Circle Strings OM Acoustic Guitar with Adirondack Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood

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Golden spruce, richly shadowed rosewood, and delicate lines of contrasting trim give this Circle Strings OM an unmistakable quiet elegance. Its beauty unfolds slowly, from the luminous texture of the soundboard to the extraordinary grain hidden around the back. Bringing together torrefied Adirondack spruce and Brazilian rosewood, this exquisite Orchestra Model celebrates exceptional materials through thoughtful proportions, restrained ornamentation, and an inviting sense of purpose.

At the heart of Circle Strings is founder and Master Luthier Adam Buchwald, whose understanding of the acoustic guitar draws upon years of building, repairing, and studying remarkable instruments. His background includes studying with respected Brooklyn luthier Bob Jones, serving as head repairman at Retrofret, teaching guitar building at Vermont Instruments, and further refining his craft at Froggy Bottom Guitars. A working musician himself, Buchwald brings both a builder’s attention to structure and a player’s appreciation for expression to his work. That combination gives Circle Strings a compelling identity, rooted in experience and guided by the needs of the musician.

The torrefied Adirondack spruce top glows with a beautiful honeyed warmth, its long grain crossed by a fine, shimmering texture that rewards a closer look. Torrefaction uses controlled heat to encourage characteristics associated with naturally aged wood, making it an appealing choice for players seeking the openness and maturity of a seasoned soundboard. Here, scalloped Adirondack spruce tone bars complement that carefully chosen top, bringing a thoughtful structural foundation to this classic wood pairing.

The Brazilian rosewood back and sides lend the guitar an especially captivating presence. Across the back, deep chocolate and nearly black grain surround vivid amber streaks that rise along the center like ribbons of light. The effect is dramatic yet beautifully natural, with flowing patterns that seem to reveal something different at every angle. Rare and deeply coveted, Brazilian rosewood has long been treasured for its association with harmonic richness, resonant bass, and a clear, ringing upper register. Its appeal encompasses both its extraordinary appearance and the musical possibilities that have made it such a celebrated material among builders and players.

That rosewood theme continues throughout the instrument with remarkable consistency. Brazilian rosewood forms the bridge, fingerboard, headstock veneer, rosette, and heel cap, while matching bindings trace the body, fingerboard, and headstock. Fine black, white, and maple top purfling creates a crisp outline around the golden spruce, and the richly striped wooden rosette provides a striking focal point. Small mother of pearl fingerboard dots bring just enough light to the dark playing surface, complemented by the graceful inlaid headstock emblem. Each detail feels deliberate, allowing the woods themselves to carry the composition.

A Honduran mahogany neck provides a familiar foundation beneath the hand, with a satin nitrocellulose finish offering a smooth tactile contrast to the body’s lustrous gloss nitrocellulose finish. The 25.4 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing offer an appealing layout for articulate fingerstyle passages, expressive chord work, and playing with a pick. A bolt on mortise and tenon neck joint brings practical serviceability to the construction, while a bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins complete the string bearing appointments. High ratio nickel Waverly tuning machines add precise control and a bright touch of traditional elegance.

Weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces and accompanied by a TKL hard shell case, this Circle Strings OM brings rare materials and beautifully disciplined design together in an instrument of lasting appeal. From its amber soundboard to the dark, flowing landscapes of its Brazilian rosewood back, every surface invites a closer look, and every thoughtful detail points toward the music still waiting to be made.

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