Journey Instruments OC660M BK
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Journey Instruments
OC660M BK
Product Info
Article Number:
486313
Brand:
Journey Instruments
Model:
OC660M BK
Category:
Other Classical Guitars
Price:
$1,537.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This OC660M is a seriously well-thought-out travel guitar. The carbon fiber build is incredibly robust and keeps it surprisingly resonant for its material, and the detachable neck is a game-changer for musicians on the go. It's ideal for gigging classical players or anyone needing a reliable, compact instrument that can handle the rigors of travel.
Product Description
- Journey Instruments OC660M BK
- Travel Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Stylised 00 body shape with cutaway
- Patented detachable neck system that enables assembly/disassembly in a matter of seconds
- Is accepted by most major airlines in its travel backpack and can easily be stowed in the luggage compartment
- Deeper than a dreadnought
- which means that the smaller size delivers a surprising amount of volume and bass
- Dual action steel rod
- Back and sides: Fibreglass-reinforced carbon fibre
- Top: Carbon fibre
- Neck: Carbon fibre
- Fretboard: Carbon fibre
- 17 Jumbo brass frets
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 47.8 mm (1.88")
- Bone nut
- Bridge: Carbon fibre
- Pickup: Passive JourneyTek under-saddle piezo system
- 18: 1 Precision Antique Brass machine heads with black buttons
- Ex-factory stringing: Savarez 520 White Card Traditional Series
- External dimensions: 56 x 35 x 19 cm
- Colour: Black
- TSA-compliant gigbag included
PROS
- • Carbon fiber construction provides exceptional durability and stability.
- • Detachable neck simplifies travel and storage, a genuine innovation.
- • JourneyTek piezo pickup delivers surprisingly clear amplified tone.
- • The 00 body shape offers a balanced, focused acoustic response.
CONS
- • The all-carbon fiber build lacks the warmth of traditional wood instruments.
- • The unique neck attachment system, while clever, requires careful handling.
- • The carbon fiber feel may not appeal to players accustomed to wood resonance.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Carbon Fibre
Back & Sides
Fibreglass-Reinforced Carbon Fibre
Neck Material
Carbon Fibre
Fingerboard
Carbon Fibre
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
17 Jumbo Brass
Nut Width
47.8 mm (1.88 in)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs (based on Journey Instruments models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The connection is tight, but you might notice a slight difference in sustain compared to a traditional glued neck – it's minimal, but present. The tone remains surprisingly full and balanced.
Carbon fiber is exceptionally strong; it’s far more resistant to cracking than traditional woods. It’s still a material that requires care, but it's far more durable than a standard classical guitar.
The JourneyTek system is surprisingly good for a piezo, offering a clear and natural amplified tone – not as warm as a magnetic pickup, but significantly better than many budget options.
