Furch Vintage 3 Orchestra Sr
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A Prestigious OM in the "Vintage 3" Spirit
The Vintage 3 OM-SR embodies an approach where luthiery emphasizes both musicality and the elegance of finishes. Its refined aesthetics (abalone rosette, flamed maple purflings, flamed maple headplate veneer) highlight the instrument's high-end positioning, while the "Vintage" voicing aims for a livelier and more expressive response, designed for guitarists seeking a true acoustic personality.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
Thanks to its OM body size and generous nut width, this Furch clearly targets intermediate to expert musicians seeking comfort, control, and note-to-note definition. It excels in fingerstyle, arpeggios, precise accompaniment, composition, and studio recording, while remaining very convincing in light to moderate strumming when clarity without excessive bass is desired.
Sound Characteristics
The Master Grade solid Sitka spruce top provides fast attack, a wide dynamic range, and excellent harmonic clarity, promoting attack precision and voice separation. The solid rosewood back and sides complement with deep lows, silky highs, and a sense of sonic width, ideal for rich chords and expressive arrangements. The OM format enhances overall balance (defined mids, controlled bass), and the "open pore" finish helps the instrument breathe, offering tactile response and natural sustain that highlight nuanced playing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original character, opt for a set of Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 strings (phosphor bronze) identical to the indicated setup, ideal for maintaining the balance and dynamics of this OM.
Technical specifications
| Format | OM |
| Top | Master Grade solid Sitka spruce |
| Back | Master Grade rosewood |
| Sides | Master Grade rosewood |
| Purflings | flamed maple |
| Rosette | abalone |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell imitation |
| Finish | polished vintage varnish |
| Neck | African mahogany |
| Neck reinforcement | Furch CNR system, double action |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" |
| Nut | TUSQ |
| Bridge | ebony |
| Tuners | patinated gold Gotoh |
| Strings | Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Furch Vintage 3 Orchestra Sr suitable for fingerstyle?
The OM body shape, combined with a 45 mm nut width, promotes finger control and note separation. The solid Master Grade Sitka spruce top delivers a fast attack and dynamic response. The solid rosewood supports deep lows and smooth highs.
What tonal characteristics does the OM shape provide?
The OM shape emphasizes defined mids and controlled bass, with a sound suitable for arpeggios and precise accompaniment.
What woods make up this acoustic guitar?
The top is solid Master Grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are Master Grade rosewood. The neck is African mahogany, with an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
What is the nut width of this Furch OM?
The nut width is 45 mm, or 1.77 inches. This size offers spacing adapted to fingerstyle playing and detailed voicings.
What strings come pre-installed on this model?
The indicated set is Elixir Ph-Bz 12-53, phosphor bronze. It is possible to keep this reference to maintain the stated tension balance. The gold patina Gotoh tuners ensure tuning stability.
