Description

The 2024 Santa Cruz FireFly Style 41—Fort Ross Chapel Redwood & Brazilian Rosewood—is nothing short of a masterpiece, a testament to the Santa Cruz Guitar Company's unparalleled craftsmanship and deep reverence for the rarest and most sonically exquisite tonewoods on the planet. This FireFly, a small-bodied wonder, embodies the spirit of heirloom-quality luthiery, blending time-honored tradition with an unrelenting pursuit of tonal perfection.

At the heart of this instrument lies a Fort Ross Chapel Redwood top, sourced from the very timbers that once formed the historic chapel’s framework. This aged and storied redwood offers an extraordinary responsiveness, imbuing the guitar with a warmth and articulation that is both immediate and profound. Paired with the unrivaled depth and complexity of Brazilian rosewood back and sides, the FireFly Style 41 delivers a voice that is impossibly rich—shimmering trebles, robust midrange, and a room-filling low end that defies its compact dimensions.

The Santa Cruz Guitar Company, under the visionary leadership of Richard Hoover, has long set the benchmark for boutique, high-end acoustic guitars. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, master-grade wood selection, and time-honored construction techniques, SCGC guitars are sought after by discerning players and collectors alike. This FireFly is no exception, boasting scalloped Adirondack spruce braces attached with hot hide glue, a time-tested method that enhances tonal resonance and sustain.

Beyond its tonal brilliance, this instrument is adorned with exquisite aesthetic appointments. The grained ivoroid body and fingerboard bindings lend a vintage elegance, while the lavish Blue Paua Style 41 top purfling, rosette, backstrip, and tail strip create a striking interplay of color and depth. The Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge provide both visual and tonal continuity, and the ebony headstock veneer, punctuated by a Blue Paua SCGC inlay and tiny Blue Paua dot fingerboard inlays, adds a final touch of refinement.

Designed with playability in mind, the FireFly features a comfortably rounded neck profile, a 24" scale length for effortless expression, and a 1 11/16" nut width with 2 1/8" bridge spacing for precision and comfort. Chrome Gotoh 510 Mini tuning machines ensure rock-solid stability, while ebony bridge pins and an end pin, each adorned with delicate abalone dots, complete this instrument’s intricate detailing.

Weighing in at a mere 3 lbs 4 oz, the FireFly Style 41 is an exceptional example of what happens when the world’s finest tonewoods meet masterful luthiery. Whether as a collector’s dream or a player’s lifelong companion, this guitar stands as a testament to the legacy of Richard Hoover and Santa Cruz Guitar Company—where passion, tradition, and innovation converge to create something truly extraordinary.

Other specifications of the Santa Cruz FireFly include:

Fort Ross Chapel Redwood Top
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Scalloped Adirondack Spruce Braces Attached with Hot Hide Glue
Grained Ivoroid Body & Fingerboard Bindings
Blue Paua Style 41 Top Purfling
Blue Paua Rosette
Blue Paua Backstrip & Tail strip
Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Blue Paua Tiny Dots Fingerboard Inlays
Blue Paua SCGC Headstock Inlay
Neck Shape Round
Side Dots Black
Chrome Gotoh 510 Mini Tuning Machines
Ebony Bridge Pins/End Pin with Abalone Dots
24" Scale Length
1 11/16" Nut Width
2 1/8" Bridge Spacing
3 lb 4 oz
Hard Case