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Sold2022 Santa Cruz OM/Pre War Model 1 13/16" Nut Short Scale!
This OM Pre-War model is the perfect guitar for finger-style or pick playing! It is in very excellent condition and has only been played lightly. Its custom 1 13/16" width nut, 2 5/16" bridge spacing and Short Scale scale length make it super-comfortable guitar to play with lots of room for chording. Once you pick it up, you won’t want to put this beauty back down again! Indian Rosewood lends this guitar a big, round, warm tone while the responsive Old Growth Sitka Spruce top gives it clarity and a wide dynamic range. Advanced X Adirondack Spruce top bracing attached with hot hide glue adds to this guitar's complex traditional tone and Nickel Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons complete this fine instrument. It comes with its original hard shell case in excellent condition.
SoldSanta Cruz Vintage Southerner Slope D
This Vintage Southerner is a killer traditional slope-shoulder guitar! Beautiful Mahogany topped with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Adirondack Bracing attached with hot hide glue give this guitar the kind of killer tone that you thought couldn't be found any more. The 1 3/4" width nut varies just a hair from tradition but gives you a roomy, luxurious feel. All other specs standard to the model as listed on the SCGC website. A deluxe hard shell case is included.
SoldSanta Cruz OM/PW Model Guitar
We love the OM Pre-War model! The Adirondack Spruce advanced X and scalloped top bracing attached with hot hide glue give this guitar a complex traditional tone with warm low end. It’s 1 ¾” nut width and 25.375” scale length make this a super comfortable guitar to play. Once you pick it up, you won’t want to put this East Indian Rosewood and Sitka beauty back down again!
SoldSanta Cruz OOO Model Guitar
Nothing sings like a Santa Cruz OOO and this one is as sweet and warm as they make them! It's 1 3/4" width nut, 2 3/16" spring spacing and short scale combing to make this one of the most comfortable guitars to play that you can find. The custom features on this model that make it special are a Sinker Redwood top, Mahogany, Adirondack Spruce bracing attached with hot hide glue, maple body, fingerboard and peghead binding, script logo headstock inlay, ivoriod dot fingerboard inlays, bone bridge and end pins and nickel Waverly tuners with ivoroid knobs. All other specs are standard to the model. With deluxe hard shell case.
SoldSanta Cruz OMG Custom OM Grand Model
The OM Grand has everything that a regular OM has plus more volume, punch and bass. This custom OM Grand has an ideal combination of balanced tonewoods, Mahogany back and sides paired with a Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top with Adirondack Bracing attached with hot hide glue. It is a breeze to play with 1 ¾” nut, 2 3/16” saddle spacing and a 25.375" scale length. The tortoise body, fingerboard and peghead binding add an elegant vibe to this beauty. A hard shell case is also provided.
Sold2014 Santa Cruz 1934 OM
We are proud and privileged to present one of the true holy grails of the acoustic guitar world, the Santa Cruz 1934 OM! The tone on this instrument is just beautiful thanks to its old growth Brazilian Rosewood and old Adirondack Spruce. It is set up perfectly and the neck features a traditional 1 3/4" width nut and 25.25" scale for an incredible feel. It is in excellent condition with only the lightest fret wear or signs of play. The case is very clean too as this guitar has never been "gigged". This is instrument is one of "the good ones", super-cool and inspiring to play! This guitar is Pre-Owned, and is sold without a warranty.
Sold2017 Santa Cruz Custom OM PW Brazilian Rosewood
If you've been searching for the sound, then this might be the guitar for you! This barely played Orchestra Model guitar features a set of over-the-top great sounding Brazilian Rosewood paired with Adirondack Spruce and Adi/bracing attached with hot hide glue. The Scalloped/Advanced X bracing gives this guitar and warm vintage tone with a wide dynamic range. The matte-finish neck has a 1 3/4" width nut and 25.375 scale length for easy playing. Other custom features are tortoise body binding, a Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay and elegant Diamond and Squares short pattern fingerboard inlays. This living room-only played OM PW comes with its original hard shell case in excellent condition too.
SoldSanta Cruz OM Model, The Tree, Fort Ross 'Chapel' Redwood
This custom OM has it all...magic tone and looks! We pulled out all the stops to select the best sets of tonewoods available. First, we picked a striking set of “The Tree” Mahogany that we loved for the back and sides and matched it with an Old Growth Fort Ross "Chapel" Redwood top. Then we selected appointments like Blue Paua Purfling and Fingerboard and Peghead Binding to complement these rare woods. We also spec'd Advanced X Adirondack braces attached with hot hide glue and a Script logo in Mother of Pearl. With Hard Shell Case
Sold2023 Santa Cruz Custom OM/Pre War Model
This barely used super custom OM/Prewar is in excellent condition and sounds so sweet! It features a gorgeous set of Bubinga back and sides and an Italian Spruce top. Its 1 3/4" nut and short scale makes for easy fingering . Its Tortoise body, neck and peghead binding, Cowboy Rope Rosette and top purfling look great. Its Cocobolo fingerboard and bridge bridge look and feel great and mellow out the tone. Its Coco peghead overlay, SCGC logo on fingerboard and a Buttered Toast sunburst add the final cosmetic touches to this beauty. All other specs are standard to the model. Santa Cruz's 2024 MSRP for this guitar is $11,109 so this guitar also represents a killer value! It comes with its original hard shell case also in excellent condition. Top Wood: Italian Spruce Back wood: Bubinga Shape: OM Nut width: 1 3/4" Scale: Short
SoldSanta Cruz OO-42 - Brazilian Cutaway!
