New Ebata OM - Acoustic Guitar
Click on any photo below to enlarge
Here we have a tremendously versatile OM from Luthier Hiro Ebata of Japan. Hiro is known for having studied with Ervin Somogyi and the lineage is easy to see and to hear. This OM is superb, we all really love it. The voice is very strong and full with sincere trebles that really sing out. Hiro's OM shape, like Somogyi's, is slightly oversized so the bass response is slightly enhance compared to typical Martin size OM guitars. The shorter 25" scale and fingerstyle nut and saddle make it a joy to play. Hiro's craftsmenship is nothing short of spectacular, clean lines and perfect joints. The Adirondack Top adds power and headroom to the clarity and sparkle of the Indian Rosewood box. Super guitar in every way. If you've longed for a Somogyi here is a direct descendant of that wonderful family.
Here we have a tremendously versatile OM from Luthier Hiro Ebata of Japan. Hiro is known for having studied with Ervin Somogyi and the lineage is easy to see and to hear. This OM ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Adirondack (Red) Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Rosette: Abalone & Wood
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: Macassar Ebony
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh 510s
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 in. (635 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
- Body Length: 19 3/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 1/2 in.
- Serial #: 43
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/8 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Florentine
- Pickguard: Clear
- Case: Cedar Creek
- Pickup: None
- Condition: New
Player Reviews:
"I absolutely love this guitar. As I've stated many time Ervin Somogyi is one of my very favorite builders. He has done more for modern guitar voicing than any other builder I can think of and he has thankfully passed his knowledge to a select few students over the years. Hiro Ebata worked with Ervin for 2 years and has really blossomed into a worldclass Luthier in his own right. We've sold a number of them and we are always impressed with the quality and beauty of voice. This one is powerful and easy to play. " - Paul Heumiller
"This is one of the finest guitars I've played. The Ebata sound has evolved to the point where it is a perfectly balanced guitar, especially for fingerstyle players. The feel of the neck is comfortable and the workmanship is amazing. I've seen guitars that cost twice this much that don't approach the quality of this one." - Al Petteway
