Journey Instruments OF422 LH
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Journey Instruments
OF422 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
511049
Brand:
Journey Instruments
Model:
OF422 LH
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$823.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty OF422 is a clever piece of engineering. The 00 body shape gives you a surprisingly full sound, and the removable neck is a game-changer for travelers. It's a great option for gigging musicians or anyone needing a compact, high-quality acoustic with decent amplified capability.
Product Description
- Journey Instruments OF422 LH
- Travel Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Lefthanded model
- Stylised 00 body shape
- Patented
- removable neck system that allows for a second assembly / disassembly
- Accepted by most large airlines in his travel backpack and can easily be stowed in the luggage compartment
- Deeper than a Dreadnought
- whereby the smaller body size surprisingly provides lots of volume and bass
- Back and sides: Solid pau ferro
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Neck: Carbon fiber reinforced mahogany
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- Scale: 622 mm (24.5")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- 20 Medium brass frets
- Pickup: Passive JourneyTEK under-Saddle Piezosystem
- Ovangkol bridge with bone saddle
- Dual action truss rod
- Locking Journey Instruments 18: 1 Precision Mini Chrome machine heads
- Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Lights
- Colour: Natural
- Incldues TSA compliant gigbag
PROS
- • Solid pau ferro back/sides deliver a focused, mature tonal response.
- • Carbon-fiber reinforced neck ensures exceptional stability and minimal warping.
- • Removable neck system is genuinely useful for travel and storage.
- • JourneyTEK piezo provides surprisingly natural amplified tone for an under-saddle system.
CONS
- • The smaller body size, while travel-friendly, limits its projection compared to a dreadnought.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard can feel a bit dry, requiring occasional maintenance.
- • The passive piezo system lacks the versatility of a more complex onboard preamp.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka spruce
Back & Sides
Solid pau ferro
Neck Material
Carbon fiber reinforced mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
622 mm (24.5 in)
Frets
20 Medium brass frets
Electronics
Passive JourneyTEK under-Saddle Piezosystem
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck locks into the body with a secure mechanism; it's surprisingly stable and well-engineered, though you'll want to handle it with care during assembly/disassembly.
Yes, the smaller body offers a more focused and articulate tone compared to a larger dreadnought, with a slightly more percussive character.
It's a decent starting point for amplification, but lacks the EQ and tonal shaping options of more advanced systems; it's best suited for direct-to-PA use.