It just doesn’t get any better than this! This model has the exact specs of this shop's owner's #1 guitar that was modeled on a 1926 OO-42 that he had a long time ago. It is perfect for all kinds of finger-style. It plays like a dream and is very responsive to changes in touch and has rare and inspiring tone. It boasts Tier 1 Brazilian Rosewood (see photo of the set that we selected) sides and back and Adirondack Spruce top and bracing attached with hot hide glue. It has a round neck profile, 1 13/16” width nut, 2 5/15” bridge spacing and a 24.75” scale for incredible ease of playing, even on difficult arrangements. The guitar boasts “42” style body and fingerboard inlays. The Cutaway allows great fret-access on this 12-fret model and lends a modern touch to a very traditional look.
SoldSanta Cruz OM Grand Model Guitar
The custom cutaway OM Grand has everything that a regular OM has plus more volume, punch and bass...plus a cutaway! This custom OM Grand has an ideal combination of balanced tonewoods… African Blackwood back and sides paired with an Adirondack Spruce top with Advanced X Adirondack Bracing attached with hot hide glue. It is a breeze to play with 1 ¾” nut, 2 3/16” saddle spacing and a 25.375" scale length. A hard shell case is also provided.
SoldSanta Cruz OO Eric Skye specs w/ Cutaway
This Eric Skye spec'd OO model is the perfect fingerpicking guitar with a 1 13/16” width nut, 24.9” scale length and 2 1/4” string spacing. The tone is hard to beat thanks to an Adirondack Spruce top, Adi bracing attached with hot hide glue and a gorgeous set of Cocobolo back and sides. The cutaway lends easy access to upper frets to let you enjoy performing your full repertoire with ease!
SoldSanta Cruz 1929 OOO
The OOO is the full sized version of the 1929 Model series. A longer, 25.375-inch scale for additional volume and bass make it a worthy ensemble instrument. The master grade True Mahogany top is correctly dimensioned and hand voiced for a full and complex presence and the elements for an heirloom guitar are all in place. The 1929 - OOO Model has all the exceptional presence and playability that you would expect from the Santa Cruz stable of state of the art acoustic guitars. With hard shell case.
SoldSanta Cruz Vintage Southerner
This Vintage Southerner is a killer traditional slope-shoulder guitar! Beautiful Mahogany topped with Sitka Spruce and Adirondack Bracing attached with hot hide glue give this guitar the kind of killer tone that you thought couldn't be found any more. The 1 3/4" width nut varies just a hair from tradition but gives you a roomy, luxurious feel. A hard shell case is included.
Sold2013 Santa Cruz 1929 OO
This is one sweet little all-Mahogany guitar! Its 12 fret v-shape neck and 24.75" scale length lends it an easy tension and extra-sweet sound. This guitar is in very good to excellent condition with only a few signs of play including a few minor dings on the edges of the lower bout and light fret wear. There are no scratches on the top, back or sides. The guitar is fully set up, plays like butter and is road-ready for its next musical journey. It comes with its original deluxe hard shell case.
SoldSanta Cruz D Pre-War with Adirondack Spruce Braces
The Santa Cruz D Pre War is one of the best sounding dreadnought guitars around! The D Pre War's scalloped/advanced x Adi bracing attached with hot hide glue gives this guitar a classic vintage tone. The large resonant body has a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides for classic tone. The genuine mahogany neck has a1 11/16" wide nut, a 23.375" scale and an ebony fingerboard for easy playing. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldSanta Cruz Vintage Artist Model Guitar
This incredible instrument delivers classic Dreadnought tone thanks to an Adirondack Spruce top and Master-Grade Fiddleback Mahogany back and sides. It also boasts Adi bracing attached with hot-hide glue and Brazilian body, neck and peghead binding. It is super-playable with a roomy 1 3/4” nut width. Doc Watson, who owned the prototype of the Vintage Artist, said, “This is the Dreadnought I’ve been looking for all my life.” After Doc’s test pilot duties on the prototype, he offered this thoughtful testimonial: “Son, what do I have to do to keep this guitar?” This instrument is the tonal equal and technical superior to the most respected Pre-War guitars. To achieve the characteristic EQ and tone of the legendary Doc Watson, aka ‘the Vintage Artist,’ this instrument features an advanced, scalloped X-bracing for powerful bass, complemented by the clear tone and definition of master grade Fiddle Back Mahogany. With hard shell case.
