Have you heard Arlen Roth’s stunning guitar work? Sure you have! Probably several hundred times as his discography includes contributions with many of the coolest guitar players you can think of. Arlen’s Debut album won the Montreaux Critics Choice Award. He’s the coach behind Ralph Machio in Crossroads and his current work with Levon Helm covers an impressive spectrum of styles.
Versatility was Arlen’s top requirement in a signature model; an instrument that would be exemplary for fingerstyle or flatpicked lead work, jazz phrasings or a classic repertoire. It was not much of a stretch to choose the adaptability of the trusty OM as the foundation for this aesthetic delight. The vintage Sitka Spruce soundboard on the top grade Indian Rosewood body is treated with an elegant amber sunburst fade. Arlen’s signature is tastefully engraved in mother of pearl at the seventeenth fret. This hot rod instrument is voiced for an even balance with a slight predominance in bass volume. Click here for more details about this guitar. Credit: Arlen Roth.