My
Jumbo Orchestra Model design takes the moderately waisted shape of a traditional
OM guitar and expands the dimensions to produce a guitar which combines the
open and responsive tone of the original with a deeper and more expansive low
end.
Left: 'New Standard' Sitka spruce and mahogany JOM.
Right: Newton Faulkner's original Benjamin JOM (#44).
The JOM has a very nice string feel - not too tight and with a nice bouncy feel - but tight enough to use in low tunings a la Newton Faulkner.
The tone is good and meaty in the low-mids and the trebles are rich and full - present but not too metallic.
If I had to choose just one model of guitar to make the JOM would probably be it due to its very friendly feel and immensely versatile tonality.
My first wood recommendations for the JOM are a Sitka spruce top with either mahogany or Indian rosewood back and sides. There are many other possibilities - just ask!
Dimensions
| Max. width | 400mm (15 3/4 inches) |
| Max. depth | 110mm (4 1/3 inches) |
| Scale length | 650mm (25.6 inches) |
Above: Newton Faulkner doing a Radio 1 studio session with a JOM Scoop.
| Jumbo (J) and Midi-Jumbo (MJ) | Jumbo Orchestra Model (JOM) | Orchestra Model (OM) |
| Treble-0 (12 fret) | Double-0 (14 fret) | Terz (high tuned) |
| Baritone Models | Nylon-String Models | New & Future Models |