Guitar body size??
I have a form for the classical guitar and a form to make a dred. but Im wondering what the size of a OM or a OOO size guitar is. ae. the lower bout, waist, upper bout and the length of the body, depth too.
There has to be someone in this group that can answer the question so have at it...
Thanx in advance for any and all info.
Peace,
Donald
There has to be someone in this group that can answer the question so have at it...
Thanx in advance for any and all info.
Peace,
Donald
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Permalink Reply by William F.Eden on
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Donald I have a set of drawings for the Martin O45 that I could send you all the measurements off if you are Interested .Bill."""""""""
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Permalink Reply by Rick Homan on
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Since OM and 000 are designations of the C. F. Martin Company, you might start here:
http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/features/shapes.html
Of course, those designations are also used generically.
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Permalink Reply by Donald A. Fortune on
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Thanx for the reply Rick-- I've seen you on the site of AG and My hat goes off to you.
rest assured I printed out the info you posted..
Peace,
Donald
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Baldwin on
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There is a full size OM drawing in a .pdf file at this URL
http://www.grellier.fr/plans/OM_acoustic_guitar/OM_acoustic_guitar_...
Enjoy
Jeff
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Hi Jeff- My browser wont read the url that you posted :-(( thanx for the effort nay way :-)
Peace,
Donald
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Donald,
If you are having problems with the link, just enter www.grellier.fr in your browser and once on the link
click the british flag for english language and the link to plans. Its worth the effort. There is a full sized dimensioned drawing of a martin om
Jeff
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Permalink Reply by Ron Frazier on
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Did you try to Google Martin guitar? Some where I have the sizes of all and shapes.
I have a 0 18, 0018, 00018, and a D 28 martin.
Ron
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Donald I have tryed to send you a message but am not having any luck .Send me your address so I can send you the drawings .Bill."""""
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Hi Bill -- if there is a fee attached to the prints then please let me know ok??
Peace,
Donald
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I found this
Martin Flat Top Body Sizes.
"Size" is the body size designation that Martin uses, as stamped inside the guitar on the neck block starting in October 1930. All measurements are in inches. "Frets" represents the frets clear of the body. "Introduced" was the year of introduction. All sizes are in inches.
Size Frets Width Depth Length Year Introduced/Notes
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1/4 12 6 3/16 2 7/8 12 (early version)
1/4 12 8 15/16 3 9/16 12 1/16 (later version)
1/2 12 10 1/8 3 3/8 15 1/16
7 12 13 11/16 4 3/8 17 1/2
5 12 11 1/4 3 7/8 16
4 12 11 1/2 3 3/4 16
3 1/2 12 10 11/16 3 7/8 16 7/8
3 12 11 1/4 3 13/16 17 3/8
2 1/2 12 11 5/8 3 7/8 17 7/8
2 12 12 4 18 1/4
1 12 12 3/4 4 3/16 18 7/8
O 12 13 1/2 4 3/16 19 1/8 1852
O 14 13 1/2 4 1/4 18 3/8 1934 (first year for 14 frets)
OO 12 14 1/8 4 1/16 19 5/8 1877
OO 14 14 5/16 4 1/8 18 7/8 1934 (first year for 14 frets)
OOO 12 15 4 1/16 20 7/16 1902
OOO 14 15 4 1/8 19 3/8 1934 (first year for 14 frets)
OM 14 15 4 1/8 19 3/8 1929 (discontinued 1934)
D 12 15 5/8 4 3/4 20 15/16 1931 (available 1916 from Ditson)
D 14 15 5/8 4 7/8 20 1934
Certainly the most desirable of the Martin body size is the 000, 0M, and D sizes. Many consider the 000 (and OM, which is essentially a 000) to be the ultimate guitar size, where others feel the "D" size is the best. It's personal preference. There are some interesting facts though about the 000 and OM sizes.
The OM Body Size.
Martin's OM, or "Orchestra Model", available from 1929 to 1933, has a rare combination of features. The joining of a long-scale neck with a small body makes it an extremely responsive and playable guitar. In many ways the OM models were the first truly modern flattop guitars. They were the first Martins to have necks with 14 frets clear of the body. The OM has a wide neck (1 3/4" as opposed to the dreadnought's 1 11/16") which appeals to fingerstyle players. The string spacing is slightly greater at the bridge than on other models too, although not as wide as a classical guitars. The neck shape of old OMs is a bit unique too, although this is variable since each neck was handmade. OMs have a wide but thin backshaped V-shape which is very comfortable. Finally, the OM's smaller body size makes the guitar easy to hold, especially in the seated position. Compared this to the D dreadnought which is larger both in body depth and width (dreadnought players seem to use straps and stand up so the guitar's size is less of a factor).
Ron
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Geeks Ron- Looks like ya id some homework -- Thanx for the post :-)
peace,
Donald
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Hey Ron-- I'm not understanding this--
OOO 14 15 4 1/8 19 3/8 1934 (first year for 14 frets)
OM 14 15 4 1/8 19 3/8 1929 (discontinued 1934)
Can you clarify???
Peace,
Donald
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