Martin Custom OM — Certified Euro Spruce / Premium Quilted Bubinga Acoustic Guitar
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Martin Custom OM — Certified Euro Spruce / Premium Quilted Bubinga
There are some guitars that are simply beautiful, and then there are guitars that make you stop and take a second look. This Martin Custom OM is definitely one of those guitars.
Built around a Custom Orchestra Model body, this Martin pairs a Certified European Spruce (High Altitude Swiss) top with rare Premium Quilted Bubinga back and sides. The result is a guitar with an exceptional combination of visual character, tonal sophistication, and unmistakable Martin craftsmanship.
From the European Flamed Maple binding and Quilted Bubinga headplate to the Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern inlay, this is a Martin Custom that feels special from every angle.
And, most importantly, it sounds as good as it looks.
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✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar
The OM has long been one of Martin’s most versatile acoustic guitar designs, and this Custom version takes that versatility to another level.
The Certified Euro Spruce top offers the clarity, responsiveness, and dynamic range associated with premium European spruce, while the Premium Quilted Bubinga back and sides bring a distinctive tonal character and stunning visual depth.
The combination is sophisticated without being overly specialized. It works beautifully for fingerstyle playing, flatpicking, singer-songwriter work, and just about anything else you can throw at it.
Then there are the details.
European Flamed Maple binding surrounds the body, fretboard, and headstock. A Quilted Bubinga headplate complements the back and sides, while the custom Maple Martin headstock logo and long-pattern Diamonds and Squares fretboard inlay give this guitar a refined, custom-built appearance. The Herringbone top trip is reminiscent of some of the classic Martins.
This is a guitar for someone who wants something beyond the ordinary.
✅ Why We Chose This Guitar
We see a lot of Martins at Tobias Music, and we’ve been fortunate enough to work with Martin for generations. Every once in a while, a Custom comes through the door that immediately stands apart.
This is one of those guitars.
The wood combination is particularly compelling. High Altitude Swiss Spruce and Premium Quilted Bubinga is not something you see every day, and the visual presentation is extraordinary.
But what really sold us was the balance of the guitar. It has the sophistication and responsiveness you’d expect from premium tonewoods while retaining the musical versatility that makes the OM such a great design.
It’s beautiful, different, and genuinely fun to play.
✅ Our Expert Opinion
The first thing that struck us about this guitar was its immediate responsiveness.
The European Spruce top gives the OM a clear, articulate voice with excellent dynamic sensitivity. Play it softly and it responds. Dig in and the guitar has plenty of headroom to follow you.
The Quilted Bubinga adds another interesting dimension. There’s a strong sense of definition and focus to the notes, while the OM body keeps the overall voice balanced and comfortable rather than overly powerful or boomy.
This is the kind of guitar where you can hear the individual notes clearly, but there is still plenty of warmth and musicality underneath them.
It’s a sophisticated Martin voice with a very distinctive personality.
✅ Tone Profile
Top: Certified European Spruce — High Altitude Swiss
Back & Sides: Premium Quilted Bubinga
Body: Orchestra Model (OM)
Expect a tone that is:
● Clear and articulate
● Responsive to a light touch
● Balanced across the frequency range
● Strong in note definition
● Warm without becoming muddy
● Excellent for fingerstyle
● Equally comfortable with flatpicking and strumming
● Dynamic with plenty of headroom
The OM body is particularly well suited to players who want clarity, balance, and versatility rather than simply maximum volume.
✅ Construction & Specifications
● Brand: Martin Guitars
● Build: Martin Custom
● Body: Orchestra Model (OM)
● Construction: 14-Fret
● Top: Certified European Spruce — High Altitude Swiss
● Back & Sides: Rare Premium Quilted Bubinga
● Neck: Genuine Mahogany, 12/4
● Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
● Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
● Scale Length: 25.4”
● Fingerboard: Ebony
● Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
● Binding: European Flamed Maple
● Headplate: Quilted Bubinga
● Headstock Logo: Custom Martin Logo in Maple
● Rosette: Style 28
● Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
● Tuners: Grover Gold Vintage Style
● Finish: Gloss Body / Satin Neck
● String Gauge: Light Gauge Martin Strings
● String Spacing: 1-3/4” nut / 2-1/8” @12th / 2-5/32” bridge spacing
● Case: Molded Hardshell Case
✅ Tobias Music Insight
This is one of those Martins that photographs beautifully but is even more impressive in person.
The Quilted Bubinga has an almost three-dimensional quality to it, and the European Flamed Maple binding is a perfect complement. The visual details are luxurious without becoming flashy.
But don’t let the looks distract you from what matters most: this is a serious musical instrument.
The OM body, European Spruce top, and Bubinga combination give this Custom Martin an articulate, responsive voice that can cover a tremendous amount of musical ground.
We’ve been working with Martin for 47 years, and one of the great benefits of that relationship is getting to see and play Martins that go well beyond the standard catalog.
This is a very, very nice guitar.
✅ Who It’s Perfect For
This Martin Custom OM is an excellent choice for:
● Players looking for a truly distinctive Martin
● Fingerstyle players
● Singer-songwriters
● Flatpickers
● Recording musicians
● Collectors of exceptional Martin guitars
● Anyone who appreciates rare and visually striking tonewoods
● Players who want the versatility of an OM with a unique tonal personality
If you’re looking for a Martin that isn’t simply another version of something you’ve seen before, this one deserves a very close look.
✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music?
At Tobias Music, we’re not just another Martin dealer.
We’ve been a Martin dealer for 47 years, giving us a unique perspective on the brand, its instruments, and what makes a great Martin guitar.
Every guitar we sell receives the attention you’d expect from a long-established acoustic guitar specialist. We’re passionate about matching players with instruments that aren’t just impressive on paper, but genuinely inspiring to play.
We’re guitar people, and we’ve been doing this for a long time.
If you’re considering a Martin Custom, we’d love to have you play this one.