Applause AAD96-M Mahogany
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Applause
AAD96-M Mahogany
Product Info
Article Number:
582075
Brand:
Applause
Model:
AAD96-M Mahogany
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Applause AAD96-M Mahogany is a solid, budget-friendly dreadnought. Its mahogany construction gives it a really warm, woody tone – great for singer-songwriters or players who like a mellow sound. It’s a fantastic option for beginners or anyone needing a reliable, workhorse acoustic.
Product Description
- Applause AAD96-M Mahogany
- Acoustic Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Mahogany
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Dovetail neck joint
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Bone nut
- Black binding
- 20 Nickel silver frets
- Pinless bridge design with compensated saddle
- Chrome tuners
- Colour: Natural satin
PROS
- • Solid mahogany top delivers warm, balanced acoustic tone.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing feel.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and resonance.
- • Pinless bridge design improves vibration transfer and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can lack the bright shimmer of spruce tops.
- • Satin finish may feel less refined than gloss finishes.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with more exotic woods.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20 Nickel Silver
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mahogany generally produces a warmer, more mellow tone compared to spruce, lacking some of the brightness and projection.
Yes, Ovangkol is a dense and durable hardwood that holds up well to regular playing and is less prone to drying out.
It generally improves tuning stability and sustain by ensuring more direct string vibration transfer, but proper setup is still crucial.