SoldSanta Cruz OO Cutaway
This super-sweet sounding OO has a sports-car feel to it, smooth and fast. The neck has an easy to play 1 11/16" width nut and short scale for unparalleled playability. Its cutaway lets you reach the high frets easily. It features a spectacular Walnut back and a gorgeous Italian Spruce top with Adirondack bracing that is attached with real hot hide glue. This guitar is a joy to play! It comes with a hard shell case
SoldSanta Cruz OOO Model Guitar
Nothing sings like a Santa Cruz OOO and this one is as sweet and warm as they make them thanks to its Sinker Redwood-Mahogany tonewood combination! It's 1 3/4" width nut, 2 3/16" spring spacing and long scale combine to make this one of the most comfortable guitars to play that you can find. Other custom features on this model that make it special are its Adirondack Spruce bracing attached with hot hide glue, maple body, fingerboard and peghead binding, script logo headstock inlay, 2 mm. ivoriod dot fingerboard inlays, bone bridge and end pins and nickel Waverly tuners with ivoroid knobs. It only takes one strum on this OOO to hear the Sinker Redwood/Mahogany difference! All other specs are standard as listed on Santa Cruz guitars' website. A deluxe hard shell case is included
SoldSanta Cruz FTC
“The FTC looks and sounds like nothing else out there and on this evidence, you’d be hard pushed to find anything, regardless of price, that looks and sounds better – or even comes close.” – Acoustic Magazine Having had such a wonderful time restoring a 1980s FTC for Eric Clapton in 2015, it was an easy choice to put the carved back, flat top F cutaway model into production once again, offering players a most unique instrument that has the projection of an archtop. This custom fingerstyle FTC Model features Flamed Maple sides/back, a European Spruce top, tapered Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Ivoroid / Black / Ivoroid body, fingerboard and peghead binding, black back strip, Ivoroid rosette, purfle combo top border, deco fretboard inlay, Tobacco sunburst finish, Schaller Imperial tuners. It is set up with SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings and comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
Sold2019 Santa Cruz Custom OOO Model - African Blackwood
Words can't do this guitar justice, this is one of the best sounding OOO's we've had come through the shop, a real winner! We are the original sellers of this one-owner guitar. It has the following custom features that make this guitar so special: a cutaway for great upper-fret access, African Blackwood back/sides and Bear Claw Moon Spruce top with Adirondack bracing w/hot hide glue for superior tone, beautiful Koa body, neck, peghead binding, gorgeous 42 Style abalone appointments (on the rosette, top border and fingerboard extension), Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge for great tone and feel and gold Waverly tuners w/black knobs. All other specs conform to the standards listed on the Santa Cruz website. The guitar is in excellent condition with one very small, touched up ding on a corner of the headstock. It plays like a dream and is ready to be enjoyed by its next lucky owner. This magical guitar is a delight to play! It comes with its original hard shell case.
Sold2021 Santa Cruz OMG - Brazilian!
The OM Grand has everything that an OM has plus a more volume, bass and punch. The wood combination on this guitar can’t be beat, Brazilian Rosewood/Moon Spruce with advanced X Adirondack bracing/hot hide glue. The 1 3/4” nut width makes it roomy and comfortable to play. It is in excellent to near mint condition with only light signs of play. Koa on the bindings and tail strip add beauty and the abalone rosette, purfle combo top border, Brazilian overlay with abalone logo, diamond & squares short pattern fingerboard inlay, gold Waverly tuners with Snakewood knobs and Ebony bridge/end pins with abalone dots all are custom features that put the experience of playing this guitar over the top. It comes with hand-tooled leather cowboy hard shell case.
We are proud to be a long time Santa Cruz Guitar authorized dealer. Widely regarded as some of the finest acoustic guitars ever made, our showroom features a wide selection of Santa Cruz guitars for sale.
Cherished by both amateur and professional musicians alike, Santa Cruz guitars boast a balanced, clear and mature tone and a comfortable, easy to play design.
Every Santa Cruz guitar is a true work of art, with master luthier Richard Hoover applying techniques from the great violin builders to achieve maximum tonal excellence. Their approach combines traditional pre-war guitar building techniques with modern advancements to offer a guitar that is both light and resonant with great tonal depth.
Popular models include the Tony Rice, Firefly, FTC, H-13 amongst others, each of which has its own unique sound and characteristics.
Each Santa Cruz guitar is one of a kind, built of premium materials and constructed to the highest standards making these fine instruments true heirloom quality worthy of being passed down the generations.
By building only a few hundred guitars per year, Santa Cruz guitar company aims not to build the most guitars possible, but rather to build the absolute finest guitars possible.
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