{"title":"The Founder Collection | Santa Cruz Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Founder Collection from Santa Cruz features the classic hits of Santa Cruz guitars. Designs that have stood the test of time and have been refined to perfection. These guitars have a fixed specification, are non-customizable and have beautiful features baked into the pricing. While we keep a healthy assortment of standard models in stock, if you don't see the one you are looking for please contact us for a special order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d80f5n\" data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eOM\/OOO Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eOM Model (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eOM\/PW (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eOM Grand (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eOOO (Indian\/Sitka)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"67juzz\" data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eDreadnoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eD Model (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eD\/PW (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eD-12 (Mahogany\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eVA (Mahogany\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eVJ (Mahogany\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eVS (Mahogany\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eRS (Mahogany\/Sitka)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1w2u6j5\" data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eH Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eH (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eH 13 (Mahogany\/Sitka)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"e8xzob\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eSmall Bodied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eOO (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eFirefly (Indian\/Cedar)\u003cbr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eStyle 1 (Indian\/Sitka)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xbuelb\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eF Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eF (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eFS (Indian\/Cedar, now Walnut Binding\/Overlay)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jyfzwt\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eBaritone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eDBB (Mahogany\/German)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"cujlyw\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eSpecial Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eLimited customization: nut width, bridge spacing, \u0026amp; pickup system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1do09r\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eThe 1929\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e1929 O (All Genuine Mahogany)\u003cbr data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e1929 OO (All Genuine Mahogany)\u003cbr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e1929-OOO (All Genuine Mahogany)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1do0c3\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe 1934\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e1934 D (Old Growth Brazilian \/ Adirondack)\u003cbr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e1934 D Mahogany (Old growth Mahogany \/ Adirondack)\u003cbr data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e1934 OM (Old Growth Brazilian \/ Adirondack)\u003cbr data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e1934 OM Mahogany (Old growth Mahogany \/ Adirondack)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eTrue Acoustic Bass (Mahogany\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eFTC (Flamed Maple\/German)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1on8ynx\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eSignature Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eTR (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eTR Pro (Brazilian\/German)\u003cbr data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eB\/PW (Indian\/Bear Claw German)\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eD-Law Model (Mahogany\/Italian)\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eD-Nershi Model (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eCowboy Singer (All Mahogany)\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eHT\/13 Happy Traum (Mahogany\/Redwood)\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eOO-Skye (Cocobolo\/Adirondack)\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eOtis Taylor (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eOtis Taylor Chicago (All Genuine Mahogany)\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eSonia H (Indian\/Sitka)\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eCatfish Special (All Figured Genuine Mahogany)\u003cbr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eJanis Ian (Indian\/Sitka)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor non-standard model, custom builds or special features please inquire about the custom build process at info@northernlightsmusic.com\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"santa-cruz-tony-rice-professional","title":"Santa Cruz Tony Rice Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are proud to present one of the true Holy Grails of the Dreadnought world. It features Old growth Brazilian Rosewood of the quality seen in the best vintage instruments and European Spruce chosen from master stock from the Italian\/Swiss border are the materials of choice. To enhance the playability, a shorter (25.25 inch) scale and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e’s slim neck profile with 1 11\/16” nut width provide fast and effortless action. The heirloom tone woods and intelligent design make this instrument the quintessential contemporary bluegrass dreadnought. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e’s own words, “This is a guitar you can go to war with.” There is a pickguard supplied loose in the case that we can install if you wish. 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It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz Guitar Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45584730226934,"sku":"7854R","price":7599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/3941\/5704\/files\/DSC08833_ca7862ec-5416-445d-ab8c-e31da4d8f83b.jpg?v=1698870515"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-bill-nershi-d","title":"Santa Cruz Bill Nershi D","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Nershi was in need of a guitar that could keep up with his rigorous touring schedule. 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Thanks Santa Cruz, you really nailed it.”- Billy Nershi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz Guitar Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46965758984438,"sku":"7954N","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/3941\/5704\/files\/DSC01569.jpg?v=1720040037"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-ht-13-fret-happy-traum-model-guitar","title":"Santa Cruz HT\/13 Fret Happy Traum Model Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll love the Happy Traum signature model featuring a Redwood top, Mahogany sides and back and Aid bracing attached with hot hide glue. Ivoroid bindings and tail wedge, abalone rosette and top purfling, 42 style fingerboard inlays and custom finish all lend this guitar a classic, elegant look. Happy's signature is at the 18th fret. The 1 3\/4\" nut width, 2 3\/16\" 12th fret spacing and 25.375\" scale length makes the instrument a breeze to play. It comes with a hard shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz Guitar Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48173966983414,"sku":"1918","price":8250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/3941\/5704\/files\/DSC04492.jpg?v=1746642374"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-f-model","title":"Santa Cruz F Model","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe F Model represents refined elegance and exceptional tone. With its smaller body size, it delivers a focused, articulate sound perfect for both fingerstyle and light strumming.\u003cbr\u003eComfortable for extended playing sessions, the F Model combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIts balanced tonal spectrum makes it an excellent choice for recording and intimate performances. This guitar conforms to the standard specifications for this model as listed on Santa Cruz's website. 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