Preston Thompson OM-MA (Adirondack Spruce) #1575

$6,848.00

Description

「Preston Thompson」is a veteran luthier who gained attention in the 1980s when bluegrass masters such as Peter Rowan favored his instruments.

He honed his craft at the "Old Time Pickin' Parlor," run by Randy Wood, a legendary Nashville luthier, and began crafting his own guitars based on vintage instruments. In 2012, he established his workshop in Sisters, Oregon, and launched the production of "Preston Thompson Guitar," gaining renewed attention in the authentic American bluegrass scene, including use by bluegrass master Tim May.

The model we have in stock is the "OM-MA Adirondack Spruce" from 2019, adopting a traditional OM-18 style. The serial number is "1575".

It features an Adirondack Spruce top, Honduras Mahogany sides and back, and a Mahogany neck. The fingerboard and bridge are Ebony, with Waverly pegs, 44.5mm nut, 645mm scale, and scalloped X-bracing specifications.

While the appearance and internal structure follow Martin's pre-war style throughout, this model incorporates Thompson's unique arrangements, such as a body slightly thicker than typical OM guitars. The tone has a quick attack and felt like a high-quality OM.

The body features a lacquer gloss finish and the neck a satin finish, with a somewhat thin soft V shape. The string action is low and easy to play, offering stress-free playability. Combined with the richness of mahogany and spruce, it produces a unique, rich sound. With sufficient volume in acoustic output, this is definitely a recommendable first Thompson guitar.

【Accessories】Hard case

【Appearance & Condition】There are fine scratches and some discoloration of parts. Overall clean appearance.

【Truss Rod】Adequate clearance

【Frets】Approximately 80%~

【Neck】Straight

【Nut Width】Approximately 44mm

【String Action】At 12th fret: 1st string: approximately 1.8mm / 6th string: approximately 2.2mm

・In cases where buzzing, muted tones, or other issues significantly impair playability are detected, we will always note them. When no such notation is present, we judge the play condition to be without problems.

・Unless specifically marked as "Original" or "Replacement," etc., we do not make definitive statements regarding specifications or condition.

・Regarding the truss rod, from a product protection standpoint, we only check approximately 45 degrees in both the tightening and loosening directions. (When marked "adequate clearance," this indicates 45 degrees of clearance in both directions.)

・The listed information is as of the time of listing. Changes may occur due to seasonality or aging.

・Accessories are limited to those shown in the photos and listed on the product page.

・We conduct simultaneous sales at our store, so items may be sold or under negotiation.

・We cannot accommodate requests for specific delivery time slots.

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