Journey Comfort Grand Auditorium

Journey JCA492C: Grand Auditorium Comfort and Quality – With Rare Ziricote for an Authentic Acoustic Experience
The Journey JCA492C is an acoustic guitar designed for the guitarist who values the perfect balance between size, comfort, and sound, now with an exclusive combination of tonewoods. Featuring the popular Grand Auditorium (GA) body shape and solid wood construction, this instrument is built to inspire long-lasting playing pleasure and expressive music.

Premium Tonewoods for Outstanding Sound and Aesthetics:
The JCA492C is masterfully constructed with a solid Sitka spruce top, known for its clarity and broad dynamic response. Solid ziricote back and sides contribute a deep and rich visual character, and the ability to produce a complex and resonant tone with shimmering overtones and strong definition. Together, these woods create a balanced, full-bodied, and authentic acoustic sound that is ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle, and suitable for a wide range of genres.

The Versatile GA Shape with Cutaway:
The GA shape is beloved for its versatility, and the JCA492C combines this with a practical cutaway design. This gives you unhindered access to the higher frets on the fretboard, perfect for solo playing, complex chords, or when you want to explore new melodic ideas. The guitar has a fixed neck, which provides a solid and secure feel familiar from traditional acoustic guitars.

Always Ready for Stage and Studio:
The JCA492C is equipped with a reliable pickup system, making it ready to be connected to an amplifier or PA system. The instrument's rich and clear sound can thus fill the room, perfect for performances, jam sessions, or amplified practice.

The Journey JCA492C is the perfect choice for the guitarist seeking a full-bodied acoustic guitar with solid wood, a balanced and powerful sound, and a classic aesthetic, now with the exclusive combination of Sitka spruce and ziricote in a comfortable Grand Auditorium body shape and practical cutaway.

Important Information Regarding Delivery:
Please note that there may currently be a somewhat longer delivery time for the Journey JCA492C. Production and transport have not fully returned to normal for this model. We recommend that you contact us for an updated delivery forecast.

Guitar Specifications
Proprietary Body Design:

Traditional grand auditorium body – ergonomified!
Large center sound hole with Rosewood and paua inlay
Wedge design for increased volume, comfort and efficiency

Soundboard:
Hand-selected torrefied premium grade solid Sitka Spruce

Back and Sides:
Hand-selected premium grade Solid Ziricote

Arm Bevel:

Figured curly Maple arm bevel

Bracing:
Forward-shifted tapered X-bracing produces substantial bass response paired with bright trebles and a balanced midrange.

Binding and Markings:
MOP logo and position markings, logo MOP at 12th fret
Curly Maple edge binding

Scale:
25.5 in (647.7 mm)

Finish:
Full floss finish on body and headstock, Matte finish on neck

Bridge:
Proprietary high break-angle Ebony

Tuners:
Journey 22:1 precision mini gold tuners

Electronics:
Our included Journey™ under-saddle passive German piezo pickup system delivers accurate and clear amplification for any PA system or amp.

Neck:

Premium Mahogany neck with dual-action trussrod.

Deep-slotted bone nut

Neck width at nut: 1 ¾ in (44.5 mm)

Neck width at 12th fret: 2.2 in (56 mm)

14 Frets to body

20 Frets total

Fret Board:
16 inch Radius, Ebony
Medium brass fret wire

String Spacing:
2 ¼ in (>57.2mm)
Compensated bone saddle

Strings:
Journey® Phosphor-Bronze Lights

Guitar Dimensions and Weights:
Weight: 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)
Weight With Case: 7.2 lbs (3.2 kg)
Maximum depth: 5.1 in (13 cm)
Minimum Depth: 4 in (10.1 cm)
Total Length: 40.75 in (103.5 cm)
Lower Bout Width: 16 in (36.8 cm)
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: PENDING