Top 5 OM Guitars in our store, Which One Is Your Favorite? Martin |Eastman |Collings |Atkin |Santa Cruz
Due to the overwhelming success of the dreadnought, the Orchestra Model (OM) faded into the background for many years. But thanks to artists like Eric Clapton and John Mayer, the model has been dusted off and is making a strong comeback.
October 15, 2024by
Thijmen van der Hoeve
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An OM (Orchestra Model) provides the perfect balance between a dreadnought and a parlor. It is ideal for chords, great for fingerpicking, and a dream for blues enthusiasts, all packaged in a handier size. Compared to a robust dreadnought, an OM offers just a bit more finesse and refinement. With so many different variations-such as a longer or shorter neck, more or less space between strings, and countless combinations of unique woods-you'll almost always find an OM to suit you. To celebrate this resurgence, Milo & Maico have played virtually every OM-guitar from our collection and have selected their top 5 favorite models. Check out their picks so you know exactly what to look for when buying your next OM guitar!
Eastman E20OM TC IRW-AD Thermo Cured
Eastman is highly appreciated among guitarists on tighter budgets. Eastman ensures that its hand-crafted instruments are always of very high quality.
This OM is part of the Essential Series from Atkin. The guitars in this series all feature a Baked Sitka spruce top, a mahogany sound box and an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
Relive the essence of the 1920s with the Santa Cruz OM Pre War, a tribute to the original Orchestra Model that was praised at the time for its powerful sound and excellent projection.
The Martin OM-28 Orchestra Model with Sitka spruce top, Indian Rosewood soundboard and an attractive compact body is in the cradle for jazz clubs and blues shows with a very versatile sound!
The guitars from Collings are distinguished by extraordinary craftsmanship and the use of the best materials. In this regard, the OM is one of the most popular models, and this is not without reason!
