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Ozark Guitars

Ozark Guitars are outstanding instruments best suited for folk, blues, bluegrass, and traditional acoustic music. With over 30 years of history in craftmanship with continuous improvements Ozark guitar's have built up a reputation of providing great sounding instruments at a cost- effective price point. Their UK-distributed range includes acoustic guitars, resonator guitars and folk instruments.

Distinctive in sound, Ozark guitar resonator models use steel-plated metal cones for loud, bright, and focused metallic tone. The Ozark resonators are available in full metal bodied or a combination of metal and wood bodies. Traditional design features such as square-neck lap models, biscuit bridge variants, quality hardware and decorative engraving give Ozark guitars a true authentic look and rural American charm.

Ozark guitars bring all of the rustic charm and authenticity of rural America to you via a range of excellent guitars. These are mainly resonator models, acoustic or semi acoustic guitars that utilize a metal 'resonator' cone to produce a distinctive sound. Ozark resonators can have fully metal bodies or a combination of metal and wood. These conform to traditional designs and create an extremely authentic sound.

This authenticity bleeds into the neck design. Many Ozark resonators have round necks but others have large square necks for playing in a lap position.

From acoustic guitars to mandolins to banjos, browse our collection of Ozark instruments online or in store at guitarguitar.

Why Should I Choose an Ozark Guitar?

  • Extensive collection of traditional instruments
  • A reputable brand with over 30 plus years of experience
  • Excellent value for money
  • Authentic look and design features

Frequently Asked Questions about Ozark Guitars

Question: Are Ozark guitars any good?
Yes, Ozark guitars are good, as they offer resonator guitars built to capture an authentic Delta blues sound at a budget friendly price point.
Question: Where are Ozark guitars made?
Ozark guitars were originally produced in Japan within the 1970s-1980s, while current day models are built in factories, split within Asia and Europe, specifically China and Romania.
Question: Who plays an Ozark guitar?
Many musicians from genres ranging from folk, bluegrass and country have used Ozark guitars. Most notably are Peter green of Fleetwood Mac, Blues slide guitarist, Bex Marshall and Nicky Skopelitis of Public Image Ltd.
Question: What gauge strings are used on Ozark guitars?
Ozark guitars are factory-fitted with acoustic phosphor bronze strings, depending on the model, the standard string gauge used will be light 0.012–0.054 or 013–.056 medium.
Question: What type of amplifier should I plug an Ozark resonator guitar into?
There is something of a difference in opinion with this one between whether a small, clean valve combo or an acoustic amp is better. The acoustic amp will give you more of your resonator's 'true' sound (which is a matter of opinion and taste of course) but many classic resonator tones are achieved by using an amp like a Fender Blues Junior. Both will give different results and both are correct for different reasons. For our money, we'd go with the electric valve combo.
Question: Do I need special strings for an Ozark resonator?
No, regular acoustic strings are fine, the heavier the better! Special 'resophonic' strings are available from various manufacturers but those are a preference, not a necessity.