{"product_id":"martin-om-45-acoustic-guitar-2025","title":"Martin OM-45 Acoustic Guitar (2025)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMartin OM-45 — The Pinnacle of Ornate Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Martin OM-45 is one of the most exquisite and coveted acoustic guitars ever produced — a true heirloom instrument that represents the very apex of Martin's legendary craftsmanship. Originally introduced in the 1930s and revived in the Custom Shop era, the OM-45 is defined by its breathtaking abalone inlay work, premium tonewoods, and the balanced, articulate voice that has made the Orchestra Model a favourite of fingerstyle players and discerning collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTonewoods \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Sitka Spruce — responsive across the full dynamic range, from whisper-soft fingerpicking to full-bodied strumming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid East Indian Rosewood — rich, complex overtones with deep bass and sparkling highs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Hardwood with a modified low-oval profile — comfortable for long playing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony — dense, smooth, and fast under the fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing — enhances resonance and projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAppointments \u0026amp; Aesthetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle 45 abalone pearl inlay on the top, back, neck, and headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHexagonal abalone fingerboard inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss finish on top, back, and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone nut and saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Waverly tuning machines with butterbean knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-3\/4\" (44.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-fret neck-to-body join\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fingerstyle, folk, blues, and singer-songwriter styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwning a Martin OM-45 is owning a piece of American guitar-making history — an instrument that sounds as extraordinary as it looks, and only improves with age and play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978511335589,"sku":"martinom442025","price":200000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2703\/8412\/files\/1_e97ac79b-0aff-44f9-b1db-80433ad5ce28.jpg?v=1783238142","url":"https:\/\/guitargallery.co.za\/products\/martin-om-45-acoustic-guitar-2025","provider":"Guitar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}