C.F. Martin & Co Om-28 Modern Deluxe

A Modern Deluxe: Traditional Spirit with Contemporary Choices

This guitar from the Modern Deluxe series embraces traditional aesthetics and approach (set neck joint with a dovetail, classic look, meticulous finishes) while relying on elements designed for performance. The VTS treatment applied to key woods of the top and bracing aims to provide a guitar that feels already "opened up," with a more immediate response and improved dynamics.

For Which Player and Styles?

With its 000 format and long scale length, this model suits intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive and precise acoustic. It excels in fingerstyle, folk, pop, vocal accompaniment, yet maintains enough body and definition for picking and flatpicking, especially when clean bass and detailed trebles are desired.

Sound Characteristics

The Sitka VTS spruce top delivers a clear attack, clarity, and a wide dynamic range: it responds equally well to finger nuances and strong pick attacks. The East Indian rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum with deep lows, bright highs, and a harmonic "halo" effect, ideal for open chords and arrangements. The scalloped X-bracing in Adirondack VTS spruce promotes projection and sustain while maintaining excellent note-to-note balance. The combination of ebony fingerboard/bridge and bone nuts enhances attack precision and clarity, particularly appreciated in fingerpicking.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel and string tension, you can stick with the MA540T string gauge (identical to factory setup). The hard case is included for secure transport.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	000	Cover/case	Case
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Neck	Mahogany	Hardware	Gold
Fingerboard	Ebony

Type	acoustic	Back and sides finish	gloss lacquer
Body-neck joint	14th fret	Neck finish	satin lacquer
Top	Sitka VTS spruce	Neck profile	Vintage Deluxe, standard heel
Top bracing	Adirondack VTS spruce	Number of frets	20
Bracing type	scalloped X	Nut	bone, 44.4 mm / 1.75"
Back	East Indian rosewood	Scale length	645 mm / 25.4"
Sides	East Indian rosewood	Tuners	open gear, gold finish, Butterbean buttons
Top binding	Bold Herringbone	Bridge	ebony
Rosette	style 28	Saddle	compensated bone, 40.6 mm / 1.60"
Pickguard	Faux Tortoise	Case	hard case
Top finish	gloss lacquer