{"product_id":"c-f-martin-om-1-acoustic-guitar-2009-14278","title":"C. F. Martin OM-1 Acoustic Guitar (2009)","description":"C. F. Martin OM-1 Model Acoustic Guitar (2009), made in Nazareth, PA, serial # 1373659, natural finish, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, Stratabond neck, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Martin OM-1 was a budget-option Orchestra Model introduced in 1999. It is built with a solid X-braced Sitka Spruce top over solid Sapele mahogany back and sides, but sold at a noticeably lower price point than similar more traditional Martins. The big deviation from tradition is a neck constructed from \"Stratabond\", the fancy name for a multi-layered wood laminate. While to us old timers it looks like a Martin with a Framus neck, in practice the material is stronger than the normal mahogany neck and more resistant to warping and humidity variations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis original version features a satin finish overall and a genuine rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Martin replaced this model with the OM-1GT which added a high-gloss finish to the top but substituted \"Richlite\" a durable paper-composite material for the fingerboard and bridge. To some folks that was a step to far, and many players seem to prefer this original model. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile not exactly a traditionalist's Martin, the OM-1 is s better sounding guitar than many scoffers would admit and a very good player. The wider 1-3\/4\" nut width is often preferred by fingerstyle players but in general this is a good gigging or recording Martin at the price of many low-budget guitars without its pedigree!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHeight is 39 7\/8 in. (101.3 cm.), 15 in. (38.1 cm.) width, and 4 1\/16 in. (10.3 cm.) in depth at side. Scale length is 24 3\/4 in. (629 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/4 in. (44 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar appears not much used over the past 15+ years, showing just light handling marks and a little fret wear in the lower positions. It plays well, sounds (surprisingly) good and lives in a modern molded plastic HSC. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"C. F. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54063090761868,"sku":"14278","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_00fd384d-23b2-4fad-a435-2c452bc939b3.jpg?v=1787774666","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/c-f-martin-om-1-acoustic-guitar-2009-14278","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}