Santa Cruz OM Pre War 50th Anniversary Limited Edition #6455

The Santa Cruz OM Pre-War 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is a masterwork that feels as though it has traveled through time, capturing the soul of a golden-era instrument while delivering the precision and refinement of modern luthiery. Every detail speaks quietly but confidently of craftsmanship, restraint, and reverence for tradition.

Its foundation begins with a resonant pairing of Indian rosewood back and sides and a clear, responsive Sitka spruce top. This classic tonewood combination yields a voice that is both expansive and articulate, with deep, piano-like lows, warm and complex mids, and shimmering highs that bloom with remarkable clarity. The advanced X scalloped bracing brings the top to life with sensitivity and headroom, allowing the instrument to respond effortlessly to the lightest touch or a more assertive attack.

Visually, the guitar leans into understated elegance. The violin purfling rosette and matching single violin purfling trace the instrument with a sense of quiet sophistication, while black binding frames the body with crisp definition. The high-gloss clear finish on the top, back, and sides enhances the natural beauty of the woods, while the matte neck offers a smooth, fast feel that invites long playing sessions.

The V-shaped neck with a volute is a nod to pre-war tradition, offering both structural integrity and a comfortably substantial grip. With a 1-3/4 inch nut width and a 25.375 inch scale length, the guitar strikes a perfect balance between playability and tension, making it equally suited for fingerstyle nuance and flatpicking precision. Ebony appointments, including the heel cap adorned with a subtle “50,” quietly commemorate the anniversary, while the minimal 2 mm dot inlays and white side dots keep the aesthetic clean and focused.

The solid peghead, capped with Indian rosewood and marked by the SCGC inlay, pairs beautifully with nickel Waverly tuners, ensuring both visual harmony and reliable tuning stability. A tortoise pickguard adds a final touch of vintage character.

Weighing just 3 pounds 14 ounces, this OM is exceptionally light in hand, enhancing its resonance and responsiveness. It arrives protected in a hard case, ready to become both a player’s companion and a collector’s treasure.

This is not just an instrument. It is a celebration of 50 years of dedication to tone, tradition, and the art of guitar making.

Other specifications of the OM/PW include:

• Wood Type Indian Rosewood
• Back Stripe None
• Binding Black
• Wood Type Sitka Spruce
• Rosette Violin Purfle Combo
• Purfling Single Violin Purfling
• Bracing/Voicing Advanced X/Scalloped
• Peghead Solid
• Peghead Binding None
• Overlay Material Indian Rosewood
• Headstock Inlay SCGC
• Width at Nut 1-3/4"
• Neck Shape V with Volute
• Side Dots White
• Inlay 2mm dots
• Width at 14th Fret 2-3/16
• Ebony Heel Cap with (50) 
• Scale Length 25.375
• Top Clear
• Back & Sides Clear/Buffed
• Neck Clear/Matte
• Pickguard Tortoise
• Tuners/gears Nickel Waverly
• 3 lbs 14 oz
• Hardshell Case
• #6455

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