OM (Orchestra Model)
The longer-scale (25.4") half of Thompson's OM/000 pairing, voiced for flatpickers and fingerstyle players who want extra punch and volume.
About this guitar
Preston Thompson’s OM and 14 Fret 000 share a body depth and general voice but differ in scale length: the OM’s longer 25.4” scale (the same as the Dreadnought) gives it a bit more punch and volume, making it a favorite for players who both flatpick and fingerpick. 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 | Orchestra Model (OM); shares its page and pricing schedule with the 14 Fret 000 |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.4 in (longer scale than the 14 Fret 000) |
| 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 OM (Orchestra Model) cost?
- Preston Thompson Guitars lists it at $6,700 to $15,500 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the OM (Orchestra Model) still available?
- Yes. Preston Thompson Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the OM (Orchestra Model)?
- 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.