Essential Information About the Martin OMC-X2E Ziricote Special Guitar
- 000/OM cutaway format for comfortable playability and excellent access to the high frets, with a long scale length of 25.4" / 645 mm.
- Solid sapele top and scalloped X-bracing for bright projection, strong sustain, and punchy mids.
- Back and sides in ziricote patterned HPL: spectacular look, stability, and resistance to climate variations.
- Martin E1 electronics with volume/tone/phase controls and built-in chromatic tuner; softshell case included. Limited edition available for a limited time.
A Special Edition in the Martin « X Series » Line
This OMC-X2E Ziricote Special follows the tradition of Martin?s X Series: guitars designed for stage and travel, combining solid tops, the durability of HPL, and modern comfort. Its ziricote pattern catches the eye while the hand-applied finish offers a natural and understated look. An accessible way to enter the Martin universe without compromising playability.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Ideal for
beginner to intermediate demanding guitarists as well as seasoned musicians seeking a reliable electro-acoustic. Its 000/OM body balances clarity and warmth: perfect for
fingerstyle, folk, pop, blues, and rhythmic accompaniment. The Performing Artist neck profile with « High-Performance Taper » and a nut width of 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm ensures immediate comfort for both arpeggios and open chords.
Sound Characteristics
The solid sapele top, combined with scalloped X-bracing, promotes a responsive attack, warm mids, and excellent string-to-string definition. The 000 body projects evenly, with enough depth for strumming and precise articulation in fingerstyle playing. The 25.4" / 645 mm scale length adds tension, brightness, and extra sustain. Ziricote HPL back and sides guarantee consistent response and great stability, concert after concert.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Use phosphor bronze « Light » gauge strings for steel-string folk guitars, such as Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, to optimize balance and playing comfort. A capo for folk guitars with a
16" radius will fit perfectly. For protection, prefer a hard case sized for 000/OM 14-fret cutaway if you want to complement the included softshell case. Finally, consider a body or soundhole humidifier to preserve the solid top.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body size: 000-14F cutaway (OM cutaway)
- Top: solid sapele
- Back & sides: ziricote patterned HPL
- Construction: neck-to-body joint « Mortise & Tenon »
- Bracing: scalloped X-Brace, spruce material
- Brace size: 5/16" / 7.9 mm
- Top finish: hand-applied, natural look
- Rosette: single ring with abalone pattern
- Pickguard: imitation tortoiseshell
- Heel cap: black Boltaron
Neck
- Profile: Performing Artist (PA) with High-Performance Taper
- Neck material: selected hardwood
- Neck finish: hand-applied, natural tint
- Scale length: 25.4" / 645 mm
- Neck/body joint: 14th fret
- Number of frets: 20
- Fingerboard: selected hardwood
- Nut width: 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm
- Width at 12th fret: 2 1/8" / 54.0 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: « Diamonds & Squares Long » in imitation pearl
- Side dot markers: white
Hardware
- Bridge: selected hardwood, Modern Belly style angled
- Bridge saddle: compensated white TUSQ, 16" / 406 mm radius
- String spacing at bridge: 2 5/32" / 54.8 mm
- Bridge pins: white plastic with black dots
- Nut: white Corian
- Tuners: closed-gear, oil-bath, satin chrome, small buttons
- Headstock: solid; ziricote HPL veneer; silk-screened « Script » logo
Electronics
- System: Martin E1
- Controls: volume, tone, phase
- Built-in chromatic tuner: yes
Miscellaneous
- Case: softshell included
- Label: paper
- Left-handed version: yes
- PLEK setup: yes
- Recommended strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, phosphor bronze, Light gauge
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