Since we became a Collings dealer more than 15 years ago, the OM2H has consistently been among our most popular Collings models. And that's for good reason, too—the OM2H produces balanced, complex tone that shines in a wide variety of genres, and its accurate, immediate response—paired with comfortable, small-body feel and smooth playability—appeal to a wide variety of playing styles.
This Collings OM2H Custom (serial #32213) features a 14-fret Orchestra Model body with the "Deep Body" option (4-5/8" deep at the end pin!). The deeper body increases the guitar's resonance and helps to increase the guitar's overall bass presence. From there, we upgraded the top to Baked (Torrefied) Sitka Spruce, and the back and sides are solid East Indian Rosewood. The guitar's tone remains nicely balanced with a touch more bass focus than a regular OM2H. But doesn't feel too much bigger on your lap, even though you'll definitely hear a big difference. As we expect from a good OM, it responds nicely with a light touch, and finger-style players will appreciate the shimmering complexity of tones it produces. But at the same time, it projects quickly and loudly, and when you push it hard with a pick, it sings across the room. The Baked Sitka Top definitely gives its tone a "played-in," more open quality, which only accentuates the dynamic range.
We knew this OM2H Custom would be a great-sounding guitar, so we wanted to make sure it looked the part, too! We ordered it with a classy Abalone Rosette, and while it adds some nice sparkle, we didn't realize how much we'd love the way the abalone contrasts against the darker hue of the Baked Sitka. Great combination. Also, we specified a 1-3/4" nut width to give this guitar the appropriate prewar-inspired feel.
- Body: 14-Fret Orchestra Model Deep Body (4-5/8" at end pin)
- Top: Baked Sitka Spruce (Torrefied)
- Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
- Brace Pattern: Pre-War Scalloped X
- Neck: Honduran Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Modified V
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Nut: Bone, 1-3/4"
- Body Binding: Ivoroid with Herringbone Purfling
- Bridge: Ebony Belly
- Saddle: Drop-In Bone, 2-3/16" string spacing
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Short-pattern Diamond & Squares
- Fingerboard Radius: 14" - 26" Compound
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell by TKL
This Collings OM2H Custom Deep Body is a gorgeous guitar that will inspire you to pick it up every day, and the beautiful tones it produces will ensure you'll never want to put it down.