1933 C.F. Martin & Co. OM-28
The final original OM-28 — discontinued after 1933, not to return for 57 years. Only 35 made. Last-year examples carry special significance for collectors of the Orchestra Model format.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — herringbone trim, scalloped bracing) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 35 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerpicking guitar.
What Changed in 1933
Final year of the original OM-28 — the model was discontinued after 1933, replaced by the 000 designation. Only 35 made. These last-year originals are highly prized by collectors.
Collector's Notes
Final-year OM-28s carry a premium as the last of the original run. The model would not be reintroduced until 1990. Verify all pre-war specifications: scalloped bracing, herringbone, Brazilian rosewood, ebony fingerboard.