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Martin OM-28E Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Hardwood Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural
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14-fret Orchestra Acoustic with LR Baggs Electronics

The OM-28E honors one of Martin's most celebrated 14-fret models. Built from Martin's precious supply of East Indian rosewood and married to an extraordinary spruce top, this OM-28E's comfortably reduced Orchestra body packs plenty of body, bold bass, and clear, sparkling highs — all balanced to perfection. A black ebony fingerboard and matching bridge complete the picture. This latest OM-28E features Martin's High Performance Taper neck profile for greater comfort and precision, as well as an aged-toner finish and butterbean knobs for an heirloom look. Onboard LR Baggs electronics deliver the natural tone of your instrument into an amp or sound system. Even for the established collector, there is always room in a collection for the Martin OM-28E acoustic-electric guitar from Sweetwater.

Martin's celebrated Orchestra body style

There's no question that Martin's original Orchestra model has been one of the most influential acoustic guitar styles in modern music history. From its bold herringbone inlays to its hand-selected bone nut and saddle, the OM-28E does more than merely capture the spirit of the original. When you pick up the Martin OM-28E, it's like stepping back in guitar history.

Timeless tone from spruce-topped rosewood

You just can't beat the sound of solid spruce and solid genuine rosewood. For such an affordable guitar, the Martin OM-28E spares no expense on its tonewoods. You'll love the crisp sound of the OM-28E's solid East-Indian rosewood back and sides, and they look fantastic. What's more, the OM-28E is topped with solid spruce, adding rich and mellow overtones. Take it from the Sweetwater crew — the Martin OM-28E delivers the tone and playability you want in an acoustic guitar!

Slimmer, easier-playing neck

Martin's Modified Low Oval mahogany neck with High Performance Taper delivers a new level of performance in the latest OM-28E. Technical players will enjoy greater speed and accuracy, while strummers will enjoy greater comfort as the night rolls along.

Onboard LR Baggs Anthem electronics

The feedback-fighting, natural-sounding LR Baggs Anthem pickup with Tru Mic technology is the result of over 30 years of research and advancement. This hybrid pickup system reproduces the natural tone of your OM-28E into an amp or sound system cleanly, clearly, and with full dynamics. Volume, Mix, and Phase controls nestle inside the soundhole for easy fingertip access. The Mix control allows you to blend between the augmented mic and under-saddle pickup to further dial in your sound.

Matchless Martin craftsmanship

The OM-28E's glued dovetail neck joint maximizes tonal transfer between the body and neck and promises greater stability as the guitar ages. The benefits here are evident the first time you hold the OM-28E in your hands. Chords ring out rich and true, and melodies take on a sweet, woody sound. Meanwhile, Martin's scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance in the 28E's lower bout, adding punch and balance to the comfortable Orchestra shape.

Pictured: Martin D-18 with dovetail neck joint

Martin OM-28E Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic 14-fret Orchestra design with an updated neck profile
  • Heirloom appointments included butterbean knobs and an aged-toner finish
  • Built from a choice selection of tonewoods: an East Indian rosewood back and sides, a spruce top, a black ebony fingerboard, and a matching black ebony bridge
  • Comfortable, fast-playing Modified Low Oval neck profile with High Performance Taper
  • LR Baggs Anthem electronics preserve this guitar's natural acoustic tone plugged in

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Orchestra
  • Back & Sides Wood: East Indian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural, Aging Toner
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Diamonds & Squares Long Pattern
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/White Tusq
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
  • Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem
  • Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.054
  • Case Included: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 10Y18OM28ELRB

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Rated 5/5

Beautiful

I am very particular and did a LOT of research and study into tone woods, body size, feet lengths, bindings, pickups, bracing, the whole 9. Went to every guitar store in a 50 mile radius and played many many guitars, and could not shake the way the OM-28 felt, played, and sounded. Unfortunately(and actually fortunately) I wasn't able to purchase it at the time I played it, and had to get money together.

I got the money and every guitar shop was very very low on inventory due to manufacturing shut downs due to COVID, but sweetwater was able to get it the fastest and had the best reputation. I was extremely nervous to purchase a guitar I had never played, but it is absolutely flawless! It was everything I remembered and more. Sounds beautiful, plays smooth, and has a big personality. Sweetwater and Alex did a phenomenal job caring for, and checking the guitar when they received it, and got it to me quickly once Martin opened up manufacturing.
Music background: Worship leader, guitarist, vocalist
Rated 5/5

Outstanding guitar

Purchased this guitar in May and is easily one of my favorites. Huge fan of the LR Baggs Anthem and Tom Maxwell was great in assisting me with this purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another guitar from Sweetwater
Rated 5/5

Demo model OM28E - Like New

I saw a demo model on the website that was discounted due to heavy scratches, but more in my price range. My gear expert, Christophe Gerstle, was patient and thorough. We searched the photos online to see the scratches but they were unclear. Once I received the guitar the scratches were mostly invisible and the guitar looked brand new. The 25 point inspection and the additional 2 year warranty offered by Sweetwater sealed the deal.

I bought the guitar with the Fishman electronics since some places that I visit with an open mic, assumes that everyone has built in electronics and I have had to borrow a guitar to play. That being said, it does stand out as a straight acoustic guitar and the Fishman electronics seem to deliver acoustic quality sound. I need to play around with the settings to understand how the different settings sound since onboard electronics is still new to me. Overall this is an outstanding guitar and highly recommend it, even over the 000-28! I can't wait to bring it into the studio for my next CD later this summer!

If you come across any demo model don't hesitate to buy, it seems that Sweetwater over states any blemishes and certainly goes out of their way to make sure you are satisfied. I will be bringing it to my local luthier to set up the guitar to my specifications but it is certainly playable as I received it.
Music background: Playing for 60 years but not a pro
Rated 5/5

Incredible!!!

This guitar is amazing and the LR Baggs makes it shine on a sound system and have had no problems with feedback even when pickup is turn all the way away from under saddle pickup. Was also very pleased at how much body this guitar has, was kind of concerned not getting a d-28, but this was the right one for me. Happy camper here!
Music background: 20 years of guitar, previous college guitar instructor, worship pastor currently
Rated 4.5/5

Perfection!

First of all, a big thank you to Ben Cameron for his patients with me, I'm not the easiest to deal with!
The guitar is flawless, a true work of art. The fit and finish is stunning. The sound right out of the box is fantastic and can't wait to get her broken in.
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