In the late-'20s, Martin unveiled the Orchestra Model. Although it was quickly overshadowed by the Dreadnoughts that rolled out a few years later, the OM-28 is perhaps the first modern acoustic guitar made by C.F. Martin. The OM-28 was the first Martin to combine 14 frets clear of the body and a longer 25.4" scale, and from the ground up, it was designed for steel strings. Its 15"-wide body was massive by '20s standards, and it even had a pickguard and a belly bridge! The OM-28 began a new era of guitar-building for Martin, and it is a versatile, expressive instrument that seems to do everything well.
Today's Standard Series OM-28 is a faithful recreation of the early-'30s Style-28 Orchestra Model. It is known for bold, but balanced tone in a comfortable mid-size package. The Golder Era Scalloped bracing—combined with a longer scale than a 000—bring your sound to life with immediate, accurate response. The OM-28 lends rich, detailed tone for fingerstyle playing, but it shines with a pick, too. A great choice for strumming, soloing, mellow fingerpicking, or you can dig in for that throaty cut—the OM-28 shines in every setting.
The Standard Series OM-28 features a 14-fret 000 body with a longer 25.4" scale. It has a Spruce top, and East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Refreshed with Golden Era specs to enhance tone, comfort, and style, the 000-28 now has the same spruce GE Scalloped top bracing you find on the Modern Deluxe Series, which helps the model deliver vintage-inspired tone and sustain. Updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. It sports classic Style-28 appointments, including bold Herringbone top trim. This OM-28 features a gorgeous 1935 Sunburst top finish.
- Body Size: 14-Fret 000 Auditorium
- Construction: Dovetail neck Joint
- Top: Spruce
- Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
- Top Finish: 1935 Sunburst
- Bracing: GE-Scalloped 5/16" X-Bracing
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck Profile: Golden Era Modified Low Profile
- Neck Taper: High Performance
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: Compensated Bone w/ 2-5/32" spacing
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Nut: Bone, 1-3/4" Width
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Gear w/ Butterbean Knobs