McNally OM Custom - Bearclaw Blue Sitka Spruce & African Blackwood

The McNally OM Custom is the kind of instrument that draws you in before the first note is ever played. Its presence is shaped by luthier Ciarán McNally’s rare blend of traditional sensibility and modern artistry, a philosophy that treats every guitar as a vessel for clarity, depth, and lyrical expression. This OM model embodies that vision with an uncommon combination of tonewoods and appointments that feel both striking and quietly refined.

Its top is crafted from Bearclaw Blue Sitka Spruce, a visually captivating soundboard marked by dramatic grain and subtle color that sets the stage for a voice full of sensitivity and power. Paired with African Blackwood back and sides, the guitar gains a tonal foundation of extraordinary richness. African Blackwood offers the density and overtone complexity of the most revered rosewoods, but with added smoothness and sustain, giving the OM Custom a response that blooms with resonance while remaining articulate under a light touch.

The ebony fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneer add a sense of visual gravity, their pinstriped accents catching the light against the satin finish. A mahogany neck delivers comfort and stability, shaped to feel intuitive from the first position to the last. The abalone rosette provides a quiet shimmer around the soundhole, complemented by maple bindings, wood fiber purflings, and a koa tail wedge that bring warmth and contrast without overwhelming the natural beauty of the tonewoods.

Gold Gotoh SG381 tuners with ebony buttons echo the guitar’s balance of elegance and restraint, while a gold foil logo rests lightly on the headstock. With a 25.4 inch scale, 1 3/4 inch nut, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing, the instrument sits squarely in the sweet spot of OM ergonomics. Its 15 inch lower bout, 11.4 inch upper bout, and 4.3 inch depth give it the projection and openness players expect from this beloved body shape, all while weighing in at just 5 pounds 3 ounces.

Cradled in its hard case, the McNally OM Custom stands as a thoughtful fusion of aesthetic artistry, responsive craftsmanship, and tonal excellence. It is a guitar built to invite exploration, to reward nuance, and to age gracefully alongside the person lucky enough to make music with it.

Other specifications include:

• OM Model
• Bearclaw Blue Sitka Spruce Top
• African Blackwood Back & Sides
• Ebony Fingerboard, Bridge & Headstock Veneer with Pinstripe
• Mahogany Neck
• Abalone Rosette
• Maple Bindings
• Koa Tail Wedge
• Wood Fiber Purflings
• Satin Body Finish
• Satin Neck Finish
• Gold Foil Logo Decal
• Gold Gotoh SG381 Tuners with Ebony Buttons
• 25.4” Scale Length
• 15” Lower Bout
• 11.4” Upper Bout
• 4.3” Body Depth
• 1 3/4” Nut
• 2 1/4” Bridge Spacing
• Hard Case
• 5 lb 3 oz
• #295

For more information about this McNally guitar, please contact us.

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