Martin OM-28

Orchestra Model articulation that set the stage for modern acoustics.

Martin's OM debuted in 1929 blending a 25.4 inch scale with a 000-size body, giving bandleaders a balanced voice for plectrum work. The OM-28 remains the flagship thanks to herringbone trim, scalloped bracing, and rosewood richness suited for fingerstyle and flatpicking alike.

Introduced: 1929 (commissioned for banjoist Perry Bechtel)
Signature traits: 000 body, long scale, scalloped X-bracing, Style-28 appointments
Notable players: Eric Clapton, Laurence Juber, contemporary fingerstylists