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Condition: Used, Very Good

Martin's Custom Shop is capable of some real magic, this nuanced tweak of their all-hog OMs/000s being a prime example.  You get that warm, direct Martin tone along with some subtle touches to the overall look and feel that make this both classic and unique.  The genuine Mahogany and tasteful cosmetic tweaks to the binding and fretboard extension stood out to us.  Blues players (fingers and flatpick!), singer-songwriters, and somewhere-in-betweens looking for your first really good guitar--this is it!

SP Luthier Notes: Fix Loose Binding, Cosmetic Work

From Martin and Co.

C. F. Martin & Co.® has been Inspiring Musicians Worldwide® for nearly two centuries with their superior guitar and string products. Martin guitars and strings remain the choice for musicians around the world for their unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone. Throughout the company’s long history, Martin products can be seen and heard across all genres of music and in all segments of pop culture, from concert and theater stages to television and movies.

With an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices, Martin continually drives the acoustic guitar market forward, introducing innovative features that have become standards across the industry. These groundbreaking innovations include the introduction of X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar, and the “Dreadnought” size guitar.

Martin has also led innovations in strings, such as introducing the first high-tensile strength steel-string core wire; the first nickel acoustic strings (Martin Retro®); the proprietary Titanium Core strings; and now the groundbreaking, new Authentic Acoustic line, which offers unmatched stability, tone, comfort, and longevity.

Year
2013
Serial Number
1678195
Model
0M-14
Body Size
000-14 Fret
Top
Solid Genuine Mahogany (2 Piece)
Top Braces
Sitka/Scalloped 1/4'' Golden Era
Pattern
Om #6A
Tone Bar
Sitka Spruce
Cross Brace
Sitka Spruce
Bridge Plate
Maple
Side Brace
Sitka Spruce
Top Plate
Sitka Spruce
A Brace
None
#1 Brace
Sitka Spruce
Soundhole Brace
Sitka Spruce
Top Binding
Faux Tortoise - Brown
Top Inlay
None
Top Pearl
None
Additional Top Inlay
None
Rosette
Single Ring, Thin B/M/B/M/B
Pearl Inlay
None
Additional Rosette Inlay
Miter Rosette Inlays
Back
Solid Genuine Mahogany (2 Piece)
Back Panels
2
Purfling
None
Center Strip/Loc. Stamp
Sitka Spruce Standard(Cf Martin & Co Nazareth Pa Made In Usa Btwn 1st/2nd Brace)
Caution Stamp
None
Back Brace #1
Sitka Spruce
Back Brace #2
Sitka Spruce
Back Brace #3
Sitka Spruce
Back Brace #4
Sitka Spruce
Back Binding
Faux Tortoise - Brown
Back Inlay
None
Back Pearl
None
Additional Back Inlay
None
Sides
Solid Genuine Mahogany
Side Inlay
None
Side Pearl
None
Additional Side Inlay
None
Ribbons
Spanish Cedar
Side Strips
None
Electronics Brace
None
Endpiece
Delmar Faux Tortoise, Brown 3071
Endpiece Inlay
None
Endpiece Pearl
None
Additional Endpiece Inlay
None
Block
Mahogany
Tag/Plate
None
Rear
00/000 Mahogany
Front
000 14 Fret Adjustable Mahogany
Line 1
C. F. Martin Logo
Line 2
Custom Shop Logo
Line 3
Serial #
Neck
Genuine Mahogany- 12/4
Neck Shape
Mod.V 30’s Style Heel
Headstock
Solid/6 String No Diamond/Square Taper
Back/Head Stamp
None
Truss Rod
2-Way Adjustable 356mm
Heelcap
Faux Tortoise - Brown
Nut
Bone
On Angle/Flat
Flat
Headplate
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Decal
Golden Era - Large

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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