Martin OMJM John Mayer Signature  

The OMJM John Mayer Signature Guitar

John Mayer has already produced a signature guitar with Martin before, but with a significantly higher price tag. Martin and Mayer both decided that they should develop a similar yet more affordable guitar. This resulted in this OMJM guitar. The first guitar was also limited edition, whereas this version will be longer available and won’t be produced in limited numbers. The guitar has all the specification that Mayer wanted, including a Fishman Gold Plus Natural I preamp for an authentic amplified sound. The top of the body is made of spruce and it has Indian rosewood back and sides. This is a great combination of tonewoods as it produces a warm and balanced sound. The guitar has a ‘select hardwood’ neck. This means the neck is either made of cedar or mahogany, depending on which of the two Martin can obtain without having to participate in deforestation. Both tonewoods are great choices for a neck and the difference between the two is minimal. The guitar also has an ebony fretboard, which will provide a smooth playing surface.

Martin

Martin is a reputable American company which has been making guitars for almost 200 years. Throughout the years they have become one of the best when it comes to western guitars. This is because quality is their biggest priority. Consequently, Martin guitars are very popular. There are even many famous guitarists who use Martin guitars, like Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, and David Gilmour. Furthermore, their production process is environmentally friendly. Since the ‘90s they have worked together with the FSC to prevent deforestation. They only use wood from trees that have to be cut down to keep the forest healthy. The other parts of the guitar are recycled, as well. By purchasing a Martin guitar you are thus not only investing in quality, but also the environment.