This brand-new (technically 2019) Otto has been held by the builder for a few years but is still being sold as new. This 16″ Allegro has a lot going on—the finish is a white-burst pearlescent that shifts to a soft pink opalescent sheen as the guitar moves, a detail nearly impossible to capture in photos or video due to the nature of the finish. A gold-foil pickup and an extravagant abalone vine along the fingerboard make this an instrument to behold in both sight and sound.
The floating Macassar ebony bridge features recessed volume and tone controls built directly into the guard. The coordinated hues of the finish, shell, and interior of the case give this guitar a lavish, one-of-a-kind presence. Sonically, it’s just as impressive—capable of everything from Ernest Ranglin-inspired warmth to classic Wes Montgomery tones.
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Every now and then a guitar comes through that stops you in your tracks, and this Otto Allegro does exactly that. The pearlescent finish shimmers and shifts with the light—impossible to fully capture until you see it in person—and the craftsmanship throughout is simply exquisite. The gold-foil pickup and floating Macassar bridge give it a voice that’s rich, clear, and wonderfully expressive. 
Check please! I'd love to take this one home with me. It's a rare thing when an archtop absolutely grabs me; an ole flattop guy here at the end of the day. But this Allegro Special from Otto D'Ambrosio does just that. Vibrant, loud, clean, downright exciting. Grass-fed butter-smooth playability and fit/finish. Looks sharper than my best tux! Maybe it's the sweeping curves of the waist and upper bout, or maybe it's the pearlescent finish that Otto concocted to echo the MOP fingerboard inlays. Either way, this guitar checks all the boxes for all the senses in my book. | Scale Length | 25 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.688 in |
| String Spacing | 2.125 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Maple |
This brand-new (technically 2019) Otto has been held by the builder for a few years but is still being sold as new. This 16" Allegro has a lot going on—the finish is a white-burst pearlescent that shifts to a soft pink opalescent sheen as the guitar moves, a detail nearly impossible to capture in photos or video due to the nature of the finish
Every now and then a guitar comes through that stops you in your tracks, and this Otto Allegro does exactly that. The pearlescent finish shimmers and shifts with the light—impossible to fully capture until you see it in person—and the craftsmanship throughout is simply exquisite
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