Mark Blanchard’s Bristlecone model is slightly larger than an OM in size, and this one offers up the immediate response, beautifully assertive mids, and overall clarity that class is known for. The highly figured Madagascar Rosewood on this instrument is quite stunning, the European Spruce a lovely complement. This one has the Manzer wedge body design so it’s extremely comfortable. Fingerstylists and single-line players who favor a smaller bodied guitar should enjoy this instrument as much as we have.
All I have to say is I simply adore this guitar. I could own this as my only guitar for the rest of my life... period... 
I love Mark Blanchard's guitars and this one is exceptional. It's tonally complete, this would be a great recording or gigging guitar. The wedge is super comfortable as well. I would put Mark in the top ten luthiers of our generation. His guitars are consistently the best we see. | Scale Length | 25.5 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - European, Rosewood - Madagascar |
Mark Blanchard's Bristlecone model is slightly larger than an OM in size, and this one offers up the immediate response, beautifully assertive mids, and overall clarity that class is known for. The highly figured Madagascar Rosewood on this instrument is quite stunning, the European Spruce a lovely complement
All I have to say is I simply adore this guitar. I could own this as my only guitar for the rest of my life..
I love Mark Blanchard's guitars and this one is exceptional. It's tonally complete, this would be a great recording or gigging guitar