Martin's Standard Series OM-21 model has been one of Gryphon's favorite "non-dreadnoughts" since it was introduced in the early 1990s as it offers players the OM features important to sound and playability but for a lot less $$$ than an OM-28. The 1 3/4" wide neck gives the fingers of your left hand more room, plus the long 25.4" scale means you get more bass and power than with a typical short scale 000, plus the option of using lower tunings without losing tone to floppy bass strings. In 2018 Martin gave the OM-21 some critical upgrades, making the differences between the Style 21 and Style 28 versions purely cosmetic. Along with forward-shifted scalloped X bracing and an ebony fretboard and bridge, this model now has vintage-style open back tuners plus faux tortoiseshell binding and pickguard. Oh, and a nicer case.
stock no. 57015
Model | OM-21 |
Top | Sitka spruce |
Back and sides | East Indian Rosewood |
Frets to body | 14 |
Nut width | 1 3/4'' |
Scale length | 25.4" |
Bridge spacing | 2 5/32" |
Bridge material | Ebony, Drop in Saddle |
Fretboard Material | Ebony |
Neck material | Select Hardwood |
Bracing | X Brace, Scalloped, Sitka Spruce, Sitka Spruce |
Inlay | Mother of Pearl |
Neck profile | Modified low oval profile w/ performing artist taper |
Rosette | Style 28 |
Total frets | 20 |
Tuners | Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean |
Finish | Polished gloss, aging toner on top |
Case | Orig. Hard |
Serial No | 2307312 |
Binding | Brown Faux Tortoise |