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In the 1920′s, the Orchestra Model was originally intended to be a large guitar capable of being heard over other orchestral instruments, hence the OM name. Although it fit the bill, its relatively large body was soon eclipsed by the mighty dreadnought. Fortunately, the OM had secured its place in history as a powerful and versatile voice for public performance. Santa Cruz was among the first modern builders to reintroduce this now smaller bodied favorite at the beginning of the Eighties. Our practice of combining the most desirable attributes of old and new, rather than copying, made for a very successful introduction of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company to a whole new audience. With some irony, this acclaim encouraged the venerable originator of the OM to reintroduce the model to their line. Eric Clapton’s historic performance on the debut of MTV Unplugged set us on a course for another 25 years of success with this now perennial favorite.
Other specifications include:
- Body Wood Type Cocobolo
- Back Stripe Black Backstrip
- Binding Koa
- Top Wood Type Moon Spruce
- Rosette Abalone
- Purfling Purfle Combo Top Border
- Bracing/Voicing Adirondack w/Hot Hide Glue
- Peghead Solid Square
- Peghead Binding Koa
- Overlay Material Ebony
- Headstock Inlay Moon Inlay
- Width at Nut 1-3/4″
- Binding Koa
- Top Finish Clear
- Back & Sides Clear/Buffed
- Tuners/gears Nickel Waverlys w/Snakewood Buttons
- Body Length 19.375″
- Body Depth 3.25-4.25″
- Number of Frets 20
- Frets Clear of the Body 14
- Lower Bout 15.25″
- Waist 9.25″
- Upper Bout 11.25″
- Bridge Spacing 2 1/4"
- Ebony Bridge and end pins with abalone dots
- Unattached Pickguard
- Hard Case
- #5542
For more information about the Santa Cruz OM guitar, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Santa Cruz
- Body Style
- OM
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In the 1920′s, the Orchestra Model was originally intended to be a large guitar capable of being heard over other orchestral instruments, hence the OM name. Although it fit the bill, its relatively large body was soon eclipsed by the mighty dreadnought. Fortunately, the OM had secured its place in history as a powerful and versatile voice for public performance. Santa Cruz was among the first modern builders to reintroduce this now smaller bodied favorite at the beginning of the Eighties. Our practice of combining the most desirable attributes of old and new, rather than copying, made for a very successful introduction of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company to a whole new audience. With some irony, this acclaim encouraged the venerable originator of the OM to reintroduce the model to their line. Eric Clapton’s historic performance on the debut of MTV Unplugged set us on a course for another 25 years of success with this now perennial favorite.
Other specifications include:
- Body Wood Type Cocobolo
- Back Stripe Black Backstrip
- Binding Koa
- Top Wood Type Moon Spruce
- Rosette Abalone
- Purfling Purfle Combo Top Border
- Bracing/Voicing Adirondack w/Hot Hide Glue
- Peghead Solid Square
- Peghead Binding Koa
- Overlay Material Ebony
- Headstock Inlay Moon Inlay
- Width at Nut 1-3/4″
- Binding Koa
- Top Finish Clear
- Back & Sides Clear/Buffed
- Tuners/gears Nickel Waverlys w/Snakewood Buttons
- Body Length 19.375″
- Body Depth 3.25-4.25″
- Number of Frets 20
- Frets Clear of the Body 14
- Lower Bout 15.25″
- Waist 9.25″
- Upper Bout 11.25″
- Bridge Spacing 2 1/4"
- Ebony Bridge and end pins with abalone dots
- Unattached Pickguard
- Hard Case
- #5542
For more information about the Santa Cruz OM guitar, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Santa Cruz
- Body Style
- OM
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