Martin Custom Shop OM-18 Style - 1 11/16" #59934 (Empire Music Spec)

Combining the balance, articulation, and long-scale feel of a traditional Orchestra Model with the clarity and character of Martin's iconic 18-style mahogany back and sides, this Martin Custom Shop OM-18 Style blends features that players have appreciated for generations. Selected by the team at Empire Music, these specifications were chosen to create an instrument that feels familiar, responsive, and inspiring in the hands.

As one of only a small number of Martin Custom Expert Dealers, we've spent years designing custom guitars that enhance the playing experience without losing sight of what makes a great Martin special.

This guitar was designed for players who love the balance and articulation of an OM but prefer the direct, woody voice of mahogany. Combined with a traditional 1 11/16" nut width, it delivers a comfortable and familiar playing experience while maintaining the versatility that has made the Orchestra Model a favorite among discerning acoustic players. 

Beyond the neck, we've enhanced the guitar's responsiveness with a thin Authentic-thickness top and hand-scalloped Golden Era bracing—features that players have consistently gravitated toward in our Custom Shop designs. Together, these upgrades help the instrument respond more quickly to a lighter touch while producing greater openness, dynamic range, and harmonic complexity. The guitar retains the clear fundamentals, focused midrange, and articulate response that players love in a great mahogany OM while offering a livelier, more responsive, and more expressive playing experience. 

Completing the build is a premium 5-ply Geib-style hardshell case, providing superior protection and a classic vintage-inspired presentation worthy of a Custom Shop instrument.