2024-2025 DYNAMITE GUITARS RAFFLE!
2024–2025 Annual Omni Raffle Winners Announced
Thank you for your generous support of the Omni Foundation!
Your participation in our raffle helps us continue to bring the world’s finest guitarists to San Francisco and support our mission of making live guitar music accessible to all communities, including young people under 18 who can attend our concerts for free.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners:
GRAND PRIZES
Heritage Model Classical Guitar with Case, Spruce and Rosewood, 650 mm scale – courtesy of Hill Guitar Company
* Seth Spalding
ALHAMBRA GUITARRAS Spanish Classical Guitar with BAM Hardshell Case
* Ann Danforth
Guitar Salon International Loriente “Clarita” Classical Guitar with Case
* Leonard Ng
Romero Creations Tiny Tenor 6-String Daniel Ho Signature Model
* Jefrey Eng
Journey Instruments OC520 Classical Travel Guitar
* Felix Vergara
Kala Acacia Tenor Ukulele with Deluxe Cloth Case Courtesy of Guitar Solo
* May Koski
PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS (30 minutes on Zoom with world-renowned guitarists)
* Eric Valentino
* Peggy Cmiel
LUXURY GETAWAYS
Two-Night Stay at The Penthouse at Miramar
* Donatello Bonato
Beachfront Paradise Two-Night Stay
* Farinaz Agharabi
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Five Prizes – $100 Gift Certificates to Guitar Solo in San Francisco
* Mark Macalik
* Ventzi Zhechev
* Ja0a Dadoun
* Dean Silvers
* George Wang
CONCERT SERIES TICKETS
A Pair of Tickets to 4 concerts of your choice from our 2025-2026 Dynamite Guitar Series
* Nicholas Todisco
PLAYER PACKAGES
D’Addario Player Packages (strings and accessories)
* Bernard Holcomb
* Todd Johnson
AirTurn PED500 Bluetooth Page-Turning Pedal
* Andrei Broder
* Jill Slocum
Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to everyone who participated. Your support makes our mission possible. We look forward to seeing you at the concerts in our 2025-2026 season.
Sincerely,
Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts
RAFFLE PRIZES
Winners will be announced via email and posted to Facebook and Instagram on May 4th, 2025.
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The Hill Guitar Company
hillguitar.com
Heritage Model Classical Guitar with Case
Spruce and Rosewood
650 mm scale
Value: $5500
SPECIFICATIONS:
Year: 2018, Serial Number 4134
Model: Heritage
Soundboard: Solid European Spruce
Back/Sides: Indian rosewood
Neck: Spanish Cedar
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bracing: Fan
String Length: 650mm
Finish: French polish
Tuners: Gotoh
Lightweight truss rod
Fingerboard @ nut: 51mm
compensated nut and saddle
12 hole bridge
ALHAMBRA GUITARRAS Spanish classical guitar w/BAM hardshell case
Depending on the needs of the guitarist, different materials, designs and finishes are used.
In the instruments of the student line, the string action (distance between the fingerboard and the string) is lower to facilitate the study, the action increases until reaching the professional line.
To differentiate the different finishes, four lines have been established: Student, Conservatory, Professional and the new Exotic Woods Custom Collection series.
Value: $5250
Guitar Salon International Loriente “Clarita” Guitar and Case
Guitar Salon International is proud to present our “GSI Studio” line of classical and flamenco guitars. Made to our exacting standards from all solid woods, we believe that these instruments represent the ultimate value in its class.
The Clarita features marbled cherry wood binding, which is reminiscent of the simpler yet charming guitars of Domingo Esteso. Although less elaborate in detailing than the other models in the line, the Clarita is a true concert guitar with great warmth, sustain and presence. Perfect for both the concert stage and recording studio.
