2012 OMCPA4 built in Nazareth, PA Factory at the 510 Sycamore Street
OM= Orchestra Model
CPA4= Cutaway Performing Series Artist Series 4
Key Features
• Body: Orchestra Model (OM) size with a 14-fret cutaway, offering a balanced tone and comfortable playing experience.
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce for enhanced resonance.
• Back & Sides: Solid African sapele (tonally and visually similar to mahogany).
• Neck: Select hardwood with a comfortable "Performing Artist" profile and a 1 3/4" nut width, designed for speed and playability.
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Made from black Richlite, a durable and sustainable composite material.
• Electronics: Equipped with a Fishman F1 Analog onboard system, featuring low-profile volume and tone controls, plus a built-in tuner, ideal for live performance.
• Construction: Features a simple dovetail neck joint and hybrid "A-Frame" scalloped bracing for sound projection.
• Finish: Satin finish on the back and sides, with a clear gloss top.
This model was designed as a "workhorse" for gigging musicians, blending traditional Martin quality with modern playability and integrated electronics.