Collings OM1A Custom Adirondack Spruce and Figured Mahogany ID-6967

Collings OM1A Custom Adirondack Spruce and Figured Mahogany

The Collings OM1A is a classic Collings model, a shop favorite, and while it takes it's inspiration from the original models, Collings has subtly upgraded these with their signature style, and tone. 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. Collings has transformed the standard OM, into a true "do it all" instrument.

This OM1A packs a serious punch, with killer volume and presence - easily acting as a dreadnought alternative. This OM1A has a superb balance and clarity, each note stands out in chordal accompaniment, as well as lead lines.

The Adirondack top adds a tremendous amount of headroom, crisp trebles, and gut-punching mids. It takes to a flatpick beautifully, but sings with bare fingers as well. You know the feeling when you're holding that guitar? - this is that guitar.

The Figured Mahogany back and sides are perfect for players who find rosewood too boomy. Lead players will appreciate the enhanced note definition and clarity, especially through the midrange frequencies.

The Vintage Now neck is a custom appointment on this instrument and is coupled with a 1 3/4" nut and 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Collings Vintage Now neck is the perfect compromise for many players that think a modern neck is too flat in profile, yet the typical neck on a 40's style instrument is too thick. Collings' exclusive neck profile is uniquely adapted to players looking for vintage width and girth, with contemporary playability. The slightly wider string spacing at both ends of the guitar also makes fingerstyle playing and chordal accompaniment more enjoyable.

We are also a big fan of leaving the tongue brace out of these instruments. As people search for the mythical tone of old guitars, this brace comes into scrutiny. Martin added the tongue brace in 1940 and it has become standard every since. The absence of a tongue brace frees the top to allow enhanced vibration and results in a richer, fuller, tone with more low end resonance. It is speculated that Martin added the brace to prevent top cracking, but the years have proven this to have been unnecessary and actually decreases resonation.

Finished with Collings high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, and custom 42 style snowflake inlays, the detail in the Mahogany on this guitar is absolutely gorgeous.

Specifications:

• Shipping Weight: 68 lbs
• Serial: 21014
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
• Back Wood: Figured Mahogany
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Scale: 25 1/2"
• Bracing: Pre-war scalloped bracing
• Inlays: 42 Style Snowflakes
• Rosette: Black/white wood nitrate strip rosette
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Ebony 14"-26" Compound fingerboard radius
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone Cutthrough Saddle
• Saddle Spacing: 2 1/4"
• Bridge: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Tuners: Nickel Waverly
• Purfling: Black/white wood purfling
• Body Binding: Tortoise-style Binding
• Pickguard: Tortoise-style pickguard
• Backstrip: 1-style walnut backstrip
• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Headstock Overlay: Ebony peghead overlay
• Headstock Inlay: Inlaid Collings Logo
• Frets To Body: 14
• Neck Profile: Vintage Now
• Body Depth: 4 1/8"
• Lower Bout Width: 15"
• Body Length: 19 1/4"
• Total Length: 39 1/2"
• Case: Hardshell Case Included
• Misc. 1: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Misc. 2: Fully adjustable truss rod
• Misc. 3: No Tongue Brace