Pure acoustic beauty. The Martin OM-21 offers divine sound and a sublime playing experience whilst showcasing a classic elegant aesthetic. Project every single note with gorgeous clarity and shimmering sustain thanks to the rosewood and spruce body. Such a wonderful tonewood combination provides complex sonic characteristics that lend themselves to a range of playing styles. Whether youre practicing at home or playing at a gig you can be sure that an abundance of rich immersive sound will flow from your fingertips. Shaped with deep curves and a sleek neck the OM-21 ensures you can play with exceptional comfort. Fret in flawless fashion on the exquisite ebony fretboard its smooth finish begs skilful fingerpicking styles and swift chord changes. The X-brace mounted inside the body then provides immense sturdiness that means the body wont collapse under high string tension or excessive playing. The OM-21 truly is the epitome of Martin excellence.
A divine tonewood duo The body of the OM-21 is built to provide an incredible tone. Crafted from East Indian rosewood the back and sides offer richness brightness and sparkling clarity. Whether youre fingerpicking or strumming you will be equipped with a wonderfully consistent sound thanks to rosewoods even response. Beneath such crisp articulation is dark and complex resonance contributing to a beautiful full-bodied tone. Rosewood has been a reliable favourite for acoustic guitars over the years and if Martin trust in its tonal qualities then you know its a sublime feature. Complementing the back and sides is a solid spruce top another trustworthy tonewood. Spruces broad dynamic range makes it ideal for any gigging musician as its volume and sound projection is just simply superb. And with amazing dynamics comes incredible definition. The two attributes work hand in hand so you can be sure that not a touch of clarity is not lost amidst any powerful strumming. Spruce also boasts a versatile balanced tone allowing you to explore a range of techniques and styles whilst retaining gorgeous sound. For a beautiful clear tone in which every single note rings out with glistening definition spruce does not disappoint. And its combination with rosewood enhances such sparkling clarity even more so you can play anywhere whether it’s in the studio or at a gig knowing every note will ring out clearly and perfectly. Flawless fretting Attached onto such a divine body is a select hardwood neck. It is wonderfully strong meaning you can play as excessively as you like without worrying about it growing tired or worn. This type of robustness is especially needed for the thinnest part of the guitar. On top there lies an ebony fretboard the real showstopper. Ebonys high oil content gives it a smooth and fast finish allowing you to practice quick fretting techniques immaculately. And it is fantastically durable so it won’t wear away from the frequent attack of your fingertips. Better still every note released from your fingers will be enhanced with ebonys stunning sonic capabilities. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound making it a gorgeous accompaniment to rosewood and spruce. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume ebonys snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well leaving nothing unheard. This exquisite sound produced by a high-quality tonewood is exactly what acoustic players look for. Incredible stability In order to deliver an exceptional clear tone and sustain a comfortable playing experience it is important to have a sturdy and durable structure. The OM-21 provides the utmost stability from the inside. Within the spruce and rosewood body there is scalloped X-bracing which offers robustness and resonance. The scalloped shape of the bracing means parts have been scooped out allowing the spruce top to vibrate freely – this results in a more dynamic sound that retains structural reliability. Scalloped bracing is an enticing feature particularly on Martin guitars as it takes us back to their “Golden Era” when all their steel-string guitars featured this sturdy and resonant brace shape. Such instruments are still held in high regard now and so you can trust that the OM-21 has been constructed with history experience and an abundance of knowledge behind it. The benefits of such an innovative brace do not stop there. An X-bracing pattern offers an exceptionally sturdy structure that accommodates high-tension steel strings. Tune up and play without worrying about any potential guitar body tragedies X-bracing is strong enough to withstand any amount of pressure. Specifications Body & Bridge Body Size: 000-14 Fret Top Material: Solid Spruce Top Finish: Aging Toner Gloss Body Material: East Indian Rosewood Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style: Modern Belly Drop In Saddle Bridge Pins: Black Plastic Bracing Pattern: X Brace Brace Shape: Scalloped Brace Material: Spruce Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise Rosette: Multi-StripeNeck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Neck Taper: High Performance Neck Finish: Satin Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Style 28 Number of Frets: 20 Nut Material: Bone Scale Length: 25.4Hardware & Strings Hardware Colour: Nickel Tuning Machines: Open Gear Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Recommended Strings: SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Light (MSP4100) Case: Ply HardshellPlease note: Martin do not ship their guitars with the strap button installed on the bottom of the guitar. They do this to avoid any impact cracks that may occur during shipping. You can find your strap button inside the case compartment.
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