Every time we get another of Ken Jones’ fine creations in the shop, we find he’s outdone himself yet again! This brand new 2016 Odalisque was custom built for one of our clients, who is probably playing it as we speak. Between the dense and tap-tone-lively Macacauba back and sides and Lucky Strike Redwood top, this Odalisque is a bombshell with six strings and a rich bottom end–the voice warm enough to keep you toasty on cold nights, the trebles clean and focused as a rifle shot.
The balance from string to string is stellar, and we found this to be even more apparent when dropped into DADGAD or Al’s CGCGAD tuning, where the bass strings remained snappy and the middle register turned its sweet warmth into a hearty blaze. Visually, this Mountain Song guitar is a study in fastidiousness: each joint perfectly mated, the bridge painstakingly carved, the sections of rosette seamlessly interwoven. Ken’s attention to detail has given this Odalisque a finely-honed appearance, with lightly flamed Maple bindings to tie it all together. If you’re interested in getting an Odalisque for your own fingerstyle arrangements, give us a shout!
Ken voiced this Odalisque perfectly so as to give extra definition to each string, so that every register performs in harmony with the others. I was really impressed by how rich and colorful rang every note, even as I travelled to the 12th fret and beyond. Even flubbed notes sounded great! The Lucky Strike Redwood is a gorgeous addition. 
Ken Jones of Mountain Song guitars really knows how to get the most out of an instrument. I'm guessing it's because he is also a guitarist and has a great ear for balance and tone. This one has a purity of tone that is very compelling and I can see getting easily lost in it. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | xx |
Every time we get another of Ken Jones' fine creations in the shop, we find he's outdone himself yet again. This brand new 2016 Odalisque was custom built for one of our clients, who is probably playing it as we speak
Ken voiced this Odalisque perfectly so as to give extra definition to each string, so that every register performs in harmony with the others. I was really impressed by how rich and colorful rang every note, even as I travelled to the 12th fret and beyond
Ken Jones of Mountain Song guitars really knows how to get the most out of an instrument. I'm guessing it's because he is also a guitarist and has a great ear for balance and tone 