Huss & Dalton Traditional OM Custom - Bearclaw Italian Spruce & Madagascar Rosewood

The Huss & Dalton Traditional OM Custom in Bearclaw Italian Spruce and Madagascar Rosewood is a guitar that radiates both strength and refinement, a creation born of the company’s devotion to honoring the golden era of guitar making while continuing to push the boundaries of modern lutherie. For decades, Huss & Dalton have built instruments that stand among the finest, blending time-honored craftsmanship with an ear for tonal excellence that has earned them reverence from players around the world. Each guitar that leaves their Virginia workshop carries with it a sense of tradition, artistry, and dedication, and this OM Custom is no exception.

At its heart lies a striking Bearclaw Italian Spruce top, shimmering with character in both look and sound. This European spruce, chosen for its dynamic range and responsiveness, produces a tone that is both powerful and sensitive. The bearclaw figure across the grain adds a sense of movement to the surface, mirroring the lively energy of the sound it creates. Paired with the depth and richness of Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, the guitar blossoms with a voice that is lush and resonant. The low end is bold yet never overpowering, the mids sing with clarity, and the trebles rise with brilliance, carried forward by the support of hand-carved Adirondack spruce braces.

Every detail of its construction speaks of elegance. Koa bindings trace the edges of the body, fingerboard, and headstock with a warm golden hue, joined by a koa tail wedge and heel cap that bring natural harmony to the design. The herringbone top border and zig zag backstrip nod to classic tradition, while the ivoroid rosette frames the soundhole with quiet dignity. A Madagascar Rosewood headstock veneer adds depth and richness to the crown of the instrument, tying the aesthetic together with refinement.

The fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneer in ebony create a canvas for some of the most exquisite artistry found on this guitar. Flowing across these surfaces is the Abalone Spring Vine inlay, a luminous motif that brings a sense of life and growth to the instrument. It is both decorative and symbolic, a reminder of music’s organic, ever-branching beauty. The tortoise pickguard completes the look, its warm tones blending seamlessly into the overall design.

Playability is equally considered. The Honduran Mahogany neck offers strength and stability while ensuring comfort in the hand, shaped for ease of movement across the 25.4-inch scale length. With a nut width of 1 3/4 inches and bridge spacing of 2 5/16 inches, the instrument feels open and expressive, welcoming fingerstyle intricacy as well as full-bodied strumming. Nickel Gotoh 510 open gear tuners crown the headstock, offering both reliable function and vintage-inspired charm.

At 4 pounds 8 ounces, this guitar is remarkably resonant yet light in the lap, its voice projecting with ease and carrying warmth into any space. Housed in a tweed hard case, it travels securely while looking as timeless as the instrument it protects.

The Huss & Dalton Traditional OM Custom is more than a fine guitar. It is a statement of devotion to the art of sound and form, a bridge between heritage and individuality. With its Italian Spruce top, Madagascar Rosewood body, and exquisite vine inlay work, it is both a work of craft and a work of art, inviting the player to discover new songs with every touch.

Other specifications include:

• Bearclaw Italian Spruce Top (Picea abies)
• Madagascar Rosewood Back & Sides (Dalbergia spp.i)
• Adirondack Spruce Braces
• Koa Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
• Herringbone Top Border
• Koa Tail Wedge
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Koa Heel Cap
• Madagascar Rosewood Headstock Veneer
• Zig Zag Backstrip
• Ebony Fingerboard, Bridge & Headstock Veneer
• Abalone Spring Vine Fingerboard Inlay
• Abalone Spring Vine Headstock Inlay
• Abalone Spring Vine Bridge Inlay
• Ivoroid Rosette
• Tortoise Pickguard
• Nickel Gotoh 510 Open Gear Tuning Machines
• Tweed Hard Case
• 25.4" Scale Length
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
• 4 lb 5 oz
• #6445

For more information about the Huss & Dalton OM Custom, please contact us.

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