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Description The Santa Cruz OM Custom built from Boswell Lost Tunnel Redwood and African Blackwood stands as a striking example of what happens when half a century of luthiery wisdom meets some of the rarest tonewoods ever harvested. At the heart of this instrument is Richard Hoover, founder of Santa Cruz Guitar Company and one of the most respected wood authorities in the acoustic world. Over more than 50 years, Hoover has developed an unmatched reputation for sourcing extraordinary material and voicing each guitar to unlock its full musical potential. This OM is a direct reflection of that philosophy, where science, tradition, and artistry converge into a single, breathtaking instrument. The Master Grade Boswell Lost Tunnel Old Growth Redwood top is the star of the show. Salvaged from historic Northern California logging tunnels and preserved for generations underground, this legendary redwood offers a voice that is both immediate and complex, with rich overtone content, a warm fundamental, and exceptional sensitivity to the lightest touch. Paired with African Blackwood back and sides, the result is formidable headroom, piano like low end authority, and crystalline trebles that stay composed even when driven hard. Scalloped Sitka spruce braces further refine the response, enhancing dynamic range while preserving clarity and balance across the spectrum. Visually, this OM is nothing short of spectacular. Brazilian rosewood bindings wrap the body, fingerboard, and headstock, complemented by a Purfle Combo top border and a glowing abalone rosette. Additional Brazilian rosewood details appear in the backstrip, tail strip, heel cap, fingerboard, pyramid bridge, and headstock veneer, creating a cohesive and luxurious aesthetic from every angle. The 42 style abalone snowflake fingerboard inlays and SCGC logo at the 12th fret provide classic elegance, while the abalone torch inlay on the headstock crowns the instrument with unmistakable distinction. The flamed Honduran mahogany neck is carved into Santa Cruz’s comfortable V profile, delivering a substantial yet refined feel that appeals to traditionalists and modern players alike. A fully buffed high gloss finish across the body, neck, and headstock highlights every figure and detail in the woods, while nickel Waverly tuning machines ensure smooth, precise operation. A tortoise pickguard and ebony bridge pins with mother of pearl dots complete the refined presentation. Sonically and ergonomically, this OM is built for serious musicians. Santa Cruz Guitar Company parabolic low tension strings enhance responsiveness and sustain, while the 25.375 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing provide ideal geometry for fingerstyle articulation, complex chord voicings, and flatpicked clarity. Weighing in at just 4 lb 8 oz, the guitar feels remarkably alive in the hands, resonating freely with every note. This Santa Cruz OM Custom is far more than a showcase of rare woods and lavish appointments. It is a testament to Richard Hoover’s lifelong pursuit of tonal excellence and his belief that great guitars are born from extraordinary materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the stories locked within every piece of wood. Instruments like this do not come along often, and when they do, they represent the very pinnacle of modern acoustic guitar building. Other specifications of the OM Custom include: Master Grade Boswell Lost Tunnel Old Growth Redwood Top African Blackwood Back & Sides Scalloped Sitka Spruce Braces Brazilian Rosewood Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings Purfle Combo Top Border Flamed Honduran Mahogany Neck Abalone Rosette Brazilian Rosewood Backstrip, Tail Strip & Heel Cap Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard & Pyramid Bridge Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Veneer 42 Style Abalone Snowflake & 12th Fret SCGC Fingerboard Inlays Abalone Torch Headstock Inlay V Neck Profile Fully Buffed High Gloss Body, Neck & Headstock Finish Nickel Waverly Tuning Machines Tortoise Pickguard Ebony Pins with MOP Dots Santa Cruz Guitar Company Parabolic Low Tension Strings 25.375" Scale Length 1 3/4" Nut Width 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing 4 lb 8 oz #6352 For more information about the Santa Cruz OM Custom, please contact us. Manufacturer Santa Cruz Body Style OM Actual Weight 4.8 Model OM Custom Condition Brand New
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