OM
The OM is the most versatile instrument in the Classic Series, balancing the clarity and articulation of a 14‑fret design with the warmth and responsiveness that define my modern voicing approach. Its refined proportions make it equally at home in fingerstyle settings and light to moderate strumming, offering a clean, focused attack without feeling tight or constrained. The longer neck shifts the bridge slightly upward on the top, giving the OM a quicker response and a more contemporary feel while still honoring the lineage of the original Orchestra Model. Over the years, it has also become my most requested build — a popularity that likely reflects my own affinity for the shape. It’s the model I return to again and again, drawn by its balance, adaptability, and the way it consistently brings out the best in my approach to tone and structure. For players who want a single instrument that can move effortlessly between styles, the OM remains the most adaptable voice in the Classic Series.
While the Classic Series OM follows the traditional 14‑fret architecture and proportions associated with the Orchestra Model, I don’t treat historical specifications as fixed boundaries. Scale length, in particular, is chosen for tone, feel, and the musical goals of the instrument rather than strict adherence to a single vintage template. In the Classic Series, the OM name reflects the body shape and design lineage, while the Vintage Series is where I follow period‑correct specifications more closely.
OM Specifications
As a custom guitar, most of the specifications listed can be modified to suit your needs. The listed specs are guidelines that are typical for this model
OM Outline/Bracing
Top Bracing Double X – Adirondack Spruce
Back Bracing Radial – Adirondack Spruce
Body Length 19-1/2″
Width Lower Bout 15″
Width Upper Bout 11-5/16″
Width at Waist 9″
Body Depth 4-1/8″
Cutaway Available
Body Binding Typically Wood
Fret at Body Connection 14th Fret
Neck Mahogany
Bridge Typically Ebony – Artisan Style
Fretboard Typically Ebony with 16″ Radius
Fretboard Binding Typically matches Body Binding
Compensated Nut Typically Bone 1-3/4″
Saddle .200″ wide Bone – Compensated
String Spacing at Bridge 2-1/4″
Bridge Patch Composite – Maple
Typical Scale Length 25.4″
Headstock Typically Classic Paddle
Truss Rod Custom Titanium
Truss Rod Access Stealth at Headstock
Tuning Machines Gotoh 510s (Typical)
Finish Urethane
Pickgaurd On Request
Case CrossRock Fiberglass Case
