2008 McKnight Guitars Highlander OM - Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar
Here we have a Cuban Mahogany Sunburst OM from Tim McNight guitars. Tim's philosophy is to blend tradition with innovation and this guitar shows that. Cuban Mahogany is terrific and not well known tonewood. It is the densest Mahogany and therefore has a voice full of the Mahogany power and clarity but with a bit of the focus found more typically in Rosewood guitars. So it's a unique voice. Paired here with Sitka it gives this guitar a rich tone with great balance and punch. The custom soundport, spalted rosette, Madagascar Rosewood Bridge and deep sunburst add distinctive style.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Marty Stuart, Bob Minner, Beau Tackett, Tim Stafford, Bryan Dickson, Lewell Molen, Wesley Probst, Allen Funderburk
Here we have a Cuban Mahogany Sunburst OM from Tim McNight guitars. Tim's philosophy is to blend tradition with innovation and this guitar shows that. Cuban Mahogany is terrific and not well known tonewood. It is the densest Mahogany and therefore has a voice full of the Mahogany power and clarity but with a bit of the focus found more typically in Rosewood guitars. So it's a unique voice. Paired here with Sitka it gives this guitar a rich tone with great balance and punch. The custom soundport, spalted rosette, Madagascar Rosewood Bridge and deep sunburst add distinctive style.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Cuban Mahogany
- Top Wood: 1959 Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Wild Black Cherry
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Spalted Maple
- Binding: Sapele
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Sapele
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Sapele
- Fret Markers: Tiny Dots
- Tuners: Gotoh 510's with Black Buttons
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 24 9/10 in. (632.5 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 23/32 in. (43.7 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.6 mm)
- Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 in.
- Serial #: 851207-0208-OM
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 5/8 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Clear
- Case: Guardian Hardshell
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Mint
Player Reviews:
"I love Cuban Mahogany, it's the densest Mahogany and therefor very focused and balanced. You still get the power and growl, but it's more refined. This guitar is stunning with it's dark sunburst and contrasting bright spalted Maple rosette. It has other upgrades including a cutout soundport, madagascar Bridge and full Sapele Bindings. It also comes with a Guardian case." - Paul Heumiller
"This guitar has that nice open mahogany OM sound that we all love. The extra string spacing on the right hand helps with fingerpicking but it's a good one for flatpicking as well." - Al Petteway
