This is one of those guitars where I’m sure OM stands for Oh Mamma…. this guitar sounds great! Not only is this guitar super comfortable to play with its compact OM body size and low profile neck profile but it is as light as a feather! Big leaf maple is a dense hard wood which is often described as bright sounding because it has fewer overtones than other medium density woods and has a quicker note decay. However, maple does have a very focused and dominate note fundamental with a treble sparkle that really cuts through a mix making it a preferred tone wood for live performance. Some players find that maple guitars are overly bright and lack bass response but that is certainly not the case with this guitar. There is probably more tight and defined bass response on this guitar than any other maple instrument that I have heard. The treble sparkle and laser beam like note fundamental is still there but the lower midrange and bass provide extra girth to the overall sound making this an exceptional sounding guitar for use in solo or band settings. As always the simple but elegant design aesthetic from G.W. Barry makes this guitar as appealing visual as it is tonally!
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A true finger style OM cutaway with premium European spruce and Brazilian rosewood this guitar looks and sounds amazing!! The dark chocolate coloring and distinct grain lines of the Brazilian rosewood are immediately eye catch and are perfectly complemented by the contrast of the light European spruce top. The tone is captivating with a crisp yet silky note fundamental and layer upon layer of rich complexity in the overtones. This one makes me want to play for hours!
MORE →An absolute tone monster from top to bottom, the Signature D from Bourgeois may just be the best sounding modern dreadnought being built today. Soft yet clear treble frequencies and layers of rich overtones project from this beautiful flat top with ease. This guitar has a high tone and volume ceiling and responds really well to both soft and aggressive right hand attacks!
MORE →This all original Gibson J-50 has seen a bit of play over the years and has quite a bit of lacquer checking but is in great overall shape. The neck is very comfortable to play and the full warm and woody tone this flat top produces would be right at home in the recording studio or on stage!
MORE →Here is a great sounding slope shoulder dreadnought with a super cool vine inlay all the way down the fretboard. The tone is well balanced with a bit darker bass and overtones courtesy of the indian rosewood on the sides and back. The guitar is in good overall condition with only minor play wear and a repaired split along the center seam.
MORE →What could be better than a Gibson Dove you ask, well how about a whole flock of doves
in flight on this dressed up dreadnought! This custom shop Doves in Flight model features figured maple sides, back and three piece neck, abalone purfling and all the doves inlay you could ever want. This example is in great overall condition with an installed active pickup and an inlay package that really catches the eye. Get ready to soar!!