- TOP
- Spruce
- BACK & SIDES
- Indian Rosewood
- SCALE LENGTH
- 650 mm
- NUT WIDTH
- 52 mm
- FINISH
- Lacquer
Value: $2400
Romero Creations
Tiny Tenor 6-String
Daniel Ho Signature Model
The Tiny Tenor 6 String is a punchy little instrument with lots of overtones and great sustain. Perfect for the guitar player who is wanting that ukulele sound or ukulele player looking for the benefit of 2 added bass strings
Value: $1000
Journey Instruments OC520 Classical Travel Guitar
The Journey OC520 is a premium collapsible classical travel guitar with a solid cedar top and rosewood back and sides, delivering rich tone in a compact, airline-friendly design.
Key Features:
- Great Sound & Playability – Torres bracing and a sound port enhance projection, making it almost as loud as a full-size classical guitar. Standard 52mm nut width and 650mm scale length for a traditional feel.
- 17 Frets Total – 12 frets to the body for a classic classical guitar setup.
- Ultimate Travel Companion – The detachable neck allows it to collapse to carry-on size, and it comes with a TSA-compliant gig bag for stress-free air travel.
- Comfortable & Ergonomic – A parlor-sized body, Manzer wedge design, and easy playability reduce fatigue, making it ideal for long practice or performance sessions.
- Built-in Electronics – Equipped with a JourneyTek™ under-bridge pickup, ready for amplification in any setting.
Stay inspired and keep playing anywhere with this premium travel-friendly classical guitar.
Value: $669.99
KALA ACACIA TENOR UKULELE WITH DELUXE CLOTH CASE FROM GUITAR SOLO
Value: $500
GSP is an internationally recognized source for guitar music, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, strings, accessories, gig bags & hard cases, and information. Catering to professionals and enthusiasts, our San Francisco retail store, Guitar Solo, was voted “Best Place to Buy a Guitar” in SF Weekly’s “Best of San Francisco” and The Guardian’s “Best of The Bay Area” issues. It is the place to find just about anything for the acoustic guitar – steel or nylon.
Two Night Stay at The Penthouse at Miramar
Beachfront Luxury Penthouse (over 3000 sqft) with a private patio overlooking the ocean. Listed on Airbnb.com with photos and description. Fabulous, one-of-a-kind two night oceanfront stay, 30 minutes south of San Francisco.
Value: $ 2500
BEACHFRONT PARADISE – Two Night Stay
Oceanfront Cottage in Half Moon Bay
3 BR, 1 BA with direct beach access.
Value: $1600
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13347921?source_impression_id=p3_1726183395_P3mtvA_tAF9KAHlv
Five Prizes: $100 Gift Certificates to Guitar Solo in San Francisco.
Guitar Solo offers a full range of products for Classical and Acoustic Guitars and Ukuleles.
Catering to professionals and enthusiasts, our San Francisco retail store, Guitar Solo, was voted “Best Place to Buy a Guitar” in SF Weekly’s “Best of San Francisco” and The Guardian’s “Best of The Bay Area” issues. It is the place to find just about anything for the acoustic guitar – steel or nylon.
Mail-order or walk-in at 230 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Value: $100 each
A Pair of Tickets to 4 concerts of your choice from our 2025-2026 Dynamite Guitar Series.
Value: $1200
AirTurn PED500 Bluetooth Page-Turning pedals ($89 value)
Two Prizes: AirTurn PED500 Bluetooth Pedal – The Most Portable Hands-Free Solution
• Ultra-Portable & Lightweight – Slim design makes it easy to pack and take anywhere, perfect for performers, presenters, and professionals on the go.
• Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity – Seamlessly connects to your device and works with over 100 AirTurn-compatible apps for music, lyrics, slides, and more.
• Ideal for Seated or Standing Performers – Designed for use in any performance setting, whether in an orchestra, on stage, or in a studio.
• Ultra-Quiet, Tactile Switches – Smooth, silent operation for live performances, ensuring transitions without unwanted noise.
• Reliable on Any Surface – High-performance anti-slip pads and raised target zones keep it stable on hardwood floors, carpets, and more.
• Versatile Control – Effortlessly manage teleprompters, setlists, backing tracks, or presentation slides with precision.
• Built for Convenience – Easy setup and intuitive operation make it an essential tool for musicians, speakers, and content creators.
