Eastman Orchestra Model (OM) - Torrified Adirondack Spruce Soundboard

Like the Dreadnought, the Orchestra Model (OM) was invented by Martin Guitars long ago; similarly, it has been widely copied, and rightly so. This one is a truly excellent copy, made by the skilled builders at Eastman. It is no exaggeration to say that many perceive it to be superior to the original. As a general rule I prefer OMs to dreadnoughts; they are easier to play and yet still have great presence. This Eastman E20 OM TC Orchestra Model is particularly attractive because it features a torrefied soundboard, a soundboard which, furthermore, is made out of Adirondack spruce (aka red spruce). This tone wood, now somewhat rare, played no small part in making Martin famous years ago. "Torrrifed" - not to be confused with "terrified" - may be thought of as a pre-aging process: the instrument does not therefore have to be "played in" for years to achieve its best tone. The back and sides are all solid and made out of very-high-grade East Indian rosewood. Everything about this guitar is in as-new condition.