Over the last few decades, John Mayer has left an indelible impact on the world of guitars and guitar playing. A string of pop hits catapulted him to success, but his work with the 6-string is what led him to collaborate with legends like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, and many others. But compared to many guitarists, John has so much more range, often collaborating with contemporary artists, pushing boundaries, and defying genres.
Whenever he reaches for an acoustic guitar, John is most often seen with a Martin in his hands. Over the years, John has collaborated with Martin on a number of custom designs—both releases available to the public and one-off guitars for his own use—but the OMJM John Mayer Signature remains constant in the Martin line. To commemorate 20 years the OMJM model, Martin has produced a limited number of 20th Anniversary editions with a unique Platinum Gray Burst finish.
From there, the OMJM 20th Anniversary is a 14-fret Orchestra Model/000 body with appropriate 25.4" scale length. It features an Engelmann Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides—a winning combination that delivers balance and articulate response. Like any proper Signature Model, there are tasteful custom features, too: Abalone Rosette, Herringbone top trim, silver "C.F. Martin & Co" decal, and unique inlays with John's signature at the 20th fret.
- Body Size: 14-Fret Orchestra Model/000
- Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- Bracing: X-Brace, Scalloped
- Brace Size: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Finish: Platinum Gray Top Burst, High Gloss
- Top: Engelmann Spruce
- Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
- Nut: Bone, 1-11/16''
- Neck: Ebony
- Neck Shape: Low Profile
- Bridge: Ebony Modern Belly
- Saddle: Compensated White Tusq, 2-1/8'' Spacing
- Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
- Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear w/ Butterbean buttons
- Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Old Style Decal
- Electronics: Fishman Gold Plus Natural I
The OMJM is a versatile guitar, so it's the perfect tool for a guitar player and musician as versatile as John Mayer. Unlike other Signature models, it comes with a factory-installed Fishman pickup, so it's stage ready direct from Nazareth, PA. This OMJM 20th Anniversary is #1069 in the series, and it includes a custom Martin hardshell case with John's initials embroidered on the lid.