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 of the OM Custom include:
Body Wood Type Indian Rosewood
Back Stripe Thin
Binding Snakewood
Top Wood Type German Spruce Top
Rosette Snakewood
Purfling Single Purfle
Bracing/Voicing Adirondack
Peghead Solid Square
Peghead Binding Snakewood
Overlay Material Ebony
Headstock Inlay SCGC Vintage Script Logo
Width at Nut 1-3/4″
Neck Shape Low Profile Neck
Binding Snakewood
Top Finish Clear
Back & Sides Clear/Buffed
Tuners/gears Gold Waverlys with Snakewood Buttons
Dimensions
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 mother of pearl dots
Hot Hide Glue
Hard Case
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