Santa Cruz OM Pre-War - Adirondack Top - Natural

Given the opportunity to hear a truly sophisticated guitar, players experienced a paradigm shift in what they thought possible. This time-tested design ensures large bass response and overall volume. The Pre War design package is presented with understated and elegant appointments to emphasize master grade materials, tone and workmanship. It is perfect for the aficionado that loves the advantages of a professional boutique instrument featuring Indian Rosewood sides and back with Sitka Spruce top, unassuming solid square headstock and a V neck with volute. Under the hood, the Pre War design package honors its pre-WWII predecessors with an advanced X and scalloped top bracing. The OM/PW’s versatility and ergonomics lend great appeal for traditional picking styles and impressive rhythm work. Expect the predominant bass and throaty presence of the surviving pre-war antiques. There are no unnecessary design features on this model, simply the finest materials treated to SCGC’s state of the art lutherie.

Top: Adirondack Spruce  

Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood

Neck: Honduran Mahogany

Body Binding: Black with Single Violin Purfling

Bridge: Ebony Belly-Style with 2 3/16" Spacing

Fingerboard: Ebony with 2mm Dots

Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP Dot

Nut: Bone, 1 3/4"

Saddle: Bone, Drop-In

Neck Profile: V with Volute

Peghead Profile: Square 

Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable

Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-Silver

Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo

Tuners: Nickel Waverly (16:1 Ratio)

Backstrip: None

Rosette: Violin Purfle Combo

Scale Length: 25.375"

Bracing Material: Adirondack Spruce

Brace Pattern: Advanced scalloped X-brace

Radius: 14"- 26" Compound

Body Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck Finish: Matte

Pickguard: Tortoise

Strings: .012-.053

Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case