Pre-order our incoming Collings OM2 E, a custom Indian Rosewood OM model with no Herringbone trim, an Englemann spruce top, and 1-3/4" nut width.
Expected to ship October 2025. To learn more, reach out to Kim at kim@thenorthamericanguitar.com
From 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 a balanced tone and immediate response. OM1 vs OM2H vs OM3 While all three models share the same body dimensions, key differences are outlined below.
Our 2-style (OM2H) features East Indian rosewood back and sides with ivoroid body binding and butt wedge, a “zipper” backstrip, diamonds and squares fingerboard inlays, and a more intricate 2-style rosette. This OM2 build is custom designed with no herringbone top purfling.
Our standard series instruments (non-T) offer the classic Collings voice, which features shimmery highs, a punchy midrange, a tight and clean low end, and maximum headroom with a quick response. The standard neck profile is our Modified V 2 3/16″ string spacing. Standard instruments also offer a wider range of custom options than Traditionals."
Includes hardshell case.