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The 1996 Santa Cruz H is a masterfully crafted acoustic guitar that exemplifies the artistry and tradition of high-end luthiery. Its stunning Sitka spruce top provides a clear, balanced tonal foundation, while the Indian rosewood back and sides contribute warmth, depth, and a rich tonal complexity. Sitka spruce braces ensure structural integrity and enhance the guitar's resonance, allowing for dynamic and responsive playability. Grained ivoroid binding elegantly frames the body and fingerboard, complemented by Purfle Combo top purfling and a fiber rosette for a touch of understated sophistication.
The guitar's Honduran mahogany neck is shaped with a comfortable round profile, paired with an ebony fingerboard and bridge for durability and a silky smooth playing experience. Delicate 2mm dot inlays and black side dots offer subtle visual guidance without overpowering the instrument's natural beauty. The square headstock shape, adorned with an ebony veneer and the SCGC inlay, exudes timeless charm, further enhanced by chrome Schaller tuning machines with ebony buttons for precise and stable tuning.
Functional elegance extends to the rope backstrip and the thoughtfully designed dimensions, including a 25.375" scale length, 1 11/16" nut width, and 2 3/16" bridge spacing, ensuring optimal playability and tonal clarity. Whether you’re a fingerstyle aficionado or a strumming enthusiast, the Santa Cruz H delivers an exceptional musical experience, housed in a durable hard case for protection and portability. This guitar is a true testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials that define Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s legacy.
Other specifications include:
- Sitka Spruce Top
- Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
- Sitka Spruce Braces
- Grained Ivoroid Body & Fingerboard Binding
- Purfle Combo Top Purfling
- Fiber Rosette
- Rope Backstrip
- Honduran Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
- 2mm Dot Fingerboard Inlays
- Square Headstock Shape
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Round Neck Profile
- Black Side Dots
- SCGC Headstock Inlay
- Chrome Schaller Tuning Machines with Ebony Buttons
- Hard Case
- Professionally Installed Under Saddle Piezo Pickup
- 25.375" Scale Length
- 1 11/16" Nut Width
- 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 4 oz
- #419
For more information about the Santa Cruz H, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Santa Cruz
- Body Style
- H
- Actual Weight
- 4.4
- Model
- H
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year
- 1996
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The 1996 Santa Cruz H is a masterfully crafted acoustic guitar that exemplifies the artistry and tradition of high-end luthiery. Its stunning Sitka spruce top provides a clear, balanced tonal foundation, while the Indian rosewood back and sides contribute warmth, depth, and a rich tonal complexity. Sitka spruce braces ensure structural integrity and enhance the guitar's resonance, allowing for dynamic and responsive playability. Grained ivoroid binding elegantly frames the body and fingerboard, complemented by Purfle Combo top purfling and a fiber rosette for a touch of understated sophistication.
The guitar's Honduran mahogany neck is shaped with a comfortable round profile, paired with an ebony fingerboard and bridge for durability and a silky smooth playing experience. Delicate 2mm dot inlays and black side dots offer subtle visual guidance without overpowering the instrument's natural beauty. The square headstock shape, adorned with an ebony veneer and the SCGC inlay, exudes timeless charm, further enhanced by chrome Schaller tuning machines with ebony buttons for precise and stable tuning.
Functional elegance extends to the rope backstrip and the thoughtfully designed dimensions, including a 25.375" scale length, 1 11/16" nut width, and 2 3/16" bridge spacing, ensuring optimal playability and tonal clarity. Whether you’re a fingerstyle aficionado or a strumming enthusiast, the Santa Cruz H delivers an exceptional musical experience, housed in a durable hard case for protection and portability. This guitar is a true testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials that define Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s legacy.
Other specifications include:
- Sitka Spruce Top
- Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
- Sitka Spruce Braces
- Grained Ivoroid Body & Fingerboard Binding
- Purfle Combo Top Purfling
- Fiber Rosette
- Rope Backstrip
- Honduran Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
- 2mm Dot Fingerboard Inlays
- Square Headstock Shape
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Round Neck Profile
- Black Side Dots
- SCGC Headstock Inlay
- Chrome Schaller Tuning Machines with Ebony Buttons
- Hard Case
- Professionally Installed Under Saddle Piezo Pickup
- 25.375" Scale Length
- 1 11/16" Nut Width
- 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 4 oz
- #419
For more information about the Santa Cruz H, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Santa Cruz
- Body Style
- H
- Actual Weight
- 4.4
- Model
- H
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year
- 1996
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