The ALPHA utilizes the OME 5/16” rolled brass tone-ring fitted to our 9/16” 2-ply solid maple rim to increase tonal response and brilliance. The Alpha abalone and MOP shell star inlays add elegance and beauty to this simple but graceful instrument which is offered in South American mahogany with Aged Brass or Nickel hardware. Available in 5-string 11” and 12” open-back models.

ALPHA FEATURES INCLUDE:

NECK

 South American Mahogany neck
 26.25” scale & 1.28” nut width
 17 Fret ebony fingerboard with S-scoop
 Two-way adjustable truss rod
 Alpha MOP & Abalone shell inlays
 Victorian peghead with ebony overlay
 Boat shaped ebony capped heel
 Inlayed front and side position markers
 Hardened nickel-silver frets and bone string nut
 Capo spikes at 7th and 9th frets
 OME Planetary tuners with amber knobs
 Tung-oil varnish finish

BODY

 11” or 12” 2-ply maple rim
 OME 5/16” rolled brass tone ring
 Ebonite capped and simulated tortoise bound rim
 24/11” or 26/12” rim brackets & Sweetone tailpiece
 Heavy notched tension hoop & Renaissance head
 Two adjustable brass rim rods & Trillium bridge
 Aged Brass hardware & satin lacquer finish
 Deluxe hard-shell, plush-lined case.
 Optional OME rosewood armrest