Blackbird Super OM

[syd2aussie]

What do people think of the 2010 ish Blackbird Super Om?

Had one. The limited edition (five made) in nylon. the guitar is quite distinct, very beautiful, and a serious instrument. Do you have the opportunity to try the guitar before purchase? I think that's important with any guitar. We all bond with different scales, nut widths, neck shapes and electronics.

[Barb1]

Hi Syd2aussie,
I own a Blackbird Super OM. It is a great sounding and playing guitar. It is a little on the large side for me but I do enjoy it.
Barb

[Earl49]

I have only ever played one Super OM at a festival booth, but it was quite nice. I was looking for something smaller than the GA body size at that time, and bought a Lucky 13 instead. LA Guitar Sales still has one in stock, even though they are now out of production. Blackbird moved to all eKoa a few years ago and don't make any CF guitars or ukes these days. https://www.laguitarsales.com/index....nics-1747.html

[Backcountry]

I have one. I think it's very impressive. Most folks who see it at first think WTF? But once they hear it, they're blown away.

[Earl49]

And now the Super OM is gone from LA Guitars.... “out of stock”. Did someone here grab it?

Earl; I had the same question. Whoever got it got a fairly rare instrument. I had the limited edition (5) Super Om nylon strings, but the steel string instruments are scarce enough to have value a unique instrument.

[syd2aussie]

Thanks for all your input. I ended up purchasing one on Reverb. Great guiitar. Very good condition - electronics need some contact spray, and the nut needed better slots, but very fun to play. Surprisingly good sound with great sustain. Tom

[syd2aussie]

A postscript to my last post:
I just purchased a Lowden fan fret so must sell the Blackbird to help finance. Any interest in this thread? Tom