Solid Cedar / Rosewood Classical Travel Guitar

The Journey OC520 is more than just a travel guitar; it's an instrument crafted for the dedicated guitarist seeking the deep, authentic tone of traditional materials combined with complete travel freedom. This classical guitar is constructed with a solid cedar top and rosewood back and sides – one of the most renowned and beloved wood combinations for classical guitars.

Cedar is known for its immediate response and warm, rich tone, while rosewood contributes rich resonance, complex overtones, and impressive sustain. Together, they give the OC520 a balanced, clear, and expressive sound that is beautifully suited for classical music, fingerstyle, flamenco, and jazz. The sound "opens up" and becomes richer the more the guitar is played.

Designed for the Traveling Musician:
Like all Journey guitars, the OC520 features the patented detachable neck, allowing you to disassemble the guitar in just 20 seconds. It then packs safely into the included specially designed backpack case, engineered to fit as carry-on luggage with most airlines. This gives you the freedom to take your valuable instrument anywhere, without stress or expensive special baggage fees.

Robust and Playable:
Despite their wood construction, Journey guitars are built to withstand the rigors of travel. Ergonomic details contribute to high playing comfort. The wide neck is ideal for classical fingerstyle, and the guitar is equipped with Journey's own pickup system, ready for amplification.

The Journey OC520 is the instrument for the classical guitarist who refuses to compromise on sound quality, wood authenticity, or the ability to take their music anywhere.

Guitar Specifications
Proprietary Body Design:

Stylized 00 body shape

Center sound hole with Rosewood/MOP rosette

Wedge design for increased volume, comfort and efficiency

Soundboard:

Solid Cedar

Back and Sides:

Premium Layered Rosewood

Bracing:

Classical Torres Bracing

Compound block for reduced weight and strengthened latch support

Binding and Markings:

MOP logo and position markings

Maple binding

Scale:

650mm Full Classical Scale

Finish:

Matte polyurethane on soundboard & Matte polyurethane on back and sides

Bridge:

Ovangkol, high break-angle

Tuners:

18:1 Precision Open Tuners

Electronics:

Included JourneyTek™ under-bridge passive 3-piezo transducer pickup system delivers accurate and clear amplification for any PA system or amp.

Removable Neck Assembly:

Stainless steel load-bearing components

Push-button release latch under neck

Large adjustment knob on back

Neck:

Carbon fiber reinforced Spanish shape with two-way adjustable truss rod

Solid African Mahogany

Neck width at nut: 52mm

12 Frets to body

17 Frets total

Fret Board:

Ovangkol

Medium brass fret wire

String Spacing:

42.5 mm at nut

59.7 mm at saddle

Compensated bone saddle

Strings:

Savarez 520B Low Tension

Guitar Dimensions and Weights:

Weight: 4.4 lbs (2.0kg)

Weight With Case: 7.4 lbs (3.3kg)

Maximum depth: 4.64 in (11.8cm)

Minimum Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)

Body Length: 18 in (45.7cm)

Lower Bout Width: 12.5 in (31.8 cm)

Travel Backpack Specifications
Tech Travel Ready:

TSA compliant 14-inch computer compartment for optimal airport security inspection

Easy-access tablet pocket for up to 9.5 inch tablet devices

All- Premium Material Construction:

Extra-durable Ballistic Polyester external case with premium polyester and velour lining

Extra-padded Body compartment with premium velour

Internally-accessible padded neck compartment with premium velour and string slot

Padded string panel with strings positioning tab

Padded Top and Side handles

Extra Compartments for Your Journey:

Internal/externally accessible compartment for accessories

Additional external topside pocket for additional accessories

Additional elastic pockets in computer compartment

Hideaway, reinforced padded backpack straps with padded back

Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 22*14*9 in ( 55.9*35.5* 22.9 cm)