Applause Acoustic Guitar Wood Classics Aap-96-An Ooo Vintage Vintage Matt
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A Wood Classics Acoustic with a Vintage Spirit, Designed for Modern Playing
The AAP-96-AN embraces a "vintage" approach: sober aesthetics, open-pore matte lacquer finish, and classic wood choices. The dovetail neck joint enhances vibration transmission, while the " pinless bridge " design modernizes string changing ergonomics without betraying the instrument's traditional spirit.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
Thanks to its OOO format and 45 mm nut width, this guitar is particularly suited for intermediate players (and motivated beginners) seeking a comfortable and precise acoustic. It excels in fingerstyle, folk, blues, and vocal accompaniment, while remaining comfortable for light to moderate strumming in recording or intimate stage settings.
Sound Characteristics
The solid European spruce top provides clarity, definition, and a wide dynamic range: the more delicately you play, the more the instrument nuances. The combination of mahogany (back/sides) and spruce favors present mids, clean lows, and a clear attack, highly appreciated for arpeggios. The ovangkol fingerboard and bridge add a firm and articulate response feel. The bone nut contributes to precision and harmonic richness, while the compensated bridge helps maintain reliable intonation across the entire neck.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel, prefer a set of acoustic strings with a 12-53 gauge (like the factory-installed set). A tuner and picks suited to your attack style easily complete the setup without compatibility issues.
Technical specifications
| Type | acoustic guitar | Fingerboard | ovangkol |
| Format | OOO | Inlays | dots |
| Top | solid European spruce | Number of frets | 20 nickel silver frets |
| Back and sides | mahogany | Scale length | 648 mm / 25.51" |
| Binding | black | Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" |
| Finish | open-pore matte lacquer, "Antique" top | Nut material | bone |
| Bridge | ovangkol, "pinless bridge" design | Headstock | window style |
| Bridge nut | compensated | Tuners | chrome |
| Neck | mahogany | Factory-installed strings | Adamas 1818NU .012-.053, GEWA 664.650 |
| Neck/body joint | dovetail | Package dimensions | 1120 x 330 x 710 mm / 44.09" x 12.99" x 27.95" |
Questions frequently asked
Is this OOO guitar suitable for fingerstyle?
The OOO body size and the 45 mm nut width favor playing arpeggios and fingerstyle. The solid European spruce top provides definition and dynamics to the finger attack.
Applause AAP-96-AN: is it suitable for beginners?
The 45 mm nut width provides a useful string spacing for practicing chords and finger techniques. The 648 mm scale length corresponds to a standard acoustic format. This model is aimed at intermediate players and motivated beginners.
Which strings should be installed on the AAP-96-AN?
A .012-.053 acoustic gauge preserves the original intended feel. The guitar comes equipped with Adamas 1818NU .012-.053 strings.
What sound does the solid spruce top provide?
The solid European spruce delivers a clear attack and a nuanced response depending on playing intensity. The mahogany back and sides support present midrange and clean bass.
Does the AAP-96-AN have built-in electronics?
No electronics or preamp system is specified in the provided specifications.
