,047.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This OM28 LH is a serious instrument, built with the finest materials and meticulous craftsmanship. The left-handed configuration makes it a dream for southpaw players craving that iconic Martin tone. It’s perfect for experienced players who appreciate nuanced dynamics and a warm, balanced voice for fingerstyle or flatpicking.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar OM28 LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- 2025 model
- Left-handed 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 projection and clarity across the tonal spectrum.
- • Rosewood back and sides provide a warm, rich bass response and complex overtones.
- • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut contribute to smooth playability and articulate note definition.
- • Vintage-style open nickel tuners ensure reliable tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Rosewood’s tonal characteristics may not suit players seeking a brighter, more aggressive sound.
- • The OM body shape, while versatile, isn't ideal for lap-style playing or very large hands.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic Only)
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) - typical for a rosewood-bodied OM
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Frequently Asked Questions
The build quality is identical; the LH designation simply refers to the left-handed configuration, ensuring a mirrored layout for comfortable play.
Expect a balanced tone with strong fundamentals, rich overtones, and a noticeable warmth—a classic OM voice suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
The tortoise pickguard is original to the instrument, a standard feature on OM28 models, and contributes to the guitar's vintage aesthetic.
