• Builder: J.S. Bogdanovich
• Model: OM
• Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
  [recorded naturally, close pair, no EQ]
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• Year: 2002
• Serial #: 49
• Back/Sides Wood: Flame Maple
• Top Wood: Englemann Spruce
• Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
• Headplate: Chechen
• Headstock Inlay: None
• Headstock Bindings: None
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Bindings: None
• Fret Markers: Dots
• Frets to body: 14
• Cutaway: None
• Bridge: Chechen
• Pickguard: None
• Body Bindings: Chechen
• Top Trim: Wood Lines
• Back Strip: Chechen
• Rosette: Abalone
• Tuners: Gold Gotohs with Grover Style buttons
• Case: TKL
• Pickup:
• Condition: Excellent. Just light top wear.
• Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
• Upper Bout: 11 3/8 in.
• Lower Bout: 15 in.
• Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.
• Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
• Scale Length: 25.5 in.
• Nut Width: 1 7/8 in.
• Strings Spacing: 2 1/8 in.
• Comments: “John builds classicals as well as steel string guitars and builders who do both seem to know how to make an extremely lively and responsive guitar. This one vibrates like a very old guitar and projects extremely well. The wood combination is bright and punchy, but with good color thanks to the Engelmann spruce. The neck is wide and will please those of you with big hands or who just like something to hold onto. The Flame on the Maple is stunning and the Chechen (Mexican Rosewood) Bindings and Bridge set it off nicely. A beautiful and powerful guitar from John Bogdanovich, the author of "Classic Guitar Making: A Modern Approach To Traditional Design".” – Paul Heumiller
• "This is an amazingly powerful guitar. It has tremendous bass response reminiscent of a prewar Martin. The highs are brilliant and sweet." - Al Petteway
  

Chechen Headplate

Gold Gotoh Tuners

Abalone Rosette