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There are milestone instruments, and then there are instruments that feel destined to become milestones. This extraordinary McNally OM Custom, serial number 300, stands proudly as the 300th McNally guitar built by Ciaran McNally, a builder whose work has quietly become some of the most admired and refined modern acoustic craftsmanship in the world.
Every McNally guitar is built with intention, patience, and a deeply personal approach to voicing and design, but this particular instrument carries even greater significance. Reaching the 300-guitar mark is no small achievement for an independent luthier. It represents years of dedication at the bench, countless hours of refinement, and a relentless pursuit of musical perfection. For such a landmark instrument, Ciaran created something unmistakably special, a guitar worthy of commemorating the journey.
Visually, this OM Custom is breathtaking. The highly figured koa top glows with deep dimensionality, shifting under the light with rippling waves of gold, amber, and chocolate. Paired with equally stunning highly figured koa back and sides, the entire instrument radiates warmth and elegance. Koa has long been prized for its unique combination of beauty and tonal character, offering the sweetness and immediacy of mahogany alongside the harmonic richness and shimmer of rosewood. In this guitar, the wood feels alive.
The appointments elevate the presentation even further. Ebony bindings frame the body with crisp sophistication, while abalone purfling along the top, back, sides, and backstrip adds brilliant flashes of color and movement. The abalone rosette feels almost oceanic against the koa’s natural depth. The ebony fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneer provide striking contrast, complemented beautifully by the maple headstock and fingerboard pinstripes.
One of the defining artistic touches is the stunning Mother of Pearl and abalone swallow inlay stretching across the fingerboard. The swallow, often associated with homecoming, journey, and craftsmanship, feels especially meaningful on a milestone instrument like this. At the headstock, McNally’s gold Mother of Pearl logo and Celtic knot quietly honor Ciaran’s Irish heritage and unmistakable aesthetic language.
Tonally, the OM body shape delivers the balance and responsiveness that have made it a favorite among discerning fingerstyle players and versatile flatpickers alike. The 25.4" scale length provides clarity and projection, while the lightweight 4 lb 9 oz build gives the guitar an immediacy and resonance that can be felt against the player’s body. There is an openness and maturity to the voice that makes this guitar feel already seasoned, as though it has years of music waiting inside it.
Finished in high gloss on the body with a smooth satin neck, every detail has been considered for both beauty and playability. Gold Gotoh 510 tuners with ebony buttons complete the instrument with the precision and reliability expected at this level.
This is not simply another custom guitar. It is a landmark in the story of McNally Guitars. The 300th instrument from one of the modern era’s most respected boutique builders, crafted with the confidence, artistry, and vision that only come from years devoted entirely to the craft.
Other specifications include:
- OM Model
- Highly Figured Koa Top
- Highly Figured Koa Back & Sides
- Ebony Bindings
- Abalone Top, Back, Sides & Backstrip Purfling
- Abalone Rosette
- Ebony Fingerboard, Bridge & Headstock Veneer
- Mahogany Neck
- Maple Headstock & Fingerboard Pinstripe
- High Gloss Body Finish
- Satin Neck Finish
- Mother of Pearl & Abalone Swallow Fingerboard Inlay
- Gold Mother of Pearl Headstock Logo & Celtic Knot
- Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony Buttons
- Hard Case
- 25.4” Scale Length
- 15” Lower Bout
- 11.4” Upper Bout
- 4.3” Body Depth
- 1 3/4” Nut
- 2 1/4” Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 9 oz
- #300
For more information about this McNally guitar, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- McNally
- Body Style
- OM
- Actual Weight
- 4.4
- Model
- OM Custom
- Condition
- Brand New
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There are milestone instruments, and then there are instruments that feel destined to become milestones. This extraordinary McNally OM Custom, serial number 300, stands proudly as the 300th McNally guitar built by Ciaran McNally, a builder whose work has quietly become some of the most admired and refined modern acoustic craftsmanship in the world.
Every McNally guitar is built with intention, patience, and a deeply personal approach to voicing and design, but this particular instrument carries even greater significance. Reaching the 300-guitar mark is no small achievement for an independent luthier. It represents years of dedication at the bench, countless hours of refinement, and a relentless pursuit of musical perfection. For such a landmark instrument, Ciaran created something unmistakably special, a guitar worthy of commemorating the journey.
Visually, this OM Custom is breathtaking. The highly figured koa top glows with deep dimensionality, shifting under the light with rippling waves of gold, amber, and chocolate. Paired with equally stunning highly figured koa back and sides, the entire instrument radiates warmth and elegance. Koa has long been prized for its unique combination of beauty and tonal character, offering the sweetness and immediacy of mahogany alongside the harmonic richness and shimmer of rosewood. In this guitar, the wood feels alive.
The appointments elevate the presentation even further. Ebony bindings frame the body with crisp sophistication, while abalone purfling along the top, back, sides, and backstrip adds brilliant flashes of color and movement. The abalone rosette feels almost oceanic against the koa’s natural depth. The ebony fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneer provide striking contrast, complemented beautifully by the maple headstock and fingerboard pinstripes.
One of the defining artistic touches is the stunning Mother of Pearl and abalone swallow inlay stretching across the fingerboard. The swallow, often associated with homecoming, journey, and craftsmanship, feels especially meaningful on a milestone instrument like this. At the headstock, McNally’s gold Mother of Pearl logo and Celtic knot quietly honor Ciaran’s Irish heritage and unmistakable aesthetic language.
Tonally, the OM body shape delivers the balance and responsiveness that have made it a favorite among discerning fingerstyle players and versatile flatpickers alike. The 25.4" scale length provides clarity and projection, while the lightweight 4 lb 9 oz build gives the guitar an immediacy and resonance that can be felt against the player’s body. There is an openness and maturity to the voice that makes this guitar feel already seasoned, as though it has years of music waiting inside it.
Finished in high gloss on the body with a smooth satin neck, every detail has been considered for both beauty and playability. Gold Gotoh 510 tuners with ebony buttons complete the instrument with the precision and reliability expected at this level.
This is not simply another custom guitar. It is a landmark in the story of McNally Guitars. The 300th instrument from one of the modern era’s most respected boutique builders, crafted with the confidence, artistry, and vision that only come from years devoted entirely to the craft.
Other specifications include:
- OM Model
- Highly Figured Koa Top
- Highly Figured Koa Back & Sides
- Ebony Bindings
- Abalone Top, Back, Sides & Backstrip Purfling
- Abalone Rosette
- Ebony Fingerboard, Bridge & Headstock Veneer
- Mahogany Neck
- Maple Headstock & Fingerboard Pinstripe
- High Gloss Body Finish
- Satin Neck Finish
- Mother of Pearl & Abalone Swallow Fingerboard Inlay
- Gold Mother of Pearl Headstock Logo & Celtic Knot
- Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony Buttons
- Hard Case
- 25.4” Scale Length
- 15” Lower Bout
- 11.4” Upper Bout
- 4.3” Body Depth
- 1 3/4” Nut
- 2 1/4” Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 9 oz
- #300
For more information about this McNally guitar, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- McNally
- Body Style
- OM
- Actual Weight
- 4.4
- Model
- OM Custom
- Condition
- Brand New
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