Preston Thompson: 00014-BA

Preston Thompson OM and 14 fret 000 guitars look just about identical and share many similar qualities, including superb responsiveness and a lovely sweetness in tone. The relatively slimmer body depth gives players a quickness to the sound delivered while also delivering the string to string and bass to treble balance these models are renowned for.

The difference between an OM and the 14 fret 000 is scale length. The OM (Orchestra Model) has a longer 25.4” scale length, the same scale length as dreadnought guitars. The 14 fret 000 has the shorter 24.9” scale length. This subtle difference accounts for the unique qualities of each model. The longer OM scale length generally gives these instruments a little more punch and volume, making the OM perfect for players that both flat pick and fingerpick. The 14 Fret 000, with its shorter scale length, is perfect for finger style pickers and blues players. Because the string tension is slightly less, certain techniques like bending strings and blues style riffs are often enhanced. The florentine cutaway is also offered for both the OM and the 000 14 Fret.

Specifications:

Body:
Top: Adirondack
Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
Binding: Brazilian
Top Purfling: Custom Top purf -BWBW
Back Purfling: BW
Side Purfling: BW
Soundhole Specs: 3 7/8"
Rosette: 3 Ring Abalone Rossette
Back Strip: None
Tail Wedge: Brazilian
Top Bracing Pattern: Advanced X Adirondack
Top Bracing: Pre-War Scalloped
Back Bracing: Adirondack
Tongue Brace: Yes

Neck:
Truss Rod: 14 Fret Adjustable Single Action
Peghead Overlay: Brazilian
Peghead Logo: Thompson - Lotus Torch
Custom Inlay: None
Headstock Binding: None
Headstock Type: Solid
Neck Binding: None
Volute: Yes
Nut: 1 11/16"
12th Fret: 2 1/8"
String Spacing: 2 1/8"
Thickness: .840"
Profile: Soft V
Heel Cap: Brazilian

Fingerboard:
Style: 28 Style Ebony
Binding: Brazilian
Inlay: Diamonds & Squares (Short Pattern)
Inlay Material: Abalone (Long Scale)
Scale: 24.9"
Side Position Markers: 2mm Dots
Side Position Material: Black Celluloid

Hardware:
End Pin/ Bridge Pins: Ivoroid
Strap Button: None
Bridge Type: Ebony Belly x/drop in
Tuning Machines: Nickel w/ Butterbean Waverly
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material/Style: Bone Compensated
Strings: Medium
Pick Guard: Tortoise OM
Fret Wire Type: Standard Nickel Silver
Pickup/Electronics: None
Jack Type: None 1/4" hole
Case: Hardshell TKL