Collings

“'OM' stands for "Orchestra Model," but 80 years after this body shape was first designed it has become the most popular 14-fret model with fingerstyle guitar soloists who choose to play on steel strings. Yet flatpickers also find it appealing, and when the graceful cutaway is added these OMs are often used by lead players who routinely explore all 20 frets much as they would on an electric guitar. The compact shape makes the Collings OM equally easy to handle onstage or when sitting on the couch, and the relatively shallow body (barely over 4 inches deep) results in balanced tone and an immediate response.”  – From the Collings Website

 The OM1 Koa has become one of our favorite models over the years and with good reason. Collings has a knack for finding the most beautiful pieces of flame Koa and they know exactly how to tune the tops to get the most out of the Koa's tonal properties. These guitars have a stunning clarity and balance with every note in a chord represented equally. As with most Collings models  there is a distinct musicality that is part of the DNA of these wonderful guitars.

• 000/OM Body
• Solid Old Growth Sitka Spruce Top
• Pre-War Scalloped X-Bracing
• Solid Koa Back and Sides
• Faux Tortoise  Body Binding
• High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Modified V Neck Profile
• Ebony Fingerboard
• MOP Dot Fingerboard Inlay
• High Gloss Polyester Resin Neck Finish
• Faux Tortoiseshell Pickguard
• Ebony Belly-Style Bridge
• Nickel Waverly Open Gear Tuners
• Bone Nut
• Bone Drop-In Saddle
• 1 3/4” Nut
• 25.5” Scale Length
• Original Hardshell Case