Journey Instruments OF660 BK M
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Journey Instruments
OF660 BK M
Product Info
Article Number:
460892
Brand:
Journey Instruments
Model:
OF660 BK M
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,483.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The OF660 BK M is a fascinating instrument – a truly portable, incredibly durable guitar with a surprisingly powerful voice. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians, frequent travelers, or anyone who wants a unique, modern acoustic with a distinctive, clear tone. It’s built to last and play well anywhere.
Product Description
- Journey Instruments OF660 BK M
- 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
- Bottom & sides: Fibreglass reinforced carbon fibre
- 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 matte
- Includes TSA compliant gigbag
PROS
- • Carbon fiber construction provides exceptional resonance and projection, surprisingly loud.
- • Detachable neck system is genuinely ingenious for travel and storage, very secure.
- • Fibreglass reinforced carbon fibre back/sides enhance bass response and structural integrity.
- • Bone nut and saddle improve sustain and tuning stability, a premium touch.
CONS
- • Carbon fiber lacks the 'warmth' of traditional wood, a distinctly modern tone.
- • The unique body shape may feel unfamiliar to players accustomed to dreadnoughts.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many musicians.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Carbon Fiber
Back & Sides
Fibreglass 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 (based on similar Journey models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck attachment is very secure, utilizing a robust clamping system. Reassembly is straightforward and takes just seconds – it's designed for frequent travel.
Yes, it does. Carbon fiber delivers a brighter, more focused tone with excellent clarity and sustain; it lacks the inherent warmth of spruce or mahogany, but offers a unique sonic character.
The included travel backpack is perfectly adequate for airline travel, but a hardshell case would provide even greater protection, especially for frequent transport.
