Description

Some guitars tell a story. Others are the story. The Santa Cruz The Vault Series OM Style 45 is a masterwork of craftsmanship, history, and artistry—a celebration of the extraordinary journey from the depths of time to the heights of musical brilliance.

In the winter of 1700 AD, the earth shuddered as the Juan de Fuca plate slid beneath the North American plate, reshaping the coastline and burying ancient cedar forests beneath layers of earth and water. Over centuries, these trees lay in silence, their wood darkening in an alchemical transformation as iron and tannins wove a tapestry of black tones into the grain. This rare Renaissance Cedar, reborn from its watery grave, now sings with unparalleled depth and complexity, offering tones as rich as its history.

Complementing the rarity of the top is The Tree Mahogany back and sides—a fabled tonewood prized for its visual and tonal brilliance. This wood, with its striking figure and warm, resonant voice, creates a symbiotic partnership with the Renaissance Cedar, delivering a tonal palette that is both powerful and nuanced.

Santa Cruz Guitar Company is renowned for its dedication to excellence, and the OM Style 45 exemplifies this legacy:

Advanced X Adirondack Spruce Bracing: Attached with hot hide glue for maximum resonance and longevity.
Gold Awabi Inlays: Luxurious purfling and rosette designs accentuate the instrument's elegance.
Vines and Songbirds in 14K Gold and Silver: A fingerboard and headstock adorned with intricate, luminous inlays.
Hand-Carved Honduran Mahogany Neck: A comfortable V profile neck for effortless playability.

Every detail speaks of refinement, from the tortoise shell bindings to the high-gloss finish that highlights the wood’s natural beauty. Gold Waverly tuners with engraved buttons ensure both functionality and aesthetic perfection.

The tone of this guitar transcends description—a harmonic blend of depth, clarity, and warmth. The Renaissance Cedar top delivers haunting lows and shimmering highs, while The Tree Mahogany back provides a balanced projection. This guitar doesn’t just play music; it breathes life into every note.

Owning the Santa Cruz The Vault Series OM Style 45 is not merely acquiring a guitar—it is embracing a legacy. It is the embodiment of history, art, and sound, crafted for those who seek not just an instrument but an heirloom.

Let the OM Style 45 inspire you. Let it sing to you of beauty forged in darkness, of renewal from chaos, of music that endures forever. This is not just a guitar—it is your story waiting to be told.

Other specifications include:

Dark Forest Ancient Cypress Top
The Tree Mahogany Back & Sides
Advanced X Adirondack Spruce Braces Attached with Hot Hide Glue
Backlit Tortoise Shell Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
45 Style Gold Awabi Purfling on Top, Fingerboard Extension, Back, Sides & Tail Wedge
Gold Awabi Rosette
Flag of Nations Backstrip
Honduran Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer
14K Gold Vines with Silver Songbird, 14K Gold Script Santa Cruz Headstock Inlays
14K Gold Songbird Vine Fingerboard Inlay
14K Gold Leaf Bridge Inlays
Gold Awabi Fingerboard & Headstock Purfling
Songbird Scrimshaw Heelcap
V Neck Profile
White Side Dots
Ebony Pins with MOP Dots
High Gloss Body & Headstock Finish
High Gloss Neck Finish
Tortoise Pickguard
Gold Waverlys with Engraved Buttons
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
25.375" Scale Length (Standard)
Hard Case
4 lb 3 oz