This will come with the same hide glue construction and other exacting simulations taken from an om28 from the 1930s, and will feature adirondack spruce over madagascar rosewood. But only you can determine whether you prefer the om 28 marquis or an om 28v with an adi top, both tonally and ergonomically. Martin om28 marquis acoustic guitar, natural pre owned the om28 marquis features the martin golden era 19301940 appointments, built with east indian rosewood in an orchestra model body size. The ninth om made, was entered into the records as a 000 28. I wish i could get to try one of these guitars, it might be what im looking for. Martin d28 marquis rating you give the martin d 28 marquis. Aug 24, 2005 om 28 marquis are about the epitome of what an om should be and mine just keeps getting better. The om 28 modern deluxe is a new take on martin vintage.
The om 28 features a solid adirondack spruce top and east indian rosewood back and. Its a robust guitar with depth, an open and warm midrange. Today we have for you an outstanding example of a flagship martin guitar, the om28. But earlier this year, martin raised the bar by introducing the om 28 authentic 1931, using a vintage 1931 om that belonged to mike seeger as a blueprint. Throughout its colorful history, the company has adapted successfully to continual changes in product design, distribution systems, and manufacturing methods. About 12 years ago, martin started offering special run guitars with an interesting alternative to. In the last couple of decades, martin has released many great om models. Built with indian rosewood back and sides and a sitka spruce top, the guitar fuses vintage and modern designs. This model is perfect for the discerning finger style player. Listen with your ears, feel with your hands and choose the best option for yourself.
Martin s om 28 is a classic model that is now part of martin s revamped standard series. That big martin tone in an om body size with vintage specs. Martin om28v om28 marquis differences one mans guitar. Vintage martin 1931 om 28 played by mary flower at. The martin om 1 is a beautiful sixstring model with a solid sitka spruce top with tortoiseshell pickguard, multiring rosette, and sapele wood back and sides. In december of 2016 i had a new lr baggs anthem pickup installed. This superb sounding instrument is comprised of two of the finest tone woods modern luthiery has ever seen dalbergia baronii madagascar rosewood, which is rare and getting harder to obtain aka palisander. As many of you know, the om28 was the first offering of the martin line to have 14 frets clear of the body, inspired by perry bechtels custom order of a 14 fret 000. Modern improvements such as adjustable truss rods and mod martin om 28 marquis. Used, mint, martin om 28 marquis model martin om 28 marquis construction. One of the most coveted features of sapele wood is the interlocked appearance of its grain and the tendency for the grain to change directions at irregular intervals. Awesome set of madagascar rosewood back and sides to boot.
Martin guitar,martin d28 marquis,martin d28 marquis maury. A tasteful take on martins traditional designmartins om guitars have been around for over 80 years due to their wide spread and long lasting popularity. Much in the way we recently had a stockpile of d18s, gryphon recently had the fortune of acquiring a batch of great sounding om28 style guitars including an original 1930 martin om28. The marquis series is martins highest level east indian rosewood instrument, made very closely to prewar specifications but not mindalteringly expensive as it would be if it were, shall we say, brazilian. One of the handful of original oms built with a pyramid bridge, teardrop pickguard, and banjo style tuners. Dominick reyes reacts to jon jones defeat ufc 247 post fight press conference. Guitar centers product spotlight provides a comprehensive overview of the c. Buy the martin om 28 marquis and get free delivery. I had the omjm, and its a nice guitar, but it is built on the 16 series platform with a different bracing and. Martin om1gt orchestra acoustic guitar with hardshell case. Sitka spruce top, east indian rosewood back and sides, modified low oval select hardwood, ebony bridge and fretboard, abalone diamonds and squares short pattern inlays, faux tortoise pickguard, nickel open gear tuners. And that is one mans word on martin om28v om28 marquis differences. For a short time the martin company offered this exotic wood variation on their om 28 marquis.
