The Santa Cruz H/13 Custom is a breathtaking blend of artistry, craftsmanship, and sonic brilliance, meticulously designed to captivate both the eye and the ear. At the heart of this unique creation is a Dark Forest Ancient Cypress top, whose ethereal tones and visual depth are complemented by the rare Bryn Athyn Indian Rosewood back and sides, renowned for their lush, harmonically rich resonance. Together, these premium tonewoods create an extraordinary voice—sweetly articulate with warmth and clarity, perfect for nuanced fingerstyle work and dynamic flatpicking.

Every detail of the H/13 Custom speaks to refined elegance. The curly Koa binding graces the body, neck, and headstock, offering a golden shimmer that frames the guitar with sophistication. Abalone accents—from the top purfling and backstrip to the rosette and side dots—add a delicate brilliance that dazzles without overwhelming. The slotted headstock, topped with an ebony peghead overlay is a masterful nod to vintage aesthetics, while the diamonds and squares fingerboard inlay adds timeless charm.

Designed with thoughtful ergonomics, the 13-fret configuration maximizes tonal richness by shifting the bridge to the sweet spot of the lower bout. The V neck profile, paired with a 1 3/4" nut width and 2 3/16" bridge spacing, ensures comfort and playability for intricate techniques. The fully buffed finish on the top and headstock highlights the natural beauty of the woods, while the matte neck finish offers a smooth, tactile feel for effortless movement.

The voice of the H/13 is as distinctive as its appearance: a balance of warmth, clarity, and projection that fills the room with an enveloping presence. Lightweight at just 3 lb 12 oz, it resonates with ease, making it as delightful to hold as it is to hear. Delivered in a premium Ameritage hard case, this one-of-a-kind Santa Cruz is not just a guitar but a lifetime companion, ready to inspire new levels of artistry with every note.

Other specifications include:

Dark Forest Ancient Cypress Top
Bryn Athyn Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Braces Scalloped & Tapered
Curly Koa Body, Neck & Headstock Binding
Abalone Top Purfling
Abalone Backstrip
Abalone Rosette
Diamonds & Squares Fingerboard Inlay
Abalone Side Dots
Ebony Peghead Overlay
Slotted Headstock
Ebony Fingerboard & Pyramid Bridge
Abalone SCGC Fingerboard Logo
V Neck Profile
Body Length 19.25″
Body Depth 3.875-4.875″
Number of Frets 21
Frets Clear of the Body 13
Lower Bout 14.5″
Waist 8.75″
Upper Bout 10.375″
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
25.375" Scale Length
Fully Buffed Finish on Top & Peghead
Matte Finish on Neck
Firestripe Pickguard - Unattached in Case
Waverly Nickel Tuners w/ Ivoroid Buttons
Ebony w/Abalone Dot Bridge and End Pins
Ameritage Hard Case
3 lb 12 oz

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