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Home / Shop / New A-OM Madagascar Rosewood/Bearclaw European

New A-OM Madagascar Rosewood/Bearclaw European

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Status
Sold
Brand
Astrand Guitars
Product Year
2015
Model
A-OM
Serial #
26
New/Preowned
New
SKU
4963
Condition
Brand New
Body Type(s)
Medium, OM/Concert
Back & Sides
Rosewood - Madagascar
Top
Spruce - European
Neck Wood
Honduran Mahogany
Bridge
Ebony
Top Trim
Wood Lines
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
Ebony
Fret Markers
Side Dots Only
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Burl
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Body Bindings
Rosewood
Tuners
Schertler
Cutaway
None
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
19.375 in
Upper Bout
11 in
Lower Bout
15.25 in
Body Depth Heel
3.5 in
Body Depth Tail
4.25 in
Scale Length
25 in
Scale Length (mm)
635 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.19 in
String Spacing (mm)
55.6 mm
Weight
0 lb. 0 oz.
Case
Hardshell
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Ted Astrand approaches guitar building as a fine art: “I truly believe guitar-making to be an art form. Throughout the whole process of building a guitar I treat each object and peice of wood like its a piece of art.” If Astrand were a painter, his work would be characterized by smooth, graceful lines and the harmonious relationships of shapes. Luckily for us, Astrand’s chosen medium is the guitar, where his elegant aesthetic is given the opportunity to both inform the appearance and the voice of his work. The 2015 A-OM that we had in the store (for a matter of hours) has provided us with the first glimpse at his craftsmanship–and we wish we had a lifetime, instead. The voice is perfectly weighted between the steady, well-defined low-end and the shimmering trebles by a middle register which flows like silk. This guitar inspired thoughtful, introspective arrangements each time we played it. The instant you place the Madagascar Rosewood back and sides against your leg and ribs, the lightweight construction feels delicate, until you play your first chord and a rich, colorful tone bursts out of the Bearclaw European Spruce top. At that point, if you don’t feel something tugging at your heartstrings, you might not be human. Astrand’s 26th guitar is a resounding success as a fingerstylist’s companion, and as a work of art. We cannot wait until the next one falls into our lap.

We were very lucky to meet Ted and his guitars at the 2015 Woodstock Luthier Invitational this year. Ted's skills are top notch, and his builds are flawless, responsive, and simply gorgeous. This OM is one of the finest fingerstyle guitars I've played this year--and trust me, I've played a lot of fingerstyle guitars so far in 2015.
Quite a nice instrument in looks, playability, and tone. I was very impressed overall.
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Scale Length 25 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.19 in
Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar

Ted Astrand approaches guitar building as a fine art: "I truly believe guitar-making to be an art form. Throughout the whole process of building a guitar I treat each object and peice of wood like its a piece of art." If Astrand were a painter, his work would be characterized by smooth, graceful lines and the harmonious relationships of shapes

We were very lucky to meet Ted and his guitars at the 2015 Woodstock Luthier Invitational this year. Ted's skills are top notch, and his builds are flawless, responsive, and simply gorgeous
Quite a nice instrument in looks, playability, and tone. I was very impressed overall.
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