Solid adirondack spruce scalloped 14 golden era back material. Hey, as a former owner one of 404 original om 28jm, and the omjm, and now the new 2015 om 28. The om 28 marquis is an ideal guitar for fingerstyle players who appreciate tastefully simple prewar golden era styling. This superb sounding instrument is comprised of two of the finest tone woods modern luthiery has ever seen dalbergia baronii madagascar rosewood. I can tell you that the om 28 is wonderful and the closest you can get without ordering a custom spec om, or paying 78k for the om 28jm. Martin om28 marquis acoustic guitar, natural preowned. It features adirondack spruce top and forwardshifted braces and select east indian rosewood for the sides, back and headplate. Martin has never veered away from its initial commitment to quality. The utilization of east indian rosewood back, sides and headplate makes the marquis series a more affordable martin golden era recreation. The 00042 marquis is an archangel, with a flaming sword of righteousness in one hand and a silver trumpet in the other, overlooking a luscious, everswelling undertone. The martin om28 offers many features found in our prewar era guitars, including butterbean tuning knobs, and a rosewood headplate with a large, oldstyle martin logo. The martin om 28 offers many features found in our prewar era guitars, including butterbean tuning knobs, and a rosewood headplate with a large, oldstyle martin logo. For a short time the martin company offered this exotic wood variation on their om28 marquis.
When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nearly every boutique guitar brand has fashioned om guitars on the popular martin model. The vintage appointments include a sitka spruce vintage tone system vts top, a dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction that give it the rich, fully aged martin tone that has inspired generations. Martin also gave us the grand tour on of the om 28 marquis and the om 45 marquis. This guitar does everything a modern, highend om28 needs to do, and with soul. Congratulations on this beautiful martin om28 marquis youve just acquired. Yasuma 140 wie martin d28 handgefertigt in japan western gitarre. Martin must have changed the designation to om soon after, deciding that they needed a new designation for the 14fret bodies to differentiate them from their standard 12fret models. Featured are a solid adirondack spruce top, which has opened up beautifully, very nicely, tight grained e. This martin om42 incorporates highend detailing with its classic design to produce the perfect acoustic guitar for just about any musician. With those vibrant fundamentals and glorious harmonics, it is a pirates chest of dark, rich wood, filled to the brim with glittering jewels, swaying to and fro at the bottom. The authentic increases the value of the used marquis if anything. This martin om 1gt gives players that renowned martin quality at a price working musicians can afford.
Martin om 28 marquis martin d18ge martin 000 28 mh collings om1a,om 2h and ds2hmha taylor 914ce l1 taylor w55. It is in the condition in which it arrived when i purchased it new. We have the best prices, best service, expert product knowledge, huge. Martin used, 2005 om28 marquis acoustic guitar mandolin. Martin guitars down home guitars fine acoustic instruments. Extremely rare and iimportant instrument, and an amazing player to boot. Early 14 fret clear body om 28, om 18p, stamped october 24, 1930, and 018t c. Awesome sound, excellent construction, finish is great,s ustain is very good out of the box, extra finger roomstring spacing, comfortable mod v neck, adirondack top is very resonant, fossilized ivory for nut and bridge, forward shifted golden era. I have a buddy that bought an om 45 marquis same day i bought mine and it is awesome as well and was set up and in fact played for a few weeks by a famous martin clinitian and it playes incredible. I personally agree with everything which tim r wrote, and believe the now discontinued om28 marquis to be martins finest modern om28 and far ahead of the om28 authentic tonally. Introduces om jeff daniels custom artist edition thursday, may 31 2012 01. Images are sole property of willcutt guitar shoppe, inc.
K pure mini pickup and on board preamp which compliments this marquis very well. Today we have for you an outstanding example of a flagship martin guitar, the om28 marquis. Up for sale is my om 28 marquis 175th anniversary edition from 2009. Simplistically elegant appointments include a black pickguard, a style 28 rosette, blackwhite boltaron top inlay, black boltaron binding, endpiece, and heelcap, style 28 fingerboard inlays with mop dots. Martin 1930 000 28 orchestra model beautiful original condition early om from the second batch of five made in january of 1930.