Martin Guitar OMC-X2E Ziricote Special LH
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Martin Guitar
OMC-X2E Ziricote Special LH
Product Info
Article Number:
617527
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
OMC-X2E Ziricote Special LH
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This OMC-X2E Ziricote is a serious player's instrument – the Ziricote adds a beautiful, almost exotic voice that blends well with the sapele top. The left-handed configuration is a huge bonus, and the E1 pickup makes it stage-ready. It's a fantastic option for intermediate to advanced players looking for a well-built, versatile acoustic with a premium feel.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar OMC-X2E Ziricote Special LH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- 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 deliver rich, complex overtones and projection
- • Solid sapele top provides excellent responsiveness and clarity
- • Martin E1 electronics offer clean, amplified tone for stage use
- • Left-handed model ensures comfortable playability for southpaws
CONS
- • Ziricote can be brittle and requires careful handling
- • Satin finish may feel less refined than gloss options
- • The E1 preamp, while good, isn't the most powerful for very loud stages
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sapele
Back & Sides
Ziricote
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany or Spanish Cedar)
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ziricote generally offers a brighter, more focused tone than Rosewood, with a tighter bass response and a slightly more percussive quality.
Martin's 'Selected Hardwood' neck profile is typically a comfortable 'Modified Low Oval', offering a good balance of speed and grip suitable for most hand sizes.
The E1 preamp is relatively quiet, but like any amplified acoustic, it's susceptible to picking up noise in environments with strong electromagnetic interference.
