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2016 Stephen Marchione OMCStephen Marchione has built a big reputation in luthiery based on instruments on like this. I’ve had the pleasure to have one of his classical guitars too, and he’s the rare luthier that also builds a nylon string with good sound— I think I’m just trying to say that there’s a musicality that seems to be a common thread amongst the instruments he makes. Specs / Measurements2016Spruce / maple~1.73” nut~25.5” string length~2.00” string spacing at saddle~12.125” lower boutNitro over shop-made shellacSpanish foot / hide glue constructionLocking Sperzel tunersStainless steel fretsArabian camel bone nut and saddleOriginal Marchione-branded Ameritage hard case Condition / Setup NotesThe guitar remains in excellent(-) shape, with only light wear throughout, that isn’t very conspicuous in general, and hard to spot without raking light. String height is currently about 5/64”-4/64” from bass to treble, with just a touch of relief. ***It seems that there was a conscious choice made at each step of design, and I find that this guitar becomes more than the sum of its part through these careful considerations. From the Spanish foot to the adhesive and finish choices, the hand planed and chalked glue surfaces, stainless steel frets, locking tuners. Even the nut and saddle are a less usual camel bone. The builder’s stated design-intent is to satisfy both fingerpickers and flat pickers, which I personally find rings true. Just a beautiful guitar from a celebrated luthier. Thanks for looking. Any questions please feel free. Higher quality pictures available at essentialguitars.com. Stock previews on Instagram @essentialguitarsny

The Marchione OMC is a handcrafted grand concert acoustic guitar known for its excellent craftsmanship and superior sound quality. Featuring a spruce top and mahogany body, this guitar provides a rich, warm tone that is perfect for fingerstyle playing.