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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT | Metal meets Martin with the OM Mikael Åkerfeldt—a limited-edition acoustic shaped by one of progressive metal’s most creative minds. Built in collaboration with the Opeth frontman, this model pairs vintage warmth with bold, modern edge. A torrefied spruce top and Guatemalan rosewood back deliver stunning resonance and depth, while the first-ever Low Profile Velocity neck on a traditional Martin offers electric-guitar speed and comfort. Elegant yet shadowy details like Roman numeral inlays, black Liquidmetal® bridge pins, and European flamed maple binding make it unmistakably Mikael. Limited to just 74 guitars, it’s a singular creation that’s as inspiring as its namesake.
OM Mikael Åkerfeldt
- Spruce top with Vintage Tone System® (VTS)
- Guatemalan rosewood sides & 3-piece back with East Indian rosewood wedge
- Golden Era scalloped Adirondack spruce X-bracing with VTS
- Low Profile Velocity neck with satin finish
- Ebony fingerboard with black mother-of-pearl Roman numeral inlays
- Ebony modern pyramid bridge with black Liquidmetal® pins
- European flamed maple binding & herringbone top inlay
- Custom laser-etched stainless-steel label
- Harptone hardshell case with embroidered shroud
- Limited to 74 guitars worldwide
Forged in Sound: Mikael Åkerfeldt on His Signature Martin
Step inside Mikael Åkerfeldt’s world as he reflects on the creation of his Martin OM signature guitar. In this exclusive interview, the Opeth frontman shares the inspirations, design choices, and personal vision that shaped a limited-edition instrument where vintage elegance meets a bold, shadowy edge.
"35 odd years into an odd type of career, I’ve now reached a goal I didn’t even know I had. The Martin Guitar Company has presented me with my very own signature guitar: the OM Mikael Åkerfeldt. To be rubbing shoulders with so many esteemed musicians who’ve been graced with the honor of having their own Martin signature guitar is beyond comprehension. But enough of that! I’m sat here with this incredible instrument that resonates through the walls of my old house every time I pluck a string. It is truly a beautiful instrument with a beautiful sound."
-Mikael Åkerfeldt
About Mikael Åkerfeldt
Mikael Åkerfeldt is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the pioneering progressive metal band Opeth. Known for seamlessly blending death metal growls with clean baritone vocals, his artistry spans far beyond heavy music, embracing progressive rock, folk, and cinematic soundscapes. Over his career, he has collaborated with Steven Wilson in Storm Corrosion, performed with Bloodbath, and composed the soundtrack for Netflix’s Clark. Ranked among the world’s greatest metal guitarists, Åkerfeldt is also a lifelong vinyl collector and music historian. His partnership with Martin brings a new dimension to acoustic design—melding darkness, elegance, and uncompromising creativity.
