An OM hatching!

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    • #7210
      haasome
      Participant

        Through the graciousness of Carolyn, here’s  a peek at another hatching. This Euro/Coco OM is expected to fly sometime in May. It’s always exciting and it’s always a pleasure working with the best people on the planet. Thank you team SCGC.


        – Paul –

      • #7219
        indexless
        Keymaster

          Only the beginning of a beautiful thing, play it forever

        • #7220
          iim7V7IM7
          Participant

            Congrats Hank….

            My FS was due in March. After not hearing anything since January, I inquired and is mine now also due sometime in May like yours.

          • #7221
            Dannymeeg
            Participant

              Oh wow! How exciting!

            • #7223
              bert
              Participant

                Looking good Paul, love OMs… you’ve got the stars lined up pretty well.

                best regards, bert

              • #7224
                Hank
                Participant

                  Paul…..That is going to be super.

                  Is this “The Last ONE” ???

                  • #7411
                    haasome
                    Participant

                      I wasn’t dodging you, I just saw this question Hank. My last one? Well…. As I told my wife, this is probably it. She just rolled her eyes, laughed and said “Sure it is honey.” It could be though. But I just love the damn things so much.


                      – Paul –

                  • #7229
                    iim7V7IM7
                    Participant

                      Sorry, I misread the post. Congrats Paul….

                    • #7232
                      Chrisakadigdog
                      Participant

                        That looks like S29 purfling and coupled with the abalone rosette makes for very unique and cool looks.

                        The wait will be well worth the treasure at the end

                         

                      • #7349
                        haasome
                        Participant

                          Delivered to The Music Emporium yesterday and I drive over tomorrow to pick it up.

                          Custom Cocobolo/European OM Model with Adirondack bracing/hot hide glue, Koa bindings, 2-1/4” bridge spacing, Cocobolo overlay, abalone rosette, S29 top border & back strip, 45 style fingerboard inlays, SCGC logo in abalone, sunburst top and nickel Waverly tuners 18:1 with Ebony knobs.

                          https://i.imgur.com/lxxoMZD.jpg


                          – Paul –

                        • #7351
                          indexless
                          Keymaster

                            oh my

                          • #7353
                            Hank
                            Participant

                              Paul,

                              If this Beautiful insrtument is indeed the final Custon Build , then I would say you are “Going Out On Top “……..I know it will sound as wonderful as it looks.

                              Congrats on a true heritage guitar…….Play on Mate.

                               

                            • #7357
                              Chrisakadigdog
                              Participant

                                That is one of the most striking finishes ever WOW!

                              • #7360
                                haasome
                                Participant

                                  Thanks guys. I picked up the little beauty this morning and it’s one of those instruments that seems just right — immediately. Most custom guitars I’ve had built take time to settle it, but this one is mellow and resonate from the start. I expect it will become quite something as it figures itself out. The color is quite striking in person. It’s different,  colorful and beautiful! I’m a happy boy!


                                  – Paul –

                                • #7361
                                  Hank
                                  Participant

                                    Glad you let us know it arrived safe.

                                    Recording soon ??? of all your SCs.

                                    • #7364
                                      haasome
                                      Participant

                                        This is my 6th SCGC guitar. I bought 3 ready-made models that were great, but not exactly what I was hoping for. So, 1 by 1 I replaced them with 3 custom orders. Talking with Richard and Carolyn resulted in my current SCGC trio of perfection. I have a Euro/Coco OMG, a Euro/Mahogany H13, and (now) a Euro/ Coco OM. I think they are as good as it gets, none stand out as best; and they each provide a different tonal experience. The playing experience (feel & feedback) is fantastically similar. Some friends think I’m a bit nuts to go the route I did. However, I knew what I was looking for and knew Richard and Carolyn are great listeners who are able to deliver exactly what I hoped for.


                                        – Paul –

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                                    • #7362
                                      iim7V7IM7
                                      Participant

                                        Congrats….

                                      • #7371
                                        tadol
                                        Senior Moderator

                                          I’d love to hear more about the differences between OM and the OMG! I’ve played a couple of them, but never had a chance to compare 2 with the same materials –

                                          • #7447
                                            haasome
                                            Participant

                                              After playing the OM for 5 weeks, I have a better idea how it compares to the OMG. The biggest difference is how the OM rings like a bell through the entire tonal spectrum. Strong bass is developing, but the ring of all notes is pretty amazing. On the other hand, the OMG’s character is clearly marked by its dark, rich and balanced qualities. Both are amazing, but for having the same woods, it throws out the idea that you can get a clear answer to: what does Cocobolo sound like. As we often say, it’s all about the build in capable hands.


                                              – Paul –

                                          • #7372
                                            haasome
                                            Participant

                                              I liked my Euro/Cocobolo OMG so much that when I was placing the order for the OM, I spoke with Richard about the things I liked so much about the OMG we had worked on a couple of years prior. I had asked for a dark, “wet” tone with very present mids and trebles. I’ll spare the details of our conversation, but it was fascinating and he was incredibly generous sharing his knowledge and time. He aimed to incorporate those qualities in the OM design, realizing the OM is smaller and has its own personality because of the size difference. With that as prelude…

                                              The biggest difference to my ear is that the OMG (besides having a bigger tone) is that it has an amazing thick, rich, dark tone. I wouldn’t say it’s louder or more powerful, but it does have a bigger sound,. The OM has glorious mids and trebles rooted with that solid bass thump. It has a quicker response than the OMG, which is what we were aiming for. I think bracing came into play in that regard. The OM does not have a predominantly rich, dark tone, but it is perfectly balanced and highly harmonic. Both guitars are absolutely amazing. I have (too) many great guitars and I can say the OMG and OM are as good as it gets!

                                              I haven’t had a chance to tell Richard how happy  am with the OM — but if you are reading this Richard, Merci!


                                              – Paul –

                                            • #7374
                                              Dannymeeg
                                              Participant

                                                Wow! That’s a beautiful guitar! Health to enjoy!

                                              • #7448
                                                bert
                                                Participant

                                                  Congratulations Paul, sweet OM.     bert

                                                • #7449
                                                  dwarfrat
                                                  Participant

                                                    OM continues to be my favorite Cruz. In 1999 I found a plain Jane Mahogany and Adirondack model that was the finest SCGC  I ever heard. I had to sell it for bathroom repairs. Broke my heart.

                                                    I’ve played many Cruz OMs since then, but that one was special.

                                                  • #7450
                                                    Hank
                                                    Participant

                                                      I agree…mostly….with the comments about the OMs being the best of the SCGC lineup.

                                                      But I’ve been spending a lot of time with the H-13 and the 000 of late…..Certainly equal to my ear.

                                                      • #7451
                                                        haasome
                                                        Participant

                                                          I agree Hank, my H-13 and OMG are equal but (quite) different from my OM. I love them all!


                                                          – Paul –

                                                      • #7452
                                                        dwarfrat
                                                        Participant

                                                          I’m gearing up to visit Sylvan and play everything in the store.

                                                          Again.

                                                          • #7453
                                                            haasome
                                                            Participant

                                                              When you visit I’d love to get your impressions on the SCGC 000 Custom Adirondack Spruce & Koa. It’s a knockout and seems to have been hanging in the shop for a while.


                                                              – Paul –

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