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Description
The Martin X Series OMXAE Black is where tradition meets modern innovation, delivering a robust acoustic-electric experience that both seasoned performers and budding guitarists can appreciate. Crafted with a 000-14 Fret body and Jett Black HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) top, back, and sides, this guitar offers a balanced tone with ample projection, making it ideal for both stage and studio settings. The Fishman Sonitone electronics ensure that your plugged-in sound is as rich and dynamic as your acoustic performance, providing easy access to volume and tone controls right in the soundhole.
Designed with comfort in mind, the PA-profile Black Stratabond neck and Black Richlite fingerboard offer a buttery-smooth playing experience, perfect for long sessions without hand fatigue. The Richlite material is not only eco-friendly but also resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, ensuring consistent performance in any environment. Moreover, the modified '30s-style Black Richlite bridge adds a touch of vintage elegance while enhancing sustain.
Whether you're strumming intricate fingerstyle patterns or belting out power chords, the Martin X Series OMXAE Black delivers with style and substance, making it a valuable addition to any musician's collection.
Key Features:
- 000-14 Fret body with Jett Black HPL top, back, and sides
- Performing Artist neck profile for enhanced playability
- Black Richlite fingerboard, resistant to temperature and humidity changes
- Fishman Sonitone electronics for superior amplified sound
- 25.4" scale length with solid Sitka spruce X bracing
- Modified '30s-style Black Richlite bridge and Black Corian nut
- Chrome tuners with small buttons for precise tuning adjustments
Product specs
| Brand | Martin |
| Model | OMXAE Black |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2015 - 2019 |
| Made In | Mexico |
| Categories | Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
| Active Preamp | Yes |
| Back Material | High Pressure Laminate |
| Body Shape | Orchestra |
| Color Family | Black |
| Finish Style | Satin |
| Fretboard Material | Composite |
| Model Family | Martin OM-X |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Pickup | Undersaddle Piezo Pickup |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Martin X-Series |
| Sides Material | High Pressure Laminate |
| String Type | Steel |
| Top Material | High Pressure Laminate |
| Wood Top Style | Plain |
FAQs
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What type of wood is used in the Martin X Series OMXAE Black guitar?
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The Martin X Series OMXAE Black features a high-pressure laminate (HPL) construction for the top, back, and sides, providing durability and a unique tonal character.
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Does the Martin X Series OMXAE Black have an onboard preamp?
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Yes, the Martin X Series OMXAE Black is equipped with an active preamp, allowing you to easily amplify your sound for live performances or recording.
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What is the body shape of the Martin X Series OMXAE Black?
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The Martin X Series OMXAE Black has an orchestra body shape, known for its balanced tone and comfortable playability.
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Is the Martin X Series OMXAE Black suitable for live performances?
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Yes, with its active preamp and undersaddle piezo pickup, the Martin X Series OMXAE Black is well-suited for live performances, offering clear and amplified sound.
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What is the finish style of the Martin X Series OMXAE Black?
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The Martin X Series OMXAE Black features a satin finish, which provides a smooth feel and a sleek, understated look.
Videos
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Throughout this video you can see Jessarae using the Martin X Series OMXAE Black. At 0:28 the camera is angled close to the headstock of the guitar, where you can see the Martin & Co logo. The artist used this item to record a video for his original song 'Milk & Honey' which is linked above.
Album Usage
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