2020 Ben Mannix OM-12 Eastern Red Maple Guitar

Description

Ben Mannix OM-12 fret Maple Guitar (new)


Imagine how detail oriented an Eye Surgeon has to be. Now, imagine that same man building guitars! He meticulously executes every step and the result is a very lightly built, super resonant guitar with tons of sustain and nuance to the note!


  • Beautifully figured, Eastern Red Maple back & sides

  • Sitka spruce top

  • Curly Koa bindings, heelcap and end graft

  • Curly Koa top ergonomic Bevel

  • Curly Koa & abalone rosette

  • Clear pickguard

  • Mahogany neck with graphite reinforcement

  • Maple headstock faceplate with abalone logo

  • Antique Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with ebonoid buttons

  • Sitka spruce bracing

  • Mortise and tenon neck body joint with 2 bolts

  • Sculpted, rosewood bridge with rosewood bridge pins (look familiar? yes, Ben has studied with Ervin Somogy)

  • Bone Nut & Saddle

  • The tone is incredibly pure and lyrical

  • Custom fit brown alligator Cedar Creek case

  • OPTIONS

  • Condtion: New

  • Frets to body: 12

  • Scale Length: 25.4"

  • Nut width: 1 3/4"

  • Saddle string spacing: 2 1/4"

  • Bevel: yes, top

  • AUDIO