Santa Cruz OM Grand - Moon Spruce & Indian Rosewood #477

Description The Santa Cruz OM Grand in Moon Spruce and Indian Rosewood is a triumph of refined craftsmanship, tone, and lineage. Conceived under the vision and guidance of Richard Hoover, whose name has for decades been synonymous with the art of the modern boutique acoustic, this guitar embodies the balance of human touch and acoustic science that defines the Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Hoover’s lifelong devotion to honoring both wood and sound has yielded instruments that feel timeless from the moment they are first strummed, and the OM Grand stands as one of his most eloquent achievements. The Moon Spruce top, harvested from Alpine trees felled in the stillness of winter, lends this instrument a rare clarity and harmonic complexity. Paired with deeply hued Indian Rosewood back and sides, it produces a voice both articulate and grand, with a sweeping sustain and a low end that blooms without obscuring its crystalline highs. Every element of the soundboard’s structure has been thoughtfully executed with Adirondack Spruce braces carved in the signature Santa Cruz scalloped X pattern, all joined with hot hide glue to ensure the liveliest possible resonance and bond. Visually, this OM Grand is a study in quiet opulence. Ivoroid binding traces the body, fingerboard, and headstock, setting off the Cowboy Rope purfling and matching rosette with elegant precision. A zipper backstrip and tailstrip lend a hint of vintage sophistication, while the ebony fingerboard and bridge bring a sense of dark symmetry to the luminous top. The headstock, adorned with an ebony veneer and inlaid SCGC logo, captures the understated grace that defines Hoover’s aesthetic sensibility. The Honduran Mahogany neck is shaped in a comfortable V profile, finished in a smooth matte for effortless playability. Its short 24.75-inch scale and 1 3/4-inch nut width make for a supple, immediate response under the hand, perfect for expressive fingerstyle playing or nuanced flatpicking. Nickel Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons complete the elegant ensemble, ensuring tuning stability while maintaining a classic look. At just 4 pounds 4 ounces, the Santa Cruz OM Grand feels alive even before a note is played. Once in motion, its tone expands like breath through an open space—warm, luminous, and endlessly dynamic. It is both instrument and heirloom, built by a company whose devotion to tonewood, tradition, and human craft continues to shape the acoustic guitar world. Richard Hoover’s legacy lives in every chord that rises from this exceptional OM Grand, a guitar that sings with the voice of the forest and the hands that brought it to life. Other specifications of the OM Grand include: Moon Spruce Top Indian Rosewood Back & Sides Adirondack Spruce Braces - Scalloped X Brace Hot Hide Glue Construction Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings Cowboy Rope Top Purfling Cowboy Rope Rosette Zipper Backstrip & Tailstrip Honduran Mahogany Neck Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge Ebony Headstock Veneer SCGC Headstock Logo Inlay Diamonds & Squares Fingerboard Inlay V Neck Profile Black Side Dots Ebony Pins with MOP Dots High Gloss Body & Headstock Finish Matte Neck Finish Tortoise Pickguard Nickel Waverlys with Ivoroid Buttons 1 3/4" Nut Width 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing 24.75" Scale Length (Short) Hard Case 4 lb 4 oz #477 For more information about the Santa Cruz OM Grand, please contact us. Manufacturer Santa Cruz Body Style OM Grand Model OM Grand Actual Weight 4.6 Condition Brand New