Brendan O'Gorman Moir 12 Fret - Swiss Moon Spruce & Tasmanian Blackwood

The Moir 12 Fret from Brendan O'Gorman carries the quiet gravity of a builder who has spent years listening closely to the needs of the modern acoustic world. Brendan’s reputation has grown steadily among players and fellow luthiers who admire his balance of traditional sensibility and forward thinking design. His instruments show the confidence of someone who has mastered the fundamentals and then gently reshaped them into something uniquely his. The Moir line represents that vision clearly. Every contour, every material choice, and every voicing decision hints at a builder who understands how a guitar must feel in the hands as much as how it must bloom in the ear.

The Swiss Moon Spruce top sets the whole instrument aglow with a pale, luminous presence. This wood is known for exceptional stiffness and sensitivity, and here it translates into a responsive and articulate voice that reacts instantly to the player’s touch. Behind it, the Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides bring warmth and shimmer. This pairing produces a tone that is clear but never sharp, rich but never heavy, and capable of holding both delicate passages and robust strumming with equal poise.

The Flamed English Sycamore neck offers a gentle, handcrafted feel that guides the hand naturally along its length. An Ebony fingerboard and Ebony bridge add focus to the tonal core, giving each note a sense of intention as it leaves the instrument. Tasmanian Blackwood appears again as front and rear headstock veneers, tying the whole aesthetic together with quiet harmony, while a matching Blackwood rosette adds a subtle circle of natural beauty around the soundhole.

Brendan’s dedication to craft is seen most vividly in the details. Rocklite Ebano bindings frame the body with elegance, and every line is connected with fully mitered purfling that continues across the top, back, sides, cutaway, fingerboard, and headstock. The Florentine cutaway sweeps with grace and invites exploration of the upper registers. The ergonomic arm rest and rib rest show Brendan’s understanding that comfort is an essential part of musical expression. These elements allow the guitar to settle naturally against the player, reducing tension and bringing ease to long sessions.

A bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins bring clarity and sustain, and the high gloss polyurethane finish seals the instrument in a crystalline sheen that highlights the beauty of the tonewoods beneath it. With a 25.4 inch scale and a 1.77 inch nut, the guitar offers familiar proportions with just a touch of refined sensitivity, while the 2.24 inch string spacing at the bridge gives fingerstylists ample room. At 4 pounds 15 ounces, the Moir 12 Fret feels solid yet effortlessly manageable.

Taken as a whole, this guitar stands as a testament to Brendan O'Gorman’s thoughtful voice in modern lutherie. It is a work shaped by experience, guided by a quiet confidence, and crafted for players who seek an instrument that responds as deeply as it resonates.

Other specifications include:

• Swiss Moon Spruce Top
• Tasmanian Blackwood Back & Sides
• Flamed English Sycamore Neck
• Ebony Bridge & Fingerboard
• Tasmanian Blackwood Front & Rear Headstock Veneers
• Tasmanian Blackwood Rosette
• Rocklite Ebano Bindings
• Fully-Mitered Multi-Layer Top, Back, Sides, Cutaway, Fingerboard & Headstock Purflings
• Ergonomic Arm Rest & Rib Rest
• Florentine Cutaway
• Bone Nut, Saddle & Bridge Pins
• High Gloss Polyurethane Finish
• 25.4" (643.6mm) Scale Length
• 1.77" (45mm) Nut Width
• 2.24" (57mm) Bridge Spacing
• 4 lbs 15 oz
• #3225BC

For more information about the Brendan O'Gorman Moir 12 Fret, please contact us.

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