Applause AAO96-M Orchestra Mahogany
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Applause
AAO96-M Orchestra Mahogany
Product Info
Article Number:
582088
Brand:
Applause
Model:
AAO96-M Orchestra Mahogany
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Applause Orchestra is a solid choice for students and gigging musicians needing a reliable, affordable acoustic-electric. The all-mahogany build gives it a mellow, woody tone perfect for fingerstyle or softer strumming, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. It's a workhorse instrument – simple, dependable, and gets the job done.
Product Description
- Applause AAO96-M Orchestra Mahogany
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Wood Classic Series
- Type: Orchestra with cutaway
- Top: Mahogany
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Dovetail neck joint
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Bone nut
- Black binding
- 20 Nickel silver frets
- Pickup: Applause AP3PT preamp with built-in tuner
- Pinless bridge design with compensated saddle
- Chrome tuners
- Colour: Natural open-pored
PROS
- • Solid mahogany top delivers warm, balanced acoustic tone
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and stability
- • Built-in Applause AP3PT preamp simplifies amplified performance
- • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience
CONS
- • Mahogany construction might lack the projection of a spruce top
- • Pinless bridge, while unique, can complicate string changes
- • Binding feels a bit thin, impacting overall premium aesthetic
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20 Nickel Silver
Electronics
Applause AP3PT preamp with tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mahogany provides a warmer, more focused tone with less high-end sparkle compared to the brighter, more projecting sound of spruce.
It's a decent, functional preamp – good for basic amplification, but don't expect studio-grade quality; it's best suited for smaller gigs and rehearsals.
Replacing strings takes a bit more practice with a pinless bridge; it’s not as straightforward as a traditional bridge, but once you get the hang of it, it’s not a big deal.
