Details
This is a full custom SCGC H13 featuring AAA Koa body with Cocoboo Binding and rosette, and slotted headstock.
Why 13 frets? 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. 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. This is guitar has 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 AAA Koa
Binding Cocbolo
Top Wood
Type AAA Koa
Rosette Cocobolo
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 Saddle 2-1/4"
Scale Length 25.375
Finish Gloss
Setup
Pickguard Tortoise
Tuners/gears Wavery 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"