Take a step back in time. Oliver’s vintage-inspired stained spruce top radiates warmth, complemented by a redesigned headstock and bridge shape reminiscent of pre-war era guitars.
Upgrades like open-gear tuners, a comfortable C-shaped neck profile, 5-ply binding, and oversized inlays combine for a feel that’s both timeless and refreshed.
Highlights:
Equipped with the LR Baggs Element Bronze undersaddle pickup system
Solid spruce top with layered mahogany back and sides
Redesigned retro-style headstock with a straightened profile and open-gear tuners
Classic silhouette bridge design with upgraded bridge pins
Oversized inlays reminiscent of 20th-century design stylings
Optional ivoroid pickguard included
Solid Wood Top
Grand Concert
Gig Bag
LR Baggs Element Bronze
Hear Oliver Retro in Action
CollectionOverland
ElectronicsLR Baggs Element Bronze
Body ShapeGrand Concert
TopSolid Spruce
Back/SidesLayered Sapele Mahogany
BracingScalloped X
FinishAged Natural Satin
NeckMahogany
FretboardRosewood (Sonokeling)
InlaysAcrylic Oversized Dot
Scale25.5"
Neck ShapeC
TunersOpen Gear (Chrome Hardware with Ivoroid Heads)
Built from solid spruce, the top's stained finish adds a golden, worn-in character. As the wood continues to settle and dry over time, the tone will only open up and deepen, growing richer with each year of play.
Functionality & Aesthetics
Modern guitar builds have plenty of perks, but there’s no denying the magic of a vintage instrument. The Overland Retro is our nod to that simpler time—a throwback twist on a few of our most-loved models. In a fast-moving world, it’s a reminder to slow down and enjoy the music.
Set Up in Los Angeles
Professionally set up before shipping, your guitar arrives ready to play—with fresh strings and a gig bag included.
Upgraded Pickup
A lightweight, professional pickup system that achieves transparent acoustic sound with an undersaddle piezo and two controls: EQ and volume. Engineered by LR Baggs.
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Top Wood Guide
Spruce
A classic tonewood for acoustic guitars, spruce is a well-rounded, durable wood that’s suitable for many styles of playing.
Torrefied Spruce
A vintage-inspired upgrade, torrefied spruce is roasted to remove excess moisture, so the guitar continues to play at peak performance.
Mahogany
A common tonewood for top, back, and sides, Mahogany is known for its clarity and evenness to accentuate the mid-range tones.
Cedar
An excellent topwood for classical guitars, cedar is perfect for delicate playing styles, like fingerpicking and soft strumming.