Oahu (1952-52) Ozark Electric Guitar - MOTS, w/ Original Chipboard Case

Made in the early 1950's, the Oahu Ozark is a striking electric guitar with a MOTS body and an original Oahu pickup. This vintage guitar comes with an attachable jack and the original chipboard hard case. Oahu, owned by Valco/Supro, created many iconic guitars and the Supro Ozark was the first guitar owned by Jimi Hendrix.

This particular version of the guitar was manufactured by Valco under the names Supro Ozark, National Cosmopolitan, and Oahu Ozark. It was Valco's initial solid-body guitar with a round neck, making it ideal for Spanish-style playing instead of being played on the lap. Despite its petite size, it boasts impressive tonal capabilities. 


Features:

• MOTS Body
• Original Oahu Pickup
• 1952-1953 Year
• Original Chipboard Case

Specifications:

- Body: The 1952-1953 Oahu Ozark Electric Guitar boasts a unique White Pearloid finish, now aged to a beautiful ivory hue after nearly 70 years. Its original Brazilian Rosewood bridge with brass adjustment wheels allows for a customizable, high-quality sound. Its vintage charm is evident in its slight pull-away at the waist, common for instruments of this age and finish.

- Pickups & Electronics: The leather-covered "PATENT APPLIED" lap steel pickup is the standout feature of this product, providing a range of sounds from smooth jazz to gritty blues. The original, well-preserved electronics, pick guard, knobs, and Amphenol connector and cable are also included, along with an additional Amphenol to 1/4" adapter.

- Headstock: Aged finish, intact logo badge, solid tuners and buttons.

- Neck: Fat D-shape , Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard with little wear & original frets in good shape.