The Basics
A modern re-creation of the classic Orchestra model, the Martin OM-28E Retro is ideal for the guitarist who enjoys fingerstyle techniques. The OM-28E Retro carries a distinct vintage-inspired design with modern playability.
List Price:
$4,499
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- Model:
- OM-28E Retro
- Construction:
- Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size:
- 000-14 Fret
- Top:
- Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette:
- Style 28
- Top Bracing Pattern:
- Standard ''X'' Scalloped
- Top Braces:
- Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4''
- Back Material:
- Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Back Purfling:
- HD Zig-Zag
- Side Material:
- Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Endpiece:
- none
- Endpiece Inlay:
- none
- Binding:
- Ivoroid
- Top Inlay Style:
- Bold Herringbone
- Side Inlay:
- none
- Back Inlay:
- non
- Neck Material:
- Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape:
- Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
- Nut Material:
- Select Hardwood
- Headstock:
- Solid/Square Taper
- Headplate:
- Solid East Indian Rosewood/Large Old Style
- Heelcap:
- Grained Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Material:
- Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length:
- 25.4"
- Number of Frets Clear:
- 14
- Number of Frets Total:
- 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut:
- 1-3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:
- 2-1/8"
- Fingerboard Position Inlays:
- Diamond and Squares- Short Pattern
- Fingerboard Binding:
- none
- Finish Back & Sides:
- Polished Gloss
- Finish Top:
- Gloss w/ Aging toner
- Finish Neck:
- Satin
- Bridge Material:
- Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style:
- 1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing:
- 2-3/16"
- Saddle:
- 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
- Tuning Machines:
- Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean knobs
- Recommended Strings:
- Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
- Bridge & End Pins:
- White w/ Tortoise Colored Dots
- Pickguard:
- Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case:
- 433 Hardshell
- Interior Label:
- none
- Electronics:
- Fishman F1 Aura Plus