Jeff Jewitt OM-CMT Matt Thomas Signature - Tunnel 13 Redwood & Cocobolo #260484

The Jeff Jewitt OM-CMT Matt Thomas Signature is the kind of instrument that immediately tells you you’re looking at a builder who understands every layer of guitar making, from raw wood to the final micron of finish. Jeff Jewitt is widely respected for his decades of expertise in instrument finishing, but what sets this guitar apart is how clearly that knowledge feeds into his work as a luthier. This is not just a beautifully finished guitar. It is a purpose-built, deeply considered player’s tool where tone, feel, and visual identity all land in the same place.

At the heart of it is the Tunnel 13 redwood top, a material with real history and a voice to match. Redwood like this tends to deliver a played-in responsiveness right out of the case, with warmth, headroom, and a slightly compressed sweetness that suits both fingerstyle nuance and more assertive attack. Pair that with master grade cocobolo back and sides, triple laminated for added stability and focus, and you get a tonal profile that is rich, complex, and authoritative without losing clarity. There is a piano-like low end, a colorful midrange, and a top end that stays smooth even when pushed.

The OMC body with a 14 fret Florentine cutaway gives this guitar its versatility. It is equally at home in intricate fingerstyle work or more dynamic flatpicking, and the cutaway opens up the upper register without compromise. The inclusion of the Matt Thomas wedge is not just a comfort feature, it changes the way the guitar sits against the body, making long sessions feel natural and reducing fatigue.

Matt Thomas’s influence as a player is all over this build. This is a musician’s instrument, designed for control, balance, and expression. The 1.75 inch nut width, 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing, and 25.4 inch scale length create a familiar but refined platform that rewards precision. The 16 inch radius and gold frets contribute to a smooth, fast feel under the hands, while the dual action truss rod and carbon fiber reinforcement ensure long term stability.

Visually, the guitar walks a line between elegance and individuality. The blue dyed mosaic segmented maple burl rosette is a standout feature that ties in beautifully with the dyed blue burl window on the headstock’s Indian rosewood rear veneer. The Madagascar rosewood headstock front adds another layer of richness, while the rosewood binding and mini arm bevel keep everything cohesive and comfortable. Macassar ebony is used throughout for the bridge, fingerboard, and binding, giving the instrument a sleek, articulate look that matches its tone.

Hardware choices are equally thoughtful. Gotoh 510 Cosmo Black tuners offer precision and reliability, while the bone nut and 5/32 inch compensated bone saddle ensure efficient energy transfer. The catalyzed urethane gloss finish reflects Jewitt’s finishing mastery, providing durability and clarity without choking the instrument’s resonance.

At just over five pounds, this is a responsive, lively guitar that feels alive in your hands. It comes housed in a Cross Rock ultralight case, keeping the whole package practical without sacrificing protection.

This is not a signature model in name only. It is a collaboration that results in a guitar built for serious players who care about tone, feel, and detail in equal measure. Jeff Jewitt brings the experience of a lifetime spent perfecting finishes and understanding materials, and Matt Thomas brings the perspective of a player who knows exactly what a great guitar needs to deliver. The result is something that stands out in a crowded field without trying too hard to do it.

Other specifications include:

• OMC Body – 14 Fret Florentine Cutaway
• Tunnel 13 Redwood Top
• Master Grade Cocobolo Back & Sides - Sides Triple Laminated
• Rosewood Body Binding with Mini Arm Bevel
• Matt Thomas Wedge
• Macassar Ebony Bridge & Fingerboard
• Macassar Ebony Fingerboard Binding
• Blue Dyed Mosaic Segmented Maple Burl Rosette
• One Piece Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Madagascar Rosewood Headstock Front Veneer
• Indian Rosewood Headstock Rear Veneer with Dyed Blue Burl Window
• 5/32” Compensated Bone Saddle
• Bone Nut
• Ebony Bridge Pins
• Gold Frets
• Dual Action Stainless Steel Truss Rod with Dual Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
• 16” Fingerboard Radius
• Gotoh 510 Cosmo Black Tuning Machines
• Catalyzed Urethane Gloss Finish
• Cross Rock Ultralight Case
• 1.75″ Nut Width
• 2 1/4″ Bridge Spacing
• 25.4″ Scale Length
• 5 lb 1 oz
• #260484

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