Journey Instruments OF660 BK
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Journey Instruments
OF660 BK
Product Info
Article Number:
460890
Brand:
Journey Instruments
Model:
OF660 BK
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The OF660 BK is a seriously cool instrument – built entirely of carbon fiber, it's incredibly loud and surprisingly resonant. It's perfect for gigging musicians or anyone who needs a reliable, travel-friendly acoustic that can handle a wide range of styles. The detachable neck is a game-changer for frequent travelers.
Product Description
- Journey Instruments OF660 BK
- Travel Western Guitar
- Stylized 00 body shape with cutaway
- Patented
- detachable neck system that allows assembly/disassembly in seconds
- Is accepted by most major airlines in its travel backpack and can be easily stowed in the luggage compartment
- Deeper than a dreadnought
- so the smaller body size delivers an amazing amount of volume and bass
- Dual-action steel rod
- Back & sides: Fiberglass reinforced carbon fiber
- Top: Carbon fiber
- Neck: Carbon fiber
- Fretboard: Carbon fiber
- 20 Frets
- Nut: Bone
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Scale: 622 mm (24.5")
- Pickup: Journey under-saddle
- passive
- Bridge material: carbon fibre
- Saddle: Bone
- compensated
- Grover 18: 1 tuners
- Factory stringing: Elixir Phosphor Bronze
- lights
- Colour: Carbon Black
- high-gloss
- Includes TSA compliant gigbag
PROS
- • Carbon fiber construction yields exceptional projection and clarity.
- • Detachable neck simplifies travel and storage, truly airline-friendly.
- • Fiberglass-reinforced carbon fiber back/sides enhance bass response.
- • Bone nut and saddle improve sustain and intonation accuracy.
CONS
- • The all-carbon fiber build lacks the warmth of traditional wood acoustics.
- • The unique body shape might feel unfamiliar to some players initially.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many buyers.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Carbon Fiber
Back & Sides
Fiberglass Reinforced Carbon Fiber
Neck Material
Carbon Fiber
Fingerboard
Carbon Fiber
Scale Length
622 mm (24.5 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Journey Under-Saddle Passive Pickup
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs (estimated – carbon fiber is lightweight but the construction adds bulk)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carbon fiber offers a bright, clear, and articulate tone with less inherent warmth than spruce or mahogany. It's more focused and projects exceptionally well, which is great for cutting through a mix.
Yes, the patented system is surprisingly solid; it's designed to be easily assembled and disassembled repeatedly without compromising structural integrity. The neck securely locks into place.
The passive pickup provides a clean, usable amplified signal, though it lacks the nuance of a more sophisticated system. It’s straightforward to connect to any standard amplifier or PA system.
