1975 C.F. Martin & Co. OM-28
A mid-1970s special-order OM-28 — Indian rosewood, 000 body, long scale. Growing interest in the OM format among discerning fingerstyle players was building toward the eventual 1990 reintroduction.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$5,000–$10,000
Very Good
$3,200–$5,000
Good
$2,000–$3,200
Fair
$1,000–$2,000
* 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 | 40 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerstyle guitar.
What Changed in 1975
Special-order OM-28 continuing sporadic production. Indian rosewood. Interest in the OM format was growing among fingerstyle players who recognized its unique qualities.
Collector's Notes
1970s OM-28s are uncommon but not the investment pieces that original 1929-1933 examples are. Good player instruments for those who want the OM format in a vintage Martin.