Richard Hoover's Santa Cruz Guitar Company launched the OM/PW to capture pre-war Martin warmth using hot hide glue, scalloped bracing, and meticulously voiced tops. It offers vintage-leaning response with the consistency boutique buyers expect.
- Introduced: Early 2000s (Santa Cruz custom shop)
- Signature traits: Adirondack bracing, herringbone trim, custom neck profiles
- Notable players: Eric Skye, folk duo accompanists, boutique aficionados
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