1970 C.F. Martin & Co. OM-28
A rare early 1970s special-order OM-28 with Indian rosewood. The OM format would not be formally reintroduced until 1990, making these interim examples unusual and interesting.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$6,000–$12,000
Very Good
$3,800–$6,000
Good
$2,400–$3,800
Fair
$1,200–$2,400
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Indian Rosewood (back and sides) |
| 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 | 30 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerstyle guitar.
What Changed in 1970
Sporadic special-order OM-28 production with Indian rosewood. The OM format was not yet formally reintroduced but custom orders were filled. Very small numbers produced.
Collector's Notes
Pre-reissue OM-28s from the early 1970s are curiosities — not part of standard production. Indian rosewood keeps prices moderate. Interesting to collectors of the OM format's history.