As with any Santa Cruz OM, the expected balance and note clarity are present; but this guitar offers a more interesting series of overtones than a standard model.

Why We Love This

We've ordered the quilted Sapele & European Spruce combination on a Santa Cruz OM several times now; and we'd liken it to an OM-18 on steroids. While the voice is warm and open (cut from the C.F. Martin cloth), the sound of this guitar is "wetter" than you'd expect from something uber-traditional. As with any Santa Cruz OM, the expected balance and note clarity are present; but this guitar offers a more interesting series of overtones than a standard model, making it a great choice for players who spend a lot of time in alternate tunings (or players who crave sustain and depth of tone). As beautiful-looking as it is powerful-sounding, this nicely customized Santa Cruz OM is a great choice for anyone interested in a versatile guitar whose sound ventures off the beaten path. Priced with Ameritage hard case.