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Santa Cruz H13:

Price: $4455.00

Used/New: New Condition: New

Description: *This guitar ships free to the lower 48

That's right, 13 frets, and here is why. The historical precedent for this classic shape was the Gibson 'Nick Lucas Special' from the 1920's and '30's, the one Bob Dylan holds in early photos. The "H" designation is an acknowledgement to the guardian of the lore of all things vintage and stringed, Maestro Paul Hostetter, who commissioned SCGC to build the prototype in 1978. In spite of the question of whether the historic 13 frets to the body had any basis in acoustic science, SCGC's reason for using it does.

SCGC's concept for the H-13 is to achieve power beyond what would be expected in a small-bodied guitar. Two fundamental lutherie tricks make this possible: a longer string length (more downward pressure at the saddle) and more air space via a deeper body (increased volume and bass response). To place the bridge in the optimal position for power and maintain the longer string length, the neck needs to join the body at the 13th fret. Cool, huh? This is a gorgeous classic with power and presence expected from a much larger instrument. Perfect for aggressive fingerstyle blues and vocal accompaniment, the H-13 feels really sweet to hold.

Body
Wood Type Mahogany
Back Stripe S29
Binding Ivoroid

Top Wood
Type Sitka Spruce
Rosette Ivoroid
PurflingS29
Bracing/Voicing H 13 Scallop/Tapered

Neck
Peghead Slotted
Overlay Material Ebony
Headstock Inslay Santa Cruz Ivoroid Script Logo
Width at Nut 1-3/4"

Fingerboard
Side Dots Black
Width at 14th Fret2-3/16"
Binding Ivoroid
Scale Length 25.375

Finish
Top Sunburst
Back & Sides Tobacco/Buffed
Neck Tobacco/Matte

Setup
Pickguard Tortoise
Tuners/gears SCGC w/Ivoroid Buttons

Dimensions
Body Length19.25"
Body Depth3.875-4.875"
Number of Frets21
Frets Clear of the Body13
Lower Bout14.5"
Waist8.75"
Upper Bout10.375"

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