This OM2 Herringbone is a stunning instrument with impressive volume and tonal richness that rivals larger guitars. While its OM body style offers a more comfortable playing experience, it holds its own against some dreadnoughts and delivers the nuanced intimacy of a smaller-bodied guitar. The guitar shows signs of use, including notable pick wear, various nicks and scratches, and a repaired top crack on the bass-side upper bout near the fingerboard extension. Several areas have also received finish touch-ups. Additionally, a Fishman pickup has been installed for enhanced versatility. Thanks to these updates and repairs, this guitar plays wonderfully and is ready for its next chapter. Includes the original hardshell case.
A note from Collings: " 'OM' stands for "Orchestra Model," but 80 years after this body shape was first designed it hasbecome 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."