Pratley Classic OM CE All Solid Maple B&S Bunya Top

Why choose a Pratley Guitar Internationally renowned, Pratley Guitars are handcrafted in Queensland, using stunning Australian tonewoods. The Pratley design is inspired, and the build is exceptional; with a uniquely created neck joint to enhance setup and playability and quality hardware as standard. Made for the Australian climate, Pratley’s signature bracing design means that the guitars can better tolerate fluctuations in humidity; ensuring exceptional performance in both dry and humid conditions. About Pratley Guitars Martin Pratley started building original acoustic guitars at the age of 19, drawing from the fine skills passed down by his woodworking father and Martin’s study in Industrial Design. Martin spent years building custom Stomp Boxes and Guitars, and in 2004, combining his wealth of knowledge, skill, and passion, launched Pratley Guitars. Not long after the official launch, Martin brought about the design and production of the first Pratley Cajon’s. The proprietary On/Off snare design has proven its brilliant simplicity to this day and as such Pratley Cajon’s have made their place as one of the leaders worldwide. In the years to come Pratley products have become common place in the Australian music scene, being seen in around 50 retail stores across Australia. The guitars themselves continue to go from strength to strength gaining prominence in Canada and securing artist endorsement from beloved Australian artists John Butler, Ash Grunwald, Tash Sultana and more recently Steph Strings, Jack Carty and Josh Teskey. The Tonewoods Pratley Guitars have a real passion for using the native timber from our beautiful country. Using Australian tone-woods gives Pratley acoustic guitars a voicing that stands out among international brands. Using local native timber species allows each Pratley Guitar to be much more environmentally friendly. Instead of importing timber from different countries all over the world, a number of premium tonewoods that grow within 4hrs drive of the Pratley factory are used. This combined with the fact that the Bunya soundboards come from trees that can be harvested after 30-40 years makes sustainability a big part of the Pratley Guitar ethos. (For example, Spruce soundboards often come from trees 200-400 years old). Premium Australian tonewoods you can find used in a Pratley Guitar are Queensland Bunya, Queensland Maple Silkwood, Australian Cedar, Australian Blackwood & Queensland Blue Fig. And for those after a more traditional build, the Studio series features a range of guitars that use Rosewood and Spruce. Specifications Body Shape: OM Cutaway Back & Sides: Solid Queensland Maple Top: Solid Queensland Bunya Bracing: Qtr Sawn Queensland Bunya Fretboard: AA Grade Johnstone River Teak Bridge: AA Grade Johnstone River Teak Neck: Queensland Maple Head Cap: Australian Blackwood Scale Length: 25.5 (647.7mm) Frets: 20 Fret Wire: Jescar (18% Nickel Silver) Nut: 44mm Graphtech (bone colour) Saddle: Graphtech (bone colour) Bridge Pins: Graphtech (bone colour) Tuners: Pratley Chrome (16:1) made by Gotoh Japan Strap Button: Chrome Inlays: 1/4(6.35mm) White Mother of Pearl Rosette: 1/4 (6.35mm) Australian Blackwood - Radial Grain Pattern Binding: Black ABS Purfling: None Tail Wedge: None Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Pickup: L.R. Baggs StagePro Element System Case: Pratley Premium Case Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze 12-53