Martin Standard Series OM-45 Acoustic Guitar

Known by many as one of the holy-grail Martin acoustic guitars, the OM-45 perfectly showcases the very peak of Martin’s skill, craftsmanship and overall attention to detail. Featuring East Indian Rosewood back and sides, this  instrument delivers rich and characterful tones that are balanced and full-sounding, ensuring excellent projection with its OM body shape.

Paired with a Solid Sitka Spruce top, the use of this tried-and-tested material brings out some singing top-end articulation, giving light finger-picked sections and chords the stunning crisp vibrancy you'd expect from a Martin acoustic. It features Martin's Forward Shifted scalloped X bracing, meaning that the OM-45 has a strong and robust structure that'll last a lifetime. This improved bracing also allows the top to vibrate more freely for improved resonance and sustained.

Key Features

• 45 Model - Crafted from selected East Indian Rosewood in combination with a Sitka Spruce top elegantly laden with Abalone inlays and binding as well as a Mahogany neck with Ebony fingerboard and bridge, Martin’s 45 models demonstrate their highest tier of craftsmanship and detail.
• Golden Era Design - Featuring Martins Golden Era refinements, the OM-45 comes equipped with a modernised GE bridge, boasting smoother curves and subtler edges as well as Martins GE scalloped X bracing, giving the OM-45 richly enhanced sustain and a robust structure.
• Classic Appointments – With its shimmering gloss finish, gold open gear tuners, and pearl inlays, the OM-45 oozes class and looks as good as it sounds!

Classic Construction

The neck is formed from Mahogany, a tried-and-tested choice that delivers beautifully warm tones. Topped with an Ebony fretboard, this sleek and elegant-looking wood not only feels smooth under the fingers, but also offers a clear upper mid-range sparkle that gives a reassuring bite to notes.

With a GE modified low oval neck profile, the OM-45 Standard provides a comfortable position for your left hand to fret shapes with without feeling fatigue. This new shape strikes the perfect balance between a vintage and modern feel.

With each guitar undergoing a thorough process via a cutting-edge PLEK machine, this amazing piece of technology accurately measures and dresses the frets for unparalleled consistency across the neck. This practically eliminates buzzing, and enhances the playability of the guitar as a whole. 

Hardware

A real bone nut not only gives off that vintage Martin aesthetic, but it also improves sustain and is less likely to wear compared to synthetic alternatives. This instrument's gold open gear tuning machines also scream that old-school vibe, with the Faux Tortoise pickguard adding that extra touch of class.

Specifications

• Body Size: 000-14 Fret
• Top Material: Spruce
• Bracing Pattern: X Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 45 Hexagon
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Finish Neck: Gloss
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Case: Hardshell
• Electronics: None
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)