An African relative of Rosewood, Ovangkol is certainly an aesthetically beautiful wood, but it's a great choice for tone, too! It shares many of rosewood's general characteristics, but its tone tends have a little more mid-range focus and a smoother, less bright top end. One of the newest additions to Martin's 16-Series, the OMC-16E Burst features an Ovangkol top and matching Ovangkol back and sides. As if the wood wasn't gorgeous enough on its own, Martin also adds a stunning "Mahogany Burst" gloss top finish that ensures this guitar gets noticed on any stage. It's also a fantastic-sounding Orchestra Model with a rich, warm sound. Plus, the OMC-16E comes with Fishman Matrix VT Enhance electronics on board, and its natural acoustic sound translates beautifully when plugging into an amp, PA, or recording interface. Body Size: 14-Fret 000 w/ Cutaway Scale Length: 25.4" Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint Top: Ovangkol Back & Sides: Ovangkol Top Finish: High Gloss Mahogany Burst Back & Side Finish: Satin Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X-Brace Brace Material: Sitak Spruce, 1/4" Nut: Bone, 1-3/4" Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval w/ High-Performance Taper Fingerboard: Solid Ebony Bridge: Ebony Saddle: Compensated White Tusq, 2-5/32" String Spacing Bridge Pins: Black Tusq w/ Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Tuning Machines: Grover Open-Gear w/ Butterbean Knobs Electronics: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance All in all, the Martin OMC-16E Burst is an exciting new model, constructed with fine tonewoods that provide rich tone and stunning cosmetics. With a cutaway and electronics under the hood, it seems like an exceptional value, too. Deluxe Martin soft-shell case included.
