Solid Sitka / Pau Ferro GA Cutaway- FF422C

Designed for Travel

• The Overhead First Class Grand Auditorium travel guitar uses a patented collapsible neck system which allows for assembly/disassembly in a matter of seconds. [View Overhead Youtube Video]
• After packing in its travel backpack/roller bag the Overhead First Class travel guitar can be carried-on to most major airlines, easily fitting in larger overhead bin compartments such as those on Boeing 737, 747, Airbus A320 etc..
• Travel case is made of 1680D nylon and includes a pull handle and wheels, a laptop compartment, a large accessory pouch, and a divided clothing/document pocket to carry clothing or performance gear.
• Proprietary under-bridge transducer pickup system accurately amplifies the guitar and comes with all Overhead guitars.

Ginormous Volume in a GA Body

• The wedge design gives a lower shoulder/bout depth that’s deeper than a dreadnought, allowing the GA body size to deliver volume and bass surpassing that of  a standard GA guitar.
• Bone nut, carbon fiber neck reinforcement, compensated bone saddle, and ebony bridge pins all help produce the the tone preferred by acoustic guitarists.
• Traditional sound-hole design with forward-shifted, tapered  X-bracing maximizes the resonance and volume of the soundboard.

Comfortable to Play

• The wedge design angles the guitar into your body which places the guitar in a comfortable position for fingerboard access and viewing.
• The armrest bevel makes this guitar super comfy to play without arm fatigue.
• Satin-finish low-c profile neck make this 25.5 inch scale super-comfortable to play.

Guitar Specifications

Proprietary Body Design:
Full Sized Grand Auditorium Body
Center sound hole with MOP & Sapele rosette
Wedge design for increased volume, comfort and efficiency

Soundboard:
Hand-selected Premium Solid Sitka Spruce

Back and Sides:
Premium Solid Pau Ferro Back, Engineered Pau Ferro Sides

Bracing:
Forward-shifted tapered  X-bracing
Compound block for reduced weight and strengthened latch support

Binding and Markings:
MOP logo and position markings
Maple binding

Scale:
25.5 in (647.7 mm)

Finish:
Satin on soundboard, back, and sides

Bridge:
Ovangkol, high break-angle

Tuners:
Grover® 18:1 or Journey 18:1 Locking Tuners

Electronics:

Stainless steel load-bearing components
Push-button release latch under neck
Large adjustment knob on back

Neck:
Carbon fiber reinforced traditional C shape with two-way adjustable truss rod
Solid African Mahogany
Deep-slotted bone nut
Neck width at nut: 1 ¾ in (44.5 mm)
Neck width at 12th fret: 2.2 in (56 mm)
14 Frets to body
19 Frets total

Fret Board:
16 inch Radius, Ovangkol
Medium brass fret wire

String Spacing:
2 ¼ in (>57.2mm)
Compensated bone saddle

Strings:
Elixir® Phosphor-Bronze Lights

Guitar Dimensions and Weights:
Weight: 5.4 lbs (2.44kg)
Weight With Case: 9.4 lbs (4.26kg)
Maximum depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Minimum Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
Body Length: 18 in (50 cm)
Assembled Total Length: 39 in (99 cm)
Lower Bout Width: 16 in (41 cm)

Travel Backpack Specifications

Overnight Travel Ready:
TSA compliant 15-inch computer compartment for optimal airport security inspection
Easy-access tablet pocket for up to 9.5 inch tablet devices

All- Premium Material Construction:

Extra Compartments for Your Journey:
External topside pocket for additional accessories
Zippered Computer Compartment
Large front divided compartment for clothes or gear
Hideaway, reinforced padded backpack straps with padded back

Maximum Case Dimensions: (unpacked) L*W*H: 23*17*9 in ( 58.5*43* 22.9 cm)

* will expand to 10 inches (25.4cm) thick if packed fully