Martin OM-28 Modern Deluxe, VTS Top

Full Description

A sound of days gone by...

A truly authentic look and sound. The Modern Deluxe Series Guitars combine the very best of Vintage Martin specs with modern features that make playing acoustic guitar, everything it should be. This bespoke OM-28 Modern Deluxe features a solid top and bracing that's gone through the Vintage Tone System process. VTS not only gives you that sought-after vintage appearance, but it also produces a beautifully authentic tone. It's a sound you don't get today, and one you certainly won't forget. It's time to bring a classic tone into your music.

Crafted with passion and premium quality

Tonewoods at the pinnacle of quality. The Martin OM-28 features a solid sitka spruce VTS top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. These pieces of timber were carefully selected by Martin's resident tonewood expert with over 25 year of experience in their sonic-abilities. So be assured, your tone is rich with renowned Martin quality.

Love that authentic acoustic sound? Then look no further. The Martin Modern Deluxe brings that richly-aged Martin character back to life. And, with its mixture of premium, solid timbers, the OM-28 produces a truly dynamic sound with a rich, deep, warm bass, plenty of resonance, and un-matched versatility. Explore a distinctive sound that can handle almost any genre or technique. This is hand-crafted tradition you won't find elsewhere.

Anything but standard...

The OM-28 is both deluxe and modern. It's a revolutionary take on Martin's Vintage Series. Filled with modern guitar technology and custom features, this instrument has been crafted with a meticulous attention to detail. All-new, revolutionary Liquidmetal bridge pins boost the guitar's volume by at least three decibels - a truly incredible development. This results in superior acoustic volume without impacting tonal balance.

Furthermore, a unique composite carbon fiber bridge plate also increases acoustic volume without adding extra weight. And with an all-new titanium two-way truss rod, your neck is superbly easy to adjust and incredibly strong. It's also 64 lighter than any traditional truss rod. Experience the height of acoustic performance.

Stunning sound at its very core

A vintage sonic engine. The Martin OM-28 Modern Deluxe features traditional scalloped X-bracing. This specific type of bracing has been around since the early 1800's, and is still, to this day, a hand-made tradition. It'll bring sonic power, projection, and versatility to your sound.

Furthermore, the OM-28's bracing is constructed with VTS adirondack spruce. This specific tonewood is renowned for its superior clarity, and incredible projection. Abundant in the 1930s, and used on many Martin guitars of that era, adirondack spruce is in high-demand for its outstanding tone. Bringing a vintage-vibe, this old-school tonewood has also been through the Vintage Tone System process. So you'll benefit from a truly impeccable sound that starts right at the heart of your OM-28. It's time to experience family run, bespoke tradition with a 'Modern Deluxe' twist.

Vintage feel, modern playability

An all new neck shape. Designed to maximise performance and comfort. The OM-28's neck features a profile that is slightly asymmetric. The inspiration for this came from an old OM-45 1930s model. Resulting in a familiar, yet vintage Martin look and feel. Although it's been designed to meet an older spec, this unique shape gets thinner towards higher frets, but still has that authentic thicker feel towards the top. This ensures your fretting hand stays comfortable up and down the fingerboard whilst encouraging you to go for gold. Experience playability and comfort like never before.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce w/ VTS
• Body Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Body Type: 000-14 Fret
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce w/ VTS
• Bridge Material: Ebony with Adirondack Spruce and Composite Carbon Fiber Plate
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal
• Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Binding: European Flamed Maple
• Heel Cap: European Flamed Maple
• End Piece: European Flamed Maple
• Back Purfling: Zig-Zag Authentic
• Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Natural
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Side Dots: Abalone
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.4''
• Nut Material: Bone
• Pleked: Yes
• Headstock Shape: Solid w/ Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay

Hardware & Strings

• Hardware Colour: Gold
• Knob: Butterbean
• Tuning Machines: Open-Gear
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MA540T
• Included Case: Ply Hardshell