COMMISSIONING

The flagship Kostal guitar. The MD has the robust sound associated with a dreadnought guitar however, this “modified” version has a relocated waist that is a bit tighter than a traditional dreadnought and a larger sound hole which helps redefine it as a fingerstyle instrument, while still maintaining versatility for other playing styles. This guitar has everything a performing musician could want… deep resonant bass, balanced mid-range, and beautiful warm trebles coupled with projection and clarity that allow the musician to realize the complete dynamic range of their music and playing style.

Balanced and articulate, the OM could well be the perfect guitar if you were stranded on a deserted island and had to choose just one instrument to keep you company. The bass is warmer than in the MD, yet still prevalent, and comes forward with a more balanced and even tone across the entire spectrum. Smaller body size creates less projection than the MD, but provides for a more intimate playing experience for both the player and the listener. If you are someone who plays for your own enjoyment, or a small group of friends, or are a performer who often plays through sound systems, this guitar is exactly what you need.

Redesigned from the ground up, this guitar is the result of two years of development after an additional four years of building the MD and OM. The time spent building and listening to the OM and MD gave me an intimate understanding of how I was building my guitars and what I wanted the OO to do. I redesigned the bracing, depth, size, dome, and soundhole on the guitar to create a short scale, 12 fret guitar with all benefits of the OM in a smaller package. Despite its small stature, the OO has a beautifully robust and commanding resonance, making it the perfect choice for someone looking for a larger than life sound in a smaller package.