Martin OM Mikael Akerfeldt Acoustic Guitar w/Hardshell Case

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

• Highlights

  • 000-14 Fret body size

  • Guatemalan Rosewood Wings / East Indian Rosewood Wedge back and sides

  • Spruce top with VTS (Vintage Tone System)

  • Low Profile Velocity neck with High-Performance Taper

  • 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut

  • Hardshell case

  • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light

• Top

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

• Miscellaneous

  • Case: Hardshell

  • Label: Laser Etched Stainless Steel, Numbered in Sequence (e.g., 1 of 74, 2 of 74)

  • Electronics: None

  • Pleked: True