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Exquisite tonewood combination
The Martin OM-45 features a solid spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides, ensuring an exceptional tonal range with rich resonance and clarity. This premium tonewood combination produces a balanced sound that excels in dynamic response and sustain, making it ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming techniques. With the OM-45 you can create stunning sparkly melodies or deep, room-filling chord progressions at your leisure; the astounding potential of these tonewoods ensures that whatever you play will ring out with a natural beauty that's simply unmatched. An ageing toner on the spruce top adds a touch of vintage character to the aesthetic appeal of this masterpiece.
Vintage-inspired bracing for superior tone
Golden Era scalloped X bracing, crafted from Sitka spruce, is at the heart of the OM-45's distinctive voice. This design enhances the guitar's tonal warmth and breathiness, giving it a vintage-inspired sound profile. The bracing also supports the top for optimal resonance and projection, delivering a tone that's both dynamic and refined across a variety of musical styles. This is a guitar that pays homage to Martin's rich and inspiring history through the power of pure sound, giving you vintage tones that have shaped the history of music for over 100 years.
Refined playability for ultimate comfort
The OM-45 is designed with a genuine mahogany neck featuring a GE modified low oval profile and a longer scale length. These features, combined with the thinner ebony fingerboard and bevelled edges, offer a smooth and effortless playing experience. Refined string spacing ensures comfort during extended play, so you'll feel totally at home with this carefully crafted beauty. Such a meticulous, comfort enhancing construction almost makes this instrument an extension of yourself, letting music flow naturally in every playing session thanks to an exceedingly refined feel.
Premium craftsmanship and aesthetic details
This guitar stands out with its elegant pearl inlays, gold open gear tuners, and a vintage-inspired long diamond neck transition. Every detail reflects Martin's dedication to craftsmanship, combining functionality with beauty. The faux tortoise pickguard and full-gloss finish complete the sophisticated design, making it a visually stunning instrument that matches its exceptional sound quality.
unparalleled tonal balance and versatility
The OM-45 delivers a balanced, dynamic sound that resonates with clarity and depth, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres. Whether performing delicate fingerstyle passages or bold, rhythmic strumming, this guitar responds with precision, ensuring every note sings with exceptional articulation. Its combination of premium tonewoods, expert bracing, and precise craftsmanship results in a tonal palette that adapts seamlessly to both soft, intimate playing and powerful, commanding performances.
This versatility extends to its ability to excel in various settings, from solo performances to ensemble playing, where its rich voice cuts through with warmth and definition. The OM-45's blend of vintage tonal charm and modern playability creates a unique musical companion that not only enhances your sound but also inspires creative expression. It's an instrument designed to elevate your playing to professional standards in the studio, on stage, or during personal practice sessions.
Specifications
- Product Name: Martin OM-45
- Product Code: CFM-GTR-OM45
Body
- Body Size: 000-14 Fret
- Top Material: Solid spruce with ageing toner
- Back and Sides Material: East Indian rosewood
- Bracing Pattern: Golden Era scalloped X brace
- Finish: Full-gloss
- Pickguard: Faux tortoise
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Genuine mahogany
- Neck Shape: Golden Era modified low oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony with bevelled edges
- Scale Length: 25.4 inches
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 inches
- Fingerboard Inlays: Style 45 Hexagon
Hardware
- Bridge Material: Ebony GE modern belly bridge
- Saddle: Compensated bone
- Tuning Machines: Gold open gear
- Case: Hardshell