Sound Pure's Take
A warm and articulate pairing of Adirondack Spruce and Mahogany makes this OM a true joy to play. Balance, sensitivity and comfort abound thanks to the perfect shaping and smaller body size while maintaining plenty of power and presence. Aesthetically rich with the construction and build quality we've come to love and expect from each and every Preston Thompson guitar, what a combination!
From Preston Thompson Guitars
Preston Thompson OM and 14 fret 000 guitars look just about identical and share many similar qualities, including superb responsiveness and a lovely sweetness in tone. The relatively slimmer body depth gives players a quickness to the sound delivered while also delivering the string to string and bass to treble balance these models are renowned for.
The difference between an OM and the 14 fret 000 is scale length. The OM (Orchestra Model) has a longer 25.4” scale length, the same scale length as dreadnought guitars. The 14 fret 000 has the shorter 24.9” scale length. This subtle difference accounts for the unique qualities of each model. The longer OM scale length generally gives these instruments a little more punch and volume, making the OM perfect for players that both flat pick and fingerpick. The 14 Fret 000, with its shorter scale length, is perfect for finger style pickers and blues players. Because the string tension is slightly less, certain techniques like bending strings and blues style riffs are often enhanced. The florentine cutaway is also offered for both the OM and the 000 14 Fret.
Model: OM-MA
Serial: 1769
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back/Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Tortoise
Top Purfling: Rope Binding
Back Purfling: None
Side Purfling: None
Soundhole: 3 7/8"
Rosette: 18 Style 3 Ring
Back Strip: Rope Backstrip
Tail Wedge: Tortoise
Top Bracing Pattern: Advanced X Adirondack
Top Bracing: Pre-War Scalloped
Back Bracing: Adirondack Spruce
Tongue Brace: Yes
Neck Material: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Single Action 14-Fret
Peghead Overlay: Figured Ebony
Peghead Logo: Thompson MOP
Custom Inlay: None
Headstock Binding: None
Headstock Type: Solid
Neck Binding: None
Volute: None
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Width @ 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
String Spacing: 2 5/16"
Neck Thickness: .860"
Neck Profile: Soft V
Heel Cap: Tortoise
Neck Finish: Vintage Brown Mahogany
Top Finish: Toner
Back/Sides Finish: Natural Gloss
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Bridge Material: Ebony
Sunburst: Toner
Fingerboard Style: 18 Style
Fingerboard Bindings: None
Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18 Dots
Inlay Material: Abalone
Scale: 25.4"
Side Position Markers: 2mm Dots
Side Position Material: White MOP
End/Bridge Pin Type: Ebony
Strap Button: Optional
Bridge Type: Ebony Belly Drop-In
Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel w/Butter Bean Buttons
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material/Style: Bone Compensated
Pickguard: OM-Tortoise
Fret Wire: Standard Nickel Silver
Case: Harptone
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