14 Fret 000
The shorter-scale (24.9") sibling to Thompson's OM, favored by fingerstyle and blues players for its slightly lower string tension.
About this guitar
The 14 Fret 000 shares its body depth and general voice with the OM, but its shorter 24.9” scale length reduces string tension slightly, which suits fingerstyle playing and blues-style bends. Built with the same hand-graduated tops, scalloped bracing, dovetail neck joint, and nitrocellulose finish as the rest of the line, with a florentine cutaway available.
Specs
| Body Shape | 14 Fret 000; shares its page and pricing schedule with the OM |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.9 in (shorter scale than the OM) |
| Top | Adirondack Spruce standard; Lutz and European Spruce also offered |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany, East Indian Rosewood, Madagascar Rosewood, 5A Brazilian Rosewood, or Figured Walnut |
| Bracing | Hand-carved, scalloped, forward-shifted X bracing |
| Neck Joint | Dovetail |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Build Options | Florentine cutaway available; slotted headstock +$200 |
| Tonewood Pricing | Figured Walnut $6,700; Mahogany $6,900; East Indian Rosewood $7,600; Madagascar Rosewood $9,500; 5A Brazilian Rosewood $15,500 |
Quick answers
- How much does the 14 Fret 000 cost?
- Preston Thompson Guitars lists it at $6,700 to $15,500 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the 14 Fret 000 still available?
- Yes. Preston Thompson Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the 14 Fret 000?
- Preston Thompson Guitars. Where it's built: Handbuilt by a small crew at the Thompson shop in Sisters, Oregon. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.
- What warranty does Preston Thompson Guitars offer?
- "Thompson Guitars are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, to the original purchaser for as long as they own the instrument. The warranty is non-transferable." Coverage is repair or replacement of defective parts. It excludes normal wear, misuse, unauthorized modifications, accidents, improper maintenance, climate damage and finish checking or cracking. Owners pay shipping and insurance both ways for authorized repairs.