The voice of this Åstrand Å-OM is a far smoother spread than butter off the shelf, and richer too. Ted’s lutherie handiwork yields fabulously articulate and balanced instruments, and this 2015 Å-OM is no exception. We love how the tonal palette transitioned smoothly between velvety and clear and back again as we tried out various attacks and tunings. Individual notes seem to have a smooth, rounded flavor to them that hangs in the air around you.
This Åstrand is a fantastic fingerstyle guitar. Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, Swiss Spruce top, and a short scale fretboard (25 inches) for warmth, on top of a 14-fret neck for sustain and volume. Gold EVO frets won’t need any dressing for a long time to come, and the inclusion of a soundport in the upper bout guarantees the player will have enough “me in the monitor” when playing in busy places. A K&K Pure Mini is installed on the bridge plate, here with a volume knob added just under the lip of the soundhole.
Yes, it sounds this good in person. Yes, it plays like a dream. Yes, it comes in a Hiscox flight case. Any more questions? Give us a shout!
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