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This OM-42 is a savage beast! When I say it sounds rich, I mean rich in the sense of Scrooge McDuck diving into a vault of gold coins, except with overtones instead of money. It has a wonderfully warm, chocolate-y low-end that contrasts beautifully with the lush, sparkling, sunny highs--ying and yang in perfect balance! It's also quite responsive, with the note popping out of the soundhole with force upon the attack. Speaking of which, the attack has the perfect amount of sag before blooming into full resonance. It's also quite easy to get the top moving, so it reaches its volume ceiling with very little effort. It responds best to a light-to-medium touch, and playing it brought out all sorts of thoughtful, nuanced musical ideas from my brain. If you're looking for a rich- Read More...

Specifications:

Brand Martin Guitars
ModelStandard Series OM-42
Body Type000-14 Fret
Finish TypePolished Gloss
Top WoodSolid Spruce w/Aging Toner
Top InlayAbalone with Multi-Stripe
BracingGolden Era Scalloped, 1/4" Spruce X-Brace
Back & Sides WoodSolid East Indian Rosewood
Neck WoodMahogany
Neck FinishGloss
Neck JointDovetail
Neck ShapeGolden Era Modified Low Oval w/High-Performance Taper
Neck Measurements.800 1st - .880 9th
FingerboardEbony
Fingerboard InlayAbalone Style 45 Snowflake
Scale Length25.4"
Width at Nut1 3/4"
Nut MaterialBone
BindingAntique White with Multi-Stripe
RosetteAbalone with Multi-Stripe
BridgeEbony, Golden Era Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge Spacing2 5/32"
Saddle16" Radius/Compensated Bone
TunersGold Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
PickguardTortoiseshell
CaseBlack 5-Ply Hardshell

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