1973 C.F. Martin & Co. OM-28
A 1970s special-order OM-28 — Indian rosewood, long scale, 000 body. The OM was not in Martin's standard catalog but was available by request. Uncommon but not extraordinarily rare.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$5,500–$11,000
Very Good
$3,500–$5,500
Good
$2,200–$3,500
Fair
$1,100–$2,200
* 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 | 35 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerstyle guitar.
What Changed in 1973
Special-order OM-28 — the Orchestra Model was occasionally produced on special order through the 1970s. Indian rosewood, long scale, 000 body. Very low production numbers.
Collector's Notes
1970s special-order OM-28s are interesting historical pieces that bridge the 57-year gap between the original run and the 1990 reissue. Check documentation for special-order verification.