Martin OM-35 Inception w/MH (301)

The OM-35 Inception™ unlocks the sonic beauty of sustainable tonewoods by combining responsibly sourced domestic materials with purpose-built innovation. A three-piece back of black walnut with a flamed American white oak delta-shaped wedge is paired with solid black walnut sides and an FSC®-certified European spruce top for a tone that balances clarity, warmth, and strong midrange presence. Skeletonized Golden Era scalloped X-bracing is engineered specifically for these tonewoods—reducing mass to enhance sustain and dynamic response while allowing the walnut’s tonal character to fully develop. Flamed American white oak binding on the body and fingerboard completes the design, highlighting a thoughtful approach to material selection. It’s a modern OM built to explore new sounds through sustainable choices and intentional, innovative design.

Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Top Material: FSC®-Certified European Spruce
Top Color: Dark Toasted Burst
Top Finish: Gloss
Back Material: Black Walnut
Side Material: Black Walnut
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: 3-Piece with Flamed American White Oak Wedge
Binding: Flamed American White Oak
Top Inlay: Black & Maple Fiber Multi-Stripe
Back Purfling: Black Fiber Stripe
Back Inlay: Black & Maple Fiber Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Flamed American White Oak
Endpiece: Flamed American White Oak
Endpiece Inlay: Black & Maple Fiber Multi-Stripe
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Skeletonized X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: FSC®-Certified European Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Neck Material: Black Walnut
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Color: Natural
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: FSC®-Certified Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlays: Style 28 Hex, Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: Flamed American White Oak
Side Dots: Black
Bridge Material: FSC®-Certified Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Bridge Pins: Bone with Black Plastic Dots
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: FSC®-Certified Ebony
Headplate Logo: Script Old Style Overlay
Tuning Machines: RATIO® Nickel Open Gear
Tuner Knobs: Skeletonized Butterbean
Case: Molded Hardshell Case
Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light