Santa Cruz OM-GRAND (new) Spruce-Indian Rosewood, Case

Richard Hoover, SCGC’s founding luthier, calls the classic OM design “the most sophisticated sounding steel string guitar that modern luthiery has achieved”. SCGC’s new OM Grand model is a bigger, lusher, louder sister to their extremely popular interpretation of the world renowned OM design. In comparison, the OM Grand embodies the same elegance, only in increased quantity of volume, projection and bass. More isn’t necessarily better, though in the context of a band’s competing acoustic instruments the ‘more’ of the OM Grand assures the guitars rightful dominance in the ensemble.

At the 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim, SCGC’s longtime friend and dealer, Harry Tuft, asked Richard about building a special guitar to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of his shop, The Denver Folklore Center. In honor of this prestigious accomplishment, and the historical impact Harry’s shop has had on the folk movement in this country, Richard was thrilled to accept. Harry wanted a custom OM guitar with a larger body size for an increase in power in a body shape reminiscent of C.F. Martin’s historic 0000. Harry further customized his guitar to his playability needs and aesthetic values, including inlays commemorating his milestone 50th anniversary. In preparing the templates for this new body size, Richard saw this enhanced sized OM as a fine addition to the stellar line-up of SCGC standard models, and the concept of the OM Grand was born.

The strength of the OM Grand isn’t limited to sheer volume. In the sometimes restrained presence of solo fingerstyle playing, the inherent power of this guitar will generate a forceful bloom, requiring less effort with no loss of nuance.The best available tone woods are selected, voiced and tuned, as they are on all SCGC models. These include Indian Rosewood, responsibly harvested from the highest quality timbers, Sitka Spruce from British Colombia and premium Forest Stewardship Council Certified Mahogany from sustainable resources.

The Santa Cruz Grand is now for the first time introduced to Europe, this is actully the Number #24 and we are pleased with the concept, since the guitar is adding an extra choice quality, namely versatility. If you are a Dreadnought playing looking for a smaller body, or an OM player looking for just a bit more power, this guitar will do it for you. The long proved combination of Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood provides a rich, deep growl and sufficient headroom when asked for,  and the balance and strong but a bit more rounded trebles Orchestra models are famed for.

Including: 

• 5 years Warranty to the original Owner.
• Includes 21% BTW/VAT/MwST (fully deductible on purchase Outside EC buyers, or for Outside Holland Entrepeneurs with VAT number)
• Santa Cruz Case & warranty card
  

  OM GRAND Specifications:

• Serial: #024
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood
• Body Binding: Ivoroid
• Back strip: Zipper Style
• Purfling style: Herringbone
• Rosette: Herringbone
• Bracing: Scalloped FW shifted SCGC style
• Scale: 25.375
• Nut Width: 45.2mm (1 3/4")
• String Spacing: 56.2mm (2 3/16")
• Scale Length: 645mm (25.375")
• Width at Lower bout: 408mm (16")
• Depth at the End block: 108mm (4 3/8")
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: V modified
• Bridge: Ebony
• Fingerboard: Ebony (Bound with Ivoroid)
• Fingerboard inlays: Micro pearl dots
• Headstock Shape: Solid Square
• Headstock Overlay: Ebony (Bound with Ivoroid)
• Headstock Inlay: Pearl SCGC Logo
• Tuners: Waverly
• Nut & Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge Pins: Ebony w/ Pearl Dots
• Case: Santa Cuz Deluxe Hardshell Case Included

 Need more information Call us on 0031523-232205, or send a message. Our service includes

• 5 years of TFOA guarantee, unless otherwise specified.

• 1 year of TFOA guarantee on used guitars, unless the guitar is sold as a project guitar (sold as is)
• 14 day return warranty
• free set-up of your instrument to your liking
• free shipping in the Netherlands (25 Euro for the rest of Europe, 95 Euro to the USA and Japan)
• pickup of your trade guitar can be arranged for.
• We are obligated to our on-line customers.