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Home / Shop / 2017 Mountain Song Odalisque, Tiger Myrtle/Moonspruce

2017 Mountain Song Odalisque, Tiger Myrtle/Moonspruce

$15,450

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Status
In Stock
Brand
Mountain Song Guitars
Product Year
2017
Model
Odalisque
Serial #
023
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP281
Condition
Scattered nail marks on top along edges. 1st/2nd string fret wear.
Body Type(s)
Medium, OM/Concert
Back & Sides
Myrtlewood - Tiger Myrtle
Top
Spruce - Moonspruce
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Profile
C
Arm Bevel
Yes
Bridge
Bois De Rose
Rosette
Interlocking Ebony and Tiger Myrtle
Top Trim
Wood Lines
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
Ebony
Fret Markers
Larry Robinson Tree of Life
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
None
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body, French Polish Top
Body Bindings
Ebony
Tuners
Gotoh 510
Tuner Finish
Cosmo Black
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
None
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
19.5 in
Upper Bout
11 in
Lower Bout
15 in
Body Depth Heel
3.625 in
Body Depth Tail
4.375 in
Scale Length
25.4 in
Scale Length (mm)
645 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
45 mm
String Spacing
2.25 in
String Spacing (mm)
57.2 mm
Weight
4 lb. 2 oz.
Case
Hardshell - Karura
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To sum up this brand new 2017 Mountain Song Odalisque from Ken Jones in a few words: rich dynamism, ringing clarity, finely honed and opened up. Commissioned by one of our longtime clients, Odalisque #023 has every feature under the sun short of multiple necks or a multiscale fingerboard. No, really: dual bevels for the player’s arm and ribs, upper bout soundport, Tiger Myrtle back and sides, French Polished Moonspruce top, and an impressive display of Larry Robinson’s gifts as an inlay artist in the form of a fresh perspective on the traditional Tree of Life fretboard inlay. First Ken designed the Tree, then Larry executed it in fine style with Tiger Myrtle, gold and white Mother-Of-Pearl, and silver resin at the centers of the blossoms.

Acoustically, this Odalisque offers haunting clarity and the kind of immediate response that’s usually only found on completely opened up vintage instruments. The treble strings possess a bell-like color, and exhibit a delicious bloom after the initial attack which really fleshes out the sustain. Dropped tunings are bread and butter for this Odalisque; the bass fundamental is well-defined and really pops even when dropped down to C tunings. Frankly, it’s just a pleasure to play this guitar! From the Brazilian Rosewood bridge plate to the span of Robinson’s inlays across the fretboard, this Odalisque from Ken Jones is a study of lutherie’s finest points: resonance, response, and beauty.

Here’s an extra video with Paul Heumiller, with more details about this beautiful Odalisque: https://youtu.be/Tg_ZiQZ-Jvo

Here’s an additional demo the first time we had this MSG in the shop: https://youtu.be/yTv5P9WOcPQ.

Ken set a pretty high bar for himself with the first Odalisque I played, and he's managed to exceed my expectations with each new one. #023 is no exception. I'm a big fan of French Polished tops for maximum resonance, and combined with the glassy play feel and pianistic clarity make for a supreme fingerstyle guitar. This time Larry Robinson is on the bill, too, with that gorgeous interpretation of the Tree of Life inlaid into the fingerboard.
I love the warmth in the bottom end, and the roundness of the trebles. A very sweet playing experience, and no surprise coming from our own Ken Jones. Add gorgeous tree of life inlays from Larry Robinson and heirloom-grade tonewoods, and you're looking at a slice of fingerstyle heaven.
Ken Jones just keeps getting better and better. His skill as a builder is really world class and he has his own look and sound. Visually classy, and the sound is pure and balanced, perfect for strumming or fingerstyle. The neck profile fits nicely in the hand. Great work.
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Scale Length 25.4 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.25 in
Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Myrtlewood - Tiger Myrtle

To sum up this brand new 2017 Mountain Song Odalisque from Ken Jones in a few words: rich dynamism, ringing clarity, finely honed and opened up. Commissioned by one of our longtime clients, Odalisque #023 has every feature under the sun short of multiple necks or a multiscale fingerboard

Ken set a pretty high bar for himself with the first Odalisque I played, and he's managed to exceed my expectations with each new one. #023 is no exception
I love the warmth in the bottom end, and the roundness of the trebles. A very sweet playing experience, and no surprise coming from our own Ken Jones
Ken Jones just keeps getting better and better. His skill as a builder is really world class and he has his own look and sound
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