Blackbird's steel string models

Now that we've got three distinct steel string models, folks are understandably wondering which one is right for them. The Rider, Lucky 13, and Super OM (in order of size) are each designed to fill a need. The Rider is a great travel guitar- small enough for the overhead and fits in places other guitars don't (like the side of my framepack!). Consider it the ultimate couch/armchair guitar- you can kick back with your feet up and jam away, no other guitar offers this level of comfort without sacrificing tone, can be a very intimate experience. A big sound for the size. The Lucky 13 is still a small body instrument- a hair larger than 3/4 scale so it is also good for travel and touring but not as easy to fit on the plane (still possible and can be checked in too with a flight case). It is 3.5 in. wider and 2.5 in. longer than the Rider so with that comes more volume and bass. So it also has a big sound for the size with a tone that compares favorably to a full-size guitar. The Super OM is medium sized Orchestra Model so still comfy for smaller frames but with that power of a dreadnought or Grand Auditorium. As you can see, the aesthetics are very different so I would think that one would speak to you over the others in terms of that... Ultimately, if you need a travel above all else then the Rider is for you. If you want ultimate responsiveness, then the Super OM. If you want somewhere in between with a strong dose of traditional design- the Lucky 13 is the winner.