Applause AAP-96-AN OOO Vintage
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Applause
AAP-96-AN OOO Vintage
Product Info
Article Number:
582172
Brand:
Applause
Model:
AAP-96-AN OOO Vintage
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Applause OOO is a surprisingly good value. The solid spruce top gives it a bright, articulate voice that cuts through, while the mahogany back keeps things balanced and warm. It’s a great choice for singer-songwriters and fingerstyle players who want a vintage-inspired tone without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Applause AAP-96-AN OOO Vintage
- Acoustic Guitar
- Wood Classic Series
- Body shape: OOO
- Top: European solid spruce
- 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 with compensated bone saddle
- Black binding
- 20 Nickel silver frets
- Pinless bridge design
- Chrome tuners
- Colour: Natural open pore
- Antique top
PROS
- • Solid European spruce top delivers surprising clarity and projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and focused midrange tones.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a snappy, responsive feel under the fingers.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and improves overall resonance.
CONS
- • Open pore finish can be a bit delicate, requiring careful handling.
- • Pinless bridge, while unique, may not appeal to all bridge replacement preferences.
- • Scale length limits versatility for extended range playing or drop tunings.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
European Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20 Nickel Silver
Electronics
None
Weight
1.8 kg (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It leans towards a slightly brighter, more focused sound than some mahogany-only OOO's, thanks to that spruce top – a pleasant surprise at this price point.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the open-pore finish does allow for a bit more top resonance compared to a fully sealed finish, contributing subtly to the overall tone.
The 45mm nut width provides a comfortable platform, though players with very large hands might find it a touch snug compared to wider neck guitars.
