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Metal meets Martin with the OM Mikael Åkerfeldt—a limited-edition acoustic that brings a darker twist to a Martin classic. Designed in collaboration with the Opeth frontman and progressive metal icon, this signature model features a torrefied spruce top paired with a dramatic three-piece back of Guatemalan rosewood and an East Indian rosewood wedge. It’s also the first traditional build to feature Martin’s Low Profile Velocity neck—sleek, fast, and designed for players who favor the feel of an electric. A high-performance taper and full 25.4" scale length offer room to move, while the ebony fingerboard inlaid with black mother-of-pearl Roman numerals adds a shadowy, personal touch that’s uniquely Mikael. VTS-treated spruce and Golden Era scalloped X-bracing provide vintage warmth and responsiveness, while black Liquidmetal® bridge pins enhance sustain and clarity. European flamed maple binding and bold herringbone trim complete the look. “Is this the best guitar I’ve ever played?” Mikael asked. “Including the ones in your museum? I believe so.” Limited to just 74 guitars, each includes a custom stainless-steel label and Harptone case. It's something bold and unexpected from Martin, shaped by one of metal’s most creative minds.

Specifications

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000-14 Fret body size
Guatemalan Rosewood Wings/East Indian Rosewood Wedge back and sides
Spruce with VTS top
Low Profile Velocity neck with High-Performance Taper
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Top Material: Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Pyramid - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Black Acrylic
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood Wings/East Indian Rosewood Wedge
Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: 3 Piece
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 1/4"
Heelcap: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany 
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Roman Numeral Design
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Black Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: European Flamed Maple
Side Dots: Abalone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Golden Era Block
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Black Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Hardshell
Label: Laser Etched Stainless Steel, Numbered in Sequence w/Total, 1 of 74, 2 of etc.
Electronics: None
Pleked: true

At A Glance

Body Shape & Volume

000-14 Fret

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Neck Shape

Low Profile Velocity

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RETIRED

OM Mikael Åkerfeldt

OM Mikael Åkerfeldt

Signature Artist Editions, 000-14 Fret, Acoustic

5 out of 5 Customer Rating

This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you.

OM Mikael Åkerfeldt

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