Is Martin OM 21 a good guitar?

Although it’s the least expensive guitar in this review, the OM-21 represents a solid, thoroughly professional choice for any guitarist. SPECS: Solid Sitka spruce top. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Select hardwood neck with dovetail joint.

What is a Martin OM guitar?

Put simply, the OM guitars have a slightly longer scale length (25.4”) and a wider neck (1 ¾”) than the 000, which traditionally has a smaller 24.9” scale length and a 1 11/16th” fingerboard width. Now, things get a little complicated here, since some modern Martin 000 models have the longer scale length too!

What do the numbers mean on Martin guitars?

Style numbers indicate the construction materials and appointments of the guitar, and this system allows for several combinations between body shapes and styles. The first letters or numbers indicate the body shape (0, 00, OM, D, etc.) that are followed by a style number (15, 18, 28, 45, etc.), and separated by a dash.

What is the best OM guitar?

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What size is a Martin D28?

9.25 x 47.24 x 20.47 inches
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This item Martin Standard Series D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
Hand Orientation Right Handed
Item Dimensions 9.25 x 47.24 x 20.47 inches
Neck Material Type Rosewood
Number of Strings 6

When did the Martin om-21 come out?

Martin’s revisions have come together to take the D-18 to another level. It was back in 1992 that Martin bowed to requests from fingerstyle players and added the OM-21 as a stock model.

Is the Martin om-21 a good acoustic guitar?

The Martin OM-21’s slim profile is easy on your hand, allowing you to play those extended sessions in comfort. While every guitarist has their own preference, the Martin OM-21 acoustic guitar is equally suited for both fingerstyle and flatpicking.

What kind of Rosewood does the Martin om-21 use?

For such an affordable guitar, this Martin OM-21 acoustic guitar spares no expense on its tonewoods. You’ll love the crisp sound of this OM-21’s solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. What’s more, the Martin OM-21 is topped with solid Sitka spruce, adding rich and mellow overtones into the mix.

What’s the nut width on a Martin Om 21?

The result is a super-slim, super-fast neck, which has proved to be very popular – although the previous OM-21 did have a 44.45mm nut width so, in real terms, only the modified neck profile and taper are new. Our review model is constructed with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides.