What does Martin OM mean?

Martin Orchestra body
The Martin Orchestra body, (OM) is considered by many to be the ultimate fingerstyle guitar. Models of this style from the 1930s sell for tens of thousands of dollars. OMs are renowned for their power, excellent balance between treble and bass, and superb note definition.

What is the difference between a Martin OM 21 and OM 28?

The major differences include: Higher grade rosewood and spruce for Style 28. 28 gets herringbone purfling around the edge of the top, 21 has no top inlay around the edge at all (which may decrease a top’s flexibility and resulting resonance.)

Who plays a dreadnought guitar?

The dreadnought guitar is one of the most widely used and most iconic guitars in rock n’ roll, blues, jazz and music history in general. You’ll have seen the Martin D-28 in the hands of Ben Howard most recently, but it’s also been used by legendary musicians Jimmy Page (of Led Zeppelin) and of course Elvis Presley.

What does MMV mean on a Martin Dreadnought?

The MMV is a Martin custom Dreadnought guitar that was created in 2005. Simply put, MMV is Roman Numerals for the number 2005, the year in which the guitar was created.

What makes the 000-mmv so special?

The Custom 000-MMV comes in an auditorium body shape, with a tighter waist and lower bout, and a narrower body. Sonically, the guitar has a very balanced sound that will react perfectly to the fingers or guitar pick. Notes are extremely even across the entire acoustic spectrum.

What makes the custom MMV so special?

The Custom MMV comes with a very playable low-oval mahogany neck, and a 1-11/16″ nut. Before the guitar leaves the factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, each instrument goes through the Plek machine for a computerized setup. The Plek machine gives you the perfect setup for the geometry of each instrument.