OM Pre-War
A pre-war-spec Orchestra Model with advanced/scalloped X bracing for big bass and vintage presence.
About this guitar
The OM Pre-War applies the same advanced-X, scalloped-bracing, pre-war-inspired design used on the D Pre-War to the smaller OM body, with Indian rosewood back/sides, a Sitka spruce top, and a V-neck with volute, aimed at players who want strong bass response and rhythm presence in an OM-size instrument.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | None |
| Body - Binding | Black |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Violin Purfle Combo |
| Top - Purfling | Single Violin Purfling |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Advanced X/Scalloped |
| Neck - Peghead | Solid |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | None |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | SCGC |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-3/4" |
| Neck - Neck Shape | V with Volute |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | White |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | 2mm dots |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16 |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Black |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 25.375 |
| Finish - Top | Clear |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Matte |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Nickel Waverly |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Low Tension |
| 50th Anniversary Edition | A limited-run 50th Anniversary Edition of the OM Pre-War is offered with a unique 50th heel cap and interior label, alongside the standard ongoing catalog version |
| Custom Options | Long list of wood/hardware/finish options available at no additional charge via Design Your Own configurator |
Quick answers
- How much does the OM Pre-War cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the OM Pre-War still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the OM Pre-War?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co., building gear since 1976. Where it's built: Handcrafted in Santa Cruz, California, at 400 to 500 guitars a year. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.
- What warranty does Santa Cruz Guitar Co. offer?
- Lifetime warranty and customer service for registered guitars. New guitars must be registered within 2 weeks of purchase.