As you can see, there's nothing plain about this guitar! The inlays are exquisite, High level of ornateness, and the quality of the work is exceptional, as you would expect from Martins Custom Shop. There's no chipping or flaking on any of the binding.

I have contacted Martin to try to get better info on this guitar( build sheets shown), what we know is it is a Martin Custom Shop (stamped Custom above the serial number on the inside), it was made in 2004 (by the serial number) , it is an OM-42 custom ordered in the style of a 1932 OM 45 deluxe (as used by Roy Rogers) and this was 2 years before the super limited Roy Rogers signature 32 OM-45 deluxe was released 2006 (see info below). This one has a  more ornate inlay on the bridge instead of the snow flakes on the signature and black buttons on the gold Waverly tuners . So it's a one of a kind Custom Order OM 42 styled as salute to the extremely rare 1932 OM-45 deluxe but  with custom inlays on the bridge to match the decorative 32 deluxe pickguard. Beautiful and super rare.  

It has rosewood back and sides and a spruce top. It has an ebony fretboard and gold Waverly tuners with ebony buttons. . The nut width is 1 3/4", as near as I can measure it. has a lovely neck, it's not too big, not too small, and feels great. It sounds fantastic and has that very balanced tone you get from the smaller-bodied Martins. Strong, full bass without the boom. Clear high end that doesn't grate. And a nice punchy mid range.

It's been kept in the case and plays very well. The top is very flat. It's like...skating rink flat. The only real flaw I see is around the bridge. There's some flaky stuff, which I originally thought was glue, but which I now think that is actually the finish checking around the bridge. I don't know what would cause this (or even if that's what it is), but the bridge is flush and solid and it certainly doesn't affect the tone or playability. Hopefully I captured this in the pictures. The OHSC has a strip of material that has come up and has been glued down, latches are solid and it's a nice snug fit.

Rare OM-45 Deluxe Limited Edition Pays Tribute To “King Of The Cowboys” Roy Rogers

Singer. Musical innovator. Movie star. Television pioneer. Roy Rogers was an American original whose talent and honesty shined in a career that spanned more than 60 years, and his legacy continues to shine today, twenty four years after his passing.

For most of his fabled career, Roy Rogers played a very special Martin guitar. Roy’s 1930 OM-45 Deluxe – one of only 14 made – featured a unique floral inlay on the pickguard. Roy cherished this guitar until his death in 1998 aged 86.

The 1930-built Martin is considered one of the rarest and most coveted acoustic guitars in the world and was auctioned by The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri in 2009 selling for $554,500.

To commemorate the legacy of Roy Rogers, the most popular and enduring of all the cowboy stars, C. F. Martin & Co. introduced in 2006 the OM-45 Roy Rogers Limited Edition guitar. This spectacular guitar recreates Roy's own OM-45 Deluxe, with back, sides and headplate of East Indian rosewood and this version limited to only 84 instruments.

The OM-45 Deluxe Roy Rogers Limited Edition features impressive Martin Golden Era® specifications throughout; The top is crafted with rare premium quality Adirondack spruce and supported by 1/4" scalloped Adirondack spruce braces. The long scale, 1-3/4" (at the nut) genuine mahogany neck showcases the Golden Era® modified-V neck profile, solid square tapered headstock and elongated diamond volute. A black African ebony fingerboard and matching 1936 style black African ebony bridge add to the classic vintage character.

Style 45 abalone pearl accents border the top, back and sides. The top and rosette abalone inlays are flanked by traditional black and white dyed holly wood line inlays; the back and sides inlay are flanked by wood fibre line inlays. Top, back, sides, headstock and fingerboard are bound with grained ivoroid, with the latter two also inset with mitred wood fibre inlays. Grained ivoroid is also utilised for the heelcap and endpiece. Additional vintage touches include Old Style 45 multicoloured mosaic back strip, linen side reinforcement strips, fossilised ivory nut and through saddle and Old Style fossilised ivory bridge pins and endpin topped with 4mm black pearl dots.

The beveled and polished tortoise-colour teardrop pickguard bears a recreation of the floral abalone inlay unique to Roy Rogers’ original OM-45 Deluxe. Also true to original OM-45 specifications, the bridge wings boast snowflake inlays and the headstock features the classic antique Martin torch inlay. The Golden Era® Style 45 snowflake pattern graces the fingerboard, with Roy Rogers’ signature inlaid between the 19th and 20th frets. Gold Waverly tuners with butterbean knobs, subtle amber shading on the top and polished gloss finish throughout complete the OM-45 Roy Rogers Limited Edition’s vintage 

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Listed3 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop OM-42
Year
  • 2004
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Series
  • Martin Custom Shop
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Orchestra
Model Family
  • Martin OM-42
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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