Martin OM-28E Modern Deluxe – Overview

The Martin OM-28E Modern Deluxe blends the legendary balance of the Orchestra Model with the refined upgrades of the Modern Deluxe platform, now equipped with professional-grade Fishman electronics for stage and studio performance. Built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this premium Martin model pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides, producing rich harmonic overtones, exceptional clarity, and the balanced tonal response that has made the OM body style a favorite among discerning acoustic players.

Part of Martin’s Modern Deluxe Series, this guitar incorporates advanced design features that elevate the traditional Orchestra Model platform. A VTS-treated Sitka spruce top recreates the resonance and responsiveness of a naturally aged instrument, while forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing allows the soundboard to move more freely for increased sensitivity, dynamic range, and tonal complexity.

Tone & Performance

The OM-28 Modern Deluxe delivers the articulate response and balance that define Martin’s Orchestra Model design. The torrefied spruce top reacts quickly to even the lightest touch, producing clear fundamentals, warm bass response, and shimmering trebles with excellent note separation.

The addition of Fishman electronics allows the guitar’s natural acoustic voice to translate beautifully in amplified settings, making it an outstanding choice for stage performance, live recording, and professional studio use. Players can expect the same dynamic response and tonal clarity whether performing acoustically or plugged in.

Construction & Modern Deluxe Features

Martin’s traditional dovetail neck joint and solid wood construction preserve the resonance and tonal depth expected from a handcrafted American-built acoustic guitar. The Modern Deluxe platform introduces several advanced features including a titanium truss rod that reduces neck weight and improves responsiveness, along with a Liquidmetal bridge pin system designed to maximize energy transfer from the strings to the soundboard.

The comfortable Vintage Deluxe neck profile with High-Performance Taper and 1 3/4" nut width provides modern playability while maintaining the familiar feel many Martin players prefer. An ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, and premium gold Waverly tuning machines complete the instrument with both performance and visual elegance.

Serial Number: 2861265

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Specifications

Body Size: OM-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint / Titanium Truss Rod
Top Material: Sitka Spruce with VTS
Bracing: 1/4" Adirondack with VTS
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Electronics: Fishman Acoustic Pickup System
Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe / High-Performance Taper
Nut & Saddle: Bone / Gold Frets
Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Bridge Spacing: 2 5/32"
Tuning Machines: Gold Waverly
Electronics: Fishman® Aura VT Blend
Case: Hardshell Case

Explore Martin Modern Deluxe Models

The Martin Modern Deluxe Series combines vintage Martin craftsmanship with innovative design features including VTS-treated tops, titanium truss rods, and liquidmetal bridge pins.

Serving Musicians Since 1991

The Limited Lifetime Warranty is valid to the original owner if purchased from an authorized C.F. Martin dealer located in the United States.