A modern re-creation of the classic Orchestra model, the OM-28E Retro is ideal for the guitarist who enjoys fingerstyle techniques. The OM-28E Retro carries a distinct vintage-inspired design with modern playability.

Developing the new Retro Series electronic foundation, Fishman electronically infused the essence of the museum instruments into the newly created Martin counterparts, a new technology for both companies. To build upon this “vintage-conditioned” sound, Martin Guitar teamed up with Fishman and Grammy Award -winning producer Bill VornDick at his historic Mountainside Studios in Nashville for a multi-step process. They utilized VornDick’s private collection of rare vintage and boutique microphones, many of which date back to the 30’s and are iconic recording industry microphones. This collection adds unique coloring to the plugged-in sound, reminiscent of the first microphones these museum guitars would have ever encountered in the professional recording studio.

The Retro series instruments are vintage in appearance but will have enhanced playability including a modern “High Performance Neck™” taper and modified low oval profile. They will all have the new Fishman F1 Aura + electronics system featuring “Easy Mode” with three pre-blended mic/pickup presets and all of the programmability and tweakability of the original F1 Aura in “Performance Mode. “

Great for studio or live, this series reproduces the pristine sound that until now could only be accomplished in a highly-controlled studio setting with talented engineers.

Full specs are as follows:

MODEL OM-28E Retro
CONSTRUCTION:Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE:000-14 Fret
TOP:Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE:Style 28
TOP BRACING PATTERN:Standard ''X'' Scalloped
TOP BRACES:Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4''
BACK MATERIAL:Solid East Indian Rosewood
BACK PURFLING: HD Zig-Zag
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
ENDPIECE: None
BINDING:Grained Ivoroid
TOP INLAY STYLE: Bold Herringbone
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval Performing Artist Taper
NUT MATERIAL:Bone
HEADSTOCK:Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper
HEADPLATE:Solid East Indian Rosewood /Large Old Style
HEELCAP:Grained Ivoroid
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4''
# OF FRETS CLEAR:14
# OF FRETS TOTAL:20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:1-3/4''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:2-1/8''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS:Diamond and Squares- Short Pattern
FINGERBOARD BINDING:none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP:Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
FINISH NECK:Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL:Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE:Vintage Belly w/ Drop-In Long Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:2-3/16''
SADDLE:16'' Radius/Bone - Drop-In Long Saddle
TUNING MACHINES: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:Martin Lifespan PB (MSP7100)
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Tortoise Colored Dots
PICKGUARD:Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished
CASE: 433 Hardshell
ELECTRONICS: Fishman F1 Aura Plus