Sound Pure's Take

Another masterful OOO from Santa Cruz!  This one strikes the balance between an open, expansive, extremely resonant voice and a taut, articulate response.   The sheer acoustic presence conjures a sonic Wild West that completely wraps you up...each note rings as clear, pure, and far-reaching as starlight on a dark night in Big Sky Country, shining down on the vast landscape below--3-dimensional sound is an understatement!  This old cowboy's got a few tricks up his sleeve, too--the subtle use of Brazilian Rosewood on the board, bridge, and headstock (not to mention that killer "buttered toast" finish!) speaks to the staggering level of quality waiting to be discovered under that rope rosette.  And you better believe this OOO won't be in town long--give us a call today before it hits the trail!




Condition: Used, Very Good

From Santa Cruz Guitars

The OOO is the 12-fret predecessor of the OM. If access past the 12th fret is of no concern, the OOO adds some distinct advantages tonally and cosmetically. The extension of the body to the 12th fret adds additional airspace, which translates into increased sound volume and a more predominate bass in the EQ. The slotted peghead is a standard feature that adds classic styling. The peghead’s reduced mass accentuates the guitar’s open, airy ambiance, making it a fingerstyle favorite.  You’ve seen the SCGC OOO on stage with Jeff Tweedy and Dave Matthews as a solid performing songwriter’s tool. It has also been heard in numerous recordings as a mainstay of pro session players. You will find immediate purpose for the OOO and wonder why you didn’t have it in your arsenal all along.

OOO S/N 4719 Brazilian Fingerboard/bridge/overlay, cowboy rope rosette/ top purfling, vintage amber 'buttered toast' finish

Stock Specs (aside changes listed above):

Body Wood Type Indian Rosewood
  Back Stripe Zipper
  Binding Ivoroid
  Other 12 Fret
Top Wood Type Sitka Spruce
  Rosette Ivoroid
  Purfling Herringbone
  Bracing/Voicing Scalloped
Neck Peghead Slotted
  Peghead Binding Ivoroid
  Overlay Material Ebony
  Headstock Inlay SCGC Mini
  Width at Nut 1-3/4″
  Neck Shape V (no volute)
Fingerboard Side Dots Black
  Inlay Diamond & Squares Short Pattern
  Width at 14th Fret 2-3/16
  Binding Ivoroid
  Scale Length 25.375
Finish Top Clear
  Back & Sides Clear/Buffed
  Neck Clear/Matte
Setup Pickguard Tortoise
  Tuners/gears Nickel Waverlys w/ Ivoroid Buttons
Dimensions Body Length 20.5″
  Body Depth 3.25-4.25″
  Number of Frets 18
  Frets Clear of the Body 12
  Lower Bout 15″
  Waist 9.25″
  Upper Bout 10.875″

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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