This is the cream of the crop 45 style OM built in the Martin Custom Shop. Pure eye candy and the sure cure for guitar envy, this ‘Vine of Harmonics’ Paua Pearl custom features all the bells and whistles you could want on this pinnacle Martin guitar. Guaranteed to stop anyone and everyone in their tracks. It could even bring you to tears it’s that stunning. Premium Cocobolo back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top and Golden Era braces with 1933 Ambertone burst are the platform for this amazing display of artistic inlay. Custom rare Blue Paua Pearl is used on the entire guitar, setting off a dazzling display of colorful blues and greens when caught in the light. The 45 Style Abalone trim is inlayed on every corner of the body with Maple and black purfl bordering the full highly figured Hawaiian Koa binding. Surrounded by the reddish hue of the Cocobolo and the Ambertone top, the stunning combination is truly delectable.
Custom Paua Pearl ‘Vine of Harmonics’ inlay adorns the fretboard with colorful intertwined vines, leaves, diamonds and wishbone. The Ebony bridge features the ‘Tree of Life’ scroll motif and the pickguard’s amazing ‘Floral’ flower inlay ties the whole unique package together. The Headstock’s vivid custom torch and logo inlay are set off on the reddisg Cocobolo overlay with Maple/ black fiber purfling. The one piece hardwood neck features the Martin Authentic stamp on the back of the headstock with volute and has the comfortable performing artist taper. The profile neck is super easy to play and the 1 3/4″ nut width and 2 5/32″ saddle spacing make playing barre chords and shapes up the neck a breeze.
Behind all of the bling is the purity of tome this custom OM-45 has. Pieced together with expert precision, this guitar vibrates with in your hands. Big robust lows and low mids with front forward and rounded mids are topped with sweet, clear and brilliant highs. This guitar is everything and more. If you ever dreamed of having a 45, this is the one that will make everyone else have guitar envy. It’s the dreamer’s dream OM.