Details
This is a fine contemporary example of the smaller-bodied guitar that helped spark the “OM revolution” some thirty years ago, at a time when dreadnoughts still dominated the acoustic landscape, even among many fingerstyle players. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. co-founder Richard Hoover was at the center of that shift, and the OM quickly became a cornerstone of the SCGC lineup. This 2024 OM features a Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing, paired with Indian rosewood back and sides. The result is a lively, responsive instrument with excellent clarity, strong headroom, and a surprisingly full bass response for its size. The modified V neck profile feels traditional without being bulky, and details like the herringbone rosette, grained ivoroid binding, and Waverly tuners give it a timeless aesthetic. This guitar is in excellent condition with virtually no playwear and no fretwear. Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, this is a refined, versatile OM that reflects Santa Cruz’s long-standing approach to thoughtful, player-focused design. Comes with its original case.
Specs
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Back sides
Indian Rosewood
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Binding
Grained Ivoroid
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Bracing
X-Bracing Scalloped
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
Modified V
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Rosette
Herringbone
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Saddle spacing
2 3/16"
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Scale length
25 1/2"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Nickel Waverly
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Year
2024
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
6157
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SKU
SANOM-6157
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UPC
170109
