Description

The 2024 Santa Cruz OM Custom is a true masterpiece, where rare and ancient tonewoods meet the highest level of lutherie. At its heart lies an Old Growth German Spruce top, revered for its clarity, warmth, and dynamic responsiveness. But the true soul of this guitar lies in its back and sides, crafted from Ancient Kauri—one of the rarest and most storied woods on Earth, hand-selected by Richard Hoover. Pulled from New Zealand's prehistoric bogs, this Kauri has been perfectly preserved for thousands of years, offering a voice that is uniquely deep, rich, and resonant, carrying with it the weight of history in every note. Advanced X Adirondack Spruce bracing, scalloped and secured with hot hide glue, ensures superior projection, tonal balance, and longevity. Cocobolo accents—gracing the binding, peghead overlay, heelcap, tail wedge, fingerboard, and bridge—add an exquisite visual contrast, their deep hues complementing the golden glow of the Ancient Kauri. A purfle combo top border, abalone rosette, and abalone backstrip elevate the aesthetic, blending elegance with natural beauty. The solid square headstock, adorned with an SCGC inlay, and the Diamonds & Squares fingerboard inlays pay homage to classic tradition. Designed for effortless playability, its standard V-profile neck with volute, 25.375” scale length, and perfectly spaced bridge ensure a smooth, balanced feel. Nickel Waverly tuning machines with snakewood buttons offer both precision and a refined touch. Housed in a premium Ameritage hard case, this OM Custom is more than an instrument—it is a sonic time capsule, an heirloom of sound and craftsmanship, destined to inspire for generations to come.

Other specifications of the OM Custom include:

Old Growth German Spruce Top
Ancient Kauri Back & Sides - Selected by Richard Hoover
Advanced X Adirondack Spruce Braces w/Hot Hide Glue - Scalloped
Cocobolo Body Binding
Cocobolo Fingerboard Binding
Cocobolo Peghead Binding
Cocobolo Headstock Overlay
Cocobolo Heelcap
Cocobolo Tail Wedge
Cocobolo Fingerboard & Bridge
Purfle Combo Top Border
Abalone Rosette & Backstrip
Solid Square Headstock
SCGC Headstock Inlay
Diamonds & Squares Fingerboard Inlay
Standard V Profile Neck with Volute
White Fingerboard Side Dots
25.375" Scale Length
1 3/4" Nut width
2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
Fully Buffed Top, Back, Side & Neck Finish
Tortoise Pickguard - Uninstalled In Case
Nickel Waverly Tuning Machines with Snakewood Buttons
Ameritage Hard Case
3 lb 9 oz