A guitar that really needs no introduction, if you are looking at this you probably know that this is like the ‘turbo charged’ version of Martin’s legendary OM-28 acoustic guitar. Long since discontinued, and widely considered one of the best OM-shaped guitars that Martin made. Built with the 000 body shape and size template, but with the longer 25.4 OM scale length. The star of the show really is that solid Adirondack spruce top. The impact that Adi spruce has on the tone and character of this guitar cannot be understated. In my opinion, the combination of mature, crisp, clear Adirondack tone and the deep, throaty quality of the solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides results in that iconic, unmistakable Martin tone. The tones that you get out of this gorgeous instrument is that tone when you think of the classic acoustic guitar sound that you hear on countless recordings, by numerous artists. In terms of feel and playability, the neck profile is a ‘soft V’ I would say. If you have played a Martin V neck before, this will feel very comfortable and familiar. If you have not, I would like to say that in my opinion it is not as daunting as it may at first seem. The V on this neck (each Martin neck is hand-finished, so each are subtly different) is very soft I would say, there is no noticeable ‘point’. Action is a shade above 2mm at the 12th fret, with plenty of material in the saddle and nut should you wish to lower it. Currently set up for 12 gauge strings, and will take a reasonably strong attack with zero buzz. The graining of the spruce on the top is perfect, and the highest grade spruce reflects the thicker grains on the outer sides, moving to tighter grains towards the inner joint. Solid mahogany for the neck with beautiful diamond volute on the back of the paddle headstock, and solid Ebony for the fretboard and bridge. Fossilised ivory for the nut and saddle material. The endpin hole has been professionally enlarged to accommodate a pickup jack, and currently has a white endpin fitted, but can be taken out if you install a pickup.

If you are looking to acquire a world class acoustic, I would strongly encourage you to consider this one. Only very close offers will be considered as I have priced this at the market price (probably under). Bank transfer on collection only, please. Thanks for looking.