Martin brings John Mayer signatures to the Road Series

Martin has introduced its first John Mayer signature guitars in the Road Series: the OM-13E John Mayer and OMC-13E John Mayer. Announced in the company’s November 10, 2026 release, both acoustic-electrics carry a listed US price of $1,999.99.

The pair adds a lower-priced route into Mayer’s Martin signature family, rather than replacing the OMJM. Martin says that model remains in its lineup. The collaboration began with the limited-edition OM-28 John Mayer in 2003.

Shared woods, different access

Both new guitars combine a solid Engelmann spruce top with solid black walnut back and sides. Scalloped spruce X-bracing supports the top, while ebony is used for the fingerboard and bridge. Aging toner, a gloss body finish and antique-white binding give the instruments a traditional appearance.

Their clearest difference is the body outline. The OM-13E retains the non-cutaway Orchestra Model shape and bold herringbone top trim. The OMC-13E adds a 14-fret cutaway and uses multi-stripe trim instead. For players choosing between them, access to the upper frets is an immediate practical distinction; this is not a claim that we have compared their sound or feel.

Familiar signature details, stage-ready electronics

The shared specification includes a 25.4-inch scale, a 1 11/16-inch nut and Martin’s Performing Artist neck profile with standard taper. Nickel open-gear tuners, a faux-abalone rosette and custom faux mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays complete the package.

Mayer’s signature appears in the inlay design and on a preprinted interior label. These are not described as individually hand-signed guitars.

Martin E1 electronics, including a built-in tuner, and a softshell case are included with each model. In its November 10 release, Martin said both models were available through its authorized dealers and website; local inventory and regional pricing should be checked separately.

For Mayer fans, the news is a new choice of two solid-wood signature models within the Road Series. The specifications establish that distinction without requiring a claim that either instrument duplicates the tone of his more expensive Martins.

Want to dig deeper into John Mayer’s guitars and gear? Read our full John Mayer guide.

Product photograph supplied by C.F. Martin & Co. for the model announcement; cropped and resized for this article.