Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)

Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)
6-String Acoustic
Vintage

Martin OM-18P Conversion (1931)

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Nut Width

1 3/4"
String Spacing
2 3/8"
Scale Length
25."
Serial Number
46808

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This 1931 Martin OM-18P represents an extremely rare case, wherein "original" is not better as it relates to a pre-war Martin.

The OM-18P was produced in small numbers in 1930 & 1931, before being discontinued (evidence of its scant popularity). To be fair, the OM itself was still new, having debuted in late 1929; and a plectrum variant, hence the "P" in the model nomenclature, must have been seen as somewhat limited. Players used to a four-string neck, and in need of the bright, snappy sound associated with it would likely have already been at home on either a tenor guitar or a plectrum banjo. And guitarists intrigued by the new 14-fret OM would likely not have much use for one lacking the low end and broader dynamic range provided by six strings. In today's modern acoustic landscape, a plectrum guitar with an OM-sized body is an interesting concept for mandolin players who use their instrument to accompany their voice ...

But still. Who among us would look at an all-original 1931 Martin OM-18 with a four-string neck and not think, "If only it had six strings!" And if we could wave a magic wand and have said guitar converted to six-string setup by anyone in the world, who would we choose? We know who we'd call first. This guitar (serial number 46808) has been converted to conventional six-string setup by TJ Thompson, who made the neck and bridge seen in our photos. The original body of 46808 remains in excellent vintage condition: structurally solid as a rock, crack-free, with just the right amount of wear (someone certainly liked to strum around the fingerboard extension). This is a great-sounding guitar, with a mature, woody voice, and the expected clarity and response of a 1930's Martin OM.

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Materials

Top
Red Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Tuners
Banjo
Finish
Nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck Specs

Carve
Soft / medium depth V / true to early 1930's spec
Nut Width
1 3/4"
String Spacing
2 3/8"
Scale Length
25.4"

Other

Serial #
46808
Case
TKL Hardshell **Calton Cases available upon request.

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