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MG 4.5 Flamed Koa & Bearclaw Sitka Spruce

Sale price$13,500.00

The MG 4.5 Flamed Koa & Bearclaw Sitka Spruce combines striking visual character with one of McPherson’s most consistently proven tonal pairings. The warmth and clarity of highly figured Koa blend naturally with the responsiveness and harmonic depth of Bearclaw Sitka Spruce, creating a voice that is balanced, open, and distinctly McPherson.

With strong projection, rich overtones, and excellent dynamic range, this build has become a longtime favorite for players seeking both refined aesthetics and a mature, versatile sound.

Specifications

 #2786
Model MG 4.5
Back & Sides Flamed Koa
Soundboard Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
Binding Bloodwood
Headcap/Backstrap  Flamed Koa
Headcap Inlay Mother of Pearl
Fretboard Ebony
Fretboard Inlay Standard Wave
Neck Sapele
Truss Rod Unidirectional High-Mod Carbon Nonadjustable
Frets Stew Mac Gold
Bridge Ebony
Brace Kit Rosewood/Spruce/Rosewood
Nut/Saddle Material Bone
Electronics L.R. Baggs Hifi Duet
Tuners Gotoh 510 Gold
Case Ameritage Custom Hard Shell

Dimensions

Spec
Scale Length

25.5"

Body Thickness

4.5"

Upper Bout

11 1/8"

Waist

10 1/8"

Lower Bout

16"

Body Length

20 1/8"

Overall Length

41 1/2"

Fretboard Radius

14"

Nut Width

1 3/4"

12th Fret Width

2 5/32"

Saddle Width

2 3/16"

OFFSET SOUND HOLE

Driven by the belief that traditional acoustics could be reimagined, Matt McPherson developed the groundbreaking Offset Soundhole. By positioning the soundhole off-center, the central part of the guitar's soundboard remains longer and uninterrupted, enhancing vibration across the top. The result is greater volume, clarity, and a richer sonic experience for the player.

CANTILEVERED NECK

Every McPherson guitar features a Cantilevered Neck, which is not glued or connected to the top of the guitar, but instead floats above the soundboard. This design allows the soundboard area underneath the fretboard to vibrate freely, which increases the sustain of the guitar.

OVERPASS / UNDERPASS BRACING

McPherson’s unique Overpass/Underpass Bracing System creates a larger, more even space for the top to vibrate. The soundboard’s braces cross each other but never touch or inhibit vibration. This frees the braces to vibrate independently while still lending structural support and maximizing soundboard vibration.

CARBON REINFORCED NECK

The McPherson Carbon Reinforced Neck is praised for its incredible strength and stability and is built around the largest carbon fiber truss rod ever used on a guitar. Attached to the body with a triangulated heel design, it stabilizes the neck and virtually eliminates the need for neck adjustments.