Versatile Santa Cruz OM Custom Sunburst. This time-tested design ensures large bass response and overall volume and is very comfortable to play. The OM has secured its place in history as a powerful and versatile voice for public performance.
The origins of this fine Santa Cruz OM Sunburst date back to the 1920s. Back then, 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.
The OM is delightfully versatile. Our OM players range from blazing flat picker James Nash to John Mayer and Elvis Costello. The Santa Cruz Guitar Company OM provides clean, loud mid-range and trebles that are complimented by a slightly predominant bass. Deeply appreciated for fingerstyle and contemporary flat-picking work, the OM is our number one request. Click the start button below for a sound impression:
Price includes:
- Santa Cruz Limited lifetime warranty
- 21% VAT included. For buyers outside the Eurozone, the VAT will be deducted.
- Free shipping to Benelux countries.
- We ship worldwide. Call or mail for costs.
- 14 day Return policy applies.
- Pickup of your guitar for repair, consignment or trade can be arranged.
- All guitars come with a new set of strings and a setup to your liking.
