Sound Pure's Take

Playing this magnificent instrument is like sitting on a bench in a snow-globe filled with overtones

It's warm, complex, and intense voice rises and falls in volume masterfully as I vary my attack

It can go from intimate and sweet to powerful and directional with a slight flick of the wrist 

I love guitars with this dynamic range

I stop worrying about "what would sound good" and just start PLAYING

The blackwood back and sides have a mysterious, immersive quality and the addy top looks like wind-swept snow 

This is a one-of-a-kind work of musical art from one of the best builders working! 

From M. J. Franks Guitars

The OM-D retains the classic outline of the OM-S with an added half inch body depth, forward-shifted top braces and a full 4 inch diameter soundhole. This guitar offers a stronger bass and slightly louder voice over the standard depth OM-S making it a great cross over guitar for both fingerstyle playing and light to medium strumming. 

Serial Number
16-224
Body Style
Deep Body 14 fret 000/OM
Scale Length
25.4”
Top
Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides
Malaysian Blackwood
Neck Profile
Oval
Max Body Depth
4.625”
Fingerboard Width @ Nut
1.750”
Fingerboard Radius
16”
Bridge Pin Spacing
2.250”
Recommended String Gauge
Light Steel
Case
Ameritage

Watch & listen

MJ Franks OMD Bearclaw Addy/Malaysian Blackwood #16-224 Quick n' Dirty

In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Robinson Earle describes and demonstrates the MJ Franks OMD #16-224. This instrument features Malaysian blackwood back & sides and a bearclaw Adirondack spruce top.

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