Martin Guitar OMC-X2E Ziricote Special
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Martin Guitar
OMC-X2E Ziricote Special
Product Info
Article Number:
617523
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
OMC-X2E Ziricote Special
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This OMC-X2E Ziricote Special is a fantastic blend of Martin’s quality and unique aesthetics. The ziricote really gives it a warm, focused tone with a touch of sparkle, while the E1 pickup system makes it stage-ready. It's ideal for players wanting a premium-priced, versatile acoustic with a distinctive voice – perfect for fingerstyle and strumming alike.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar OMC-X2E Ziricote Special
- Steel-String Guitar with pickup
- Type: Auditorium (000) with cutaway
- Top: solid sapele
- Back and sides: Ziricote
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard inlays: Diamonds and squares
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- 20 frets
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Preamp: Martin E1
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Brigde material: Selected hardwood
- Compensated saddle: White TUSQ
- Satin chrome machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitar MA540T
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Ziricote back/sides offer rich, complex overtones and stunning looks
- • Solid sapele top provides excellent projection and balanced tone
- • Martin E1 preamp delivers clean, amplified sound with discreet EQ
- • Well-executed satin finish allows the ziricote grain to truly shine
CONS
- • Ziricote can be brittle, requiring careful handling and humidity control
- • The selected hardwood neck lacks the stability of a composite alternative
- • The MA540T strings are a bit bright; a swap improves versatility
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sapele
Back & Sides
Ziricote
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Preamp System
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ziricote adds a layer of complexity and overtones that mahogany lacks, resulting in a slightly brighter, more articulate tone with more ‘air’.
The selected hardwood neck profile is a fairly standard 'slim' Martin shape, which should be comfortable for most, but those with very large hands might prefer a slightly wider neck.
The E1 is known for its clean, natural amplified tone – it’s not overly colored and works well for a variety of playing styles, though some may prefer the more feature-rich options in higher-end models.
