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Magnum Opus J-6250WC Jumbo Cutaway

The pinnacle of acoustic beauty
Premier Guitar September 2007

Magnum Opus J-6250WC Jumbo Cutaway
This guitar is 100% handmade with scalloped X bracing, Master Grade Claro walnut back and sides, Master Grade Western Red cedar top, genuine koa body, fingerboard and headstock binding, ebony fingerboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle and custom MO 18:1 tuners.

Appointments include an abalone fingerboard vine inlay, dual abalone rosette rings with hand-engraved abalone leaf inlay in ebony middle ring rosette, abalone front body purfling, back body purfling with center stripe, B/W/B fingerboard and headstock purfling, polished black ebony headplate with Mother of Pearl Magnum Opus script inlay and abalone torch.
Magnum Opus J-6250WC Jumbo Cutaway



     

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Dan
on 05/01/2013 		I have 2 Magnum Opus Guitars Acoustics(FOR SALE) near new condition.The one pictured and a medium jumbo cutaway all walnut.I sold 2 vintage d-35 Martins to get one of them. Not only are they a work of Art but they play and sound fantastic.Cherry picked. Best Guitars I've ever played.Burbank Calif area.email studiogear101@gmail.com
Brendan
on 02/24/2011 		I own two Magnum Opus Guitars and although they are impressive to look at I have had major issues with them. I have one x model which has severe buzzing / neck issues - this happens occasionally...what should never happen is you call Magnum Opus directly and they don't stand behind 1 second of their lifetime warranty. I've kept the guitar in pristine condition and so far they are refusing to help in anyway. They are blaming neck setup issues on humidity which makes absolutely no sense being that the guitar has been perfectly humidified and if it is was a humidity issue it would show on the body first. Being that I have spent close to $10,000 with this company I would expect that they respect there customers. I have had the guitar inspected by multiple luthiers / repairmen who all have said the neck shouldn't belong on a $400 guitar let alone a $4000 one. It's a real shame - the guys at Magnum Opus seem more like con artists to me than a stand up company. All I can do now is educate others to steer clear. It's a real shame...
Nashvillekat
on 06/17/2010 		I am a retired Luthier who has been building/repairing acoustics for 45+ years. Although I have nothing negative to say about well-made mass produced CNC built acoustics, I am first and foremost a fan of truly handmade acoustical instruments - like MO. Perhaps that's due to the fact I spent my life doing just that. Building a guitar completely by hand is a different animal altogether. Obviously it is very time consuming, but more importantly the Luthier has the opportunity to dial-in finite details, i.e, carving necks, bracing, tops, etc. bringing each instrument to its full potential. You might say it's a long love affair with each instrument built. Bear in mind that handmade instruments can be very expensive, i.e., celebrated builder James Olson gets $25,000 - $50,000 for each guitar he builds - and deserves every cent. Over the years I have built hundreds of guitars with my own two hands, and played and/or repaired thousands built by others. About two and half years ago I purchased a used Magnum Opus online. I had never played a MO and frankly spent hours staring at photos before purchasing. With a lifetime of experience and a keen eye, I could tell by the photos this was indeed a quality instrument. Little did I know just how great of an instrument my Magnum Opus would turn out to be. When I received my MO I must say I was shocked - it exceeded all my expectations! In fact, it's one of the best guitars I've ever held in my hands. I salute the good folks behind MO for bringing a genuine handmade guitar of this quality into the marketplace for a fraction of the cost it could be. And, all this nonsense about where it may or may not be built means nothing when you hold one in your hands. I must say that I was taken aback by the bonehead comments from Benny. How can you trash talk a company for not declaring where they build their product while insinuating a product can't be great coming from said country? Quality is quality - period. Benny, I know you do not own a M
Mary
on 06/16/2010 		Thank you James B..... Gregg is obviously ignorant to the truth and the beauty of the real thing.
Greg
on 04/16/2010 		>> For those who are wondering, these guitars are made by AYERS in VIETNAM. Magnum Opus is nothing more than Ayers guitars rebranded and sold at a higher price. << I believe it's true that Magnum Opus is made by the same shop as Ayers (see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeU2x73tT gw or search "Ayers guitar factory" on YouTube). However, saying they're made in the same shop is very different from saying they're just Ayers rebranded. After all, the Taylor guitar company makes everything from $500 Baby Taylors to $7000 R.Taylors. Furthermore, it's my impression from reading reviews that the Ayers and Baden lines (which I've also heard is made by the same shop, but I haven't verified that) are exceptional guitars at their price point. So maybe this is just simply very talented group of guitar makers who happen to be in Viet Nam. I'm not surprised that Magnum Opus doesn't trumpet the fact they're made in Viet Nam. One day that may be a marketing plus (like cars being made in Japan, which once wasn't); but at present, it's not. Doesn't mean they're not great guitars, and there are some impressive testimonials here. They seem to overdo the rosettes pretty egregiously on many of their guitars, but the woods and some of the other inlays look pretty fabulous.
Steve N
on 09/13/2009 		Is MO still in business? I have a MOX Elite and simpy love it but they don't update the website and I'm curious if they are still in business.
Dan
on 03/03/2009 		I own the one pictured (Will never sell it) I also have one that is featured (double page spread in Dec 2006 Musicians hotline). I got my deposit down before Don Henley did. Have a picture of him admiring it. All Walnut cut away. I will let it go for 4800. dan@sgpromo.com Los angeles area.
James B.
on 12/24/2008 		Saying that Magnum Opus is like an Ayers is like saying a Dodge is like a Mercedes since the same company built them. The only thing Ayers & MO have in common is the fact that they are both acoustics. Perhaps the author is confused with the Magnum line? I don't claim to be an expert at all the possible OEM resources MO uses, but believe me when I say that I've never seen or played a more beautiful guitar than my Magnum Opus J-600CW2. Everything about it is magnificent and the workmanship is flawless!!!
marco
on 11/30/2008 		Love MO guitars. Custom ordered my MO and it was worth the wait - incredible guitar at great price! Also, nicest people I've ever worked with. My guitar was built in California as I stopped in frequently and watched the progress. Did you ever stop to think that MO works with multiple luthiers as do many guitar manufacturers?
Benny
on 10/18/2008 		For those who are wondering, these guitars are made by AYERS in VIETNAM. Magnum Opus is nothing more than Ayers guitars rebranded and sold at a higher price. I personally don't like Magnum Opus the company, because they try to hide the fact that these guitars are made by Vietnamese luthiers. If these guitars are as good as they say, why is the company so ashamed to admit where they come from? Are they racist?



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