The Santa Cruz Style 1 – Sinker Redwood & Indian Rosewood is an exquisite manifestation of luthiery excellence, blending masterfully selected tonewoods with meticulous craftsmanship to deliver an instrument of unparalleled resonance and aesthetic refinement. At its heart, the sinker redwood top, revered for its exceptional responsiveness and warmth, provides a tonal complexity characterized by rich overtones and an articulate midrange, making it an ideal soundboard for both fingerstyle and dynamic strumming techniques. The back and sides, crafted from premium Indian rosewood, contribute a lush harmonic depth, offering a well-defined low end and shimmering trebles that complement the redwood’s natural warmth with balanced clarity and sustain. Scalloped Adirondack spruce braces, affixed with traditional hot hide glue, optimize the guitar’s dynamic range and structural integrity, enhancing projection while ensuring a lively, open response. The instrument is adorned with flamed koa bindings on the body, fingerboard, and headstock, providing a striking visual contrast against the deep hues of the tonewoods while offering a touch of understated elegance. A purfle combo top border and an intricate abalone rosette further embellish the guitar’s aesthetic, reflecting Santa Cruz's dedication to fine detailing. The backstrip, featuring a classic zig-zag pattern, adds a touch of vintage-inspired artistry. The slotted headstock, paired with an ebony veneer and gold Waverly tuners with snakewood buttons, exudes timeless sophistication while ensuring precise tuning stability. Designed for effortless playability, the V-shaped neck profile, coupled with an ebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge, offers a comfortable yet articulate feel, accentuated by a 1 3/4" nut width and 2 1/4" bridge spacing for optimal string separation. A tortoise pickguard complements the instrument’s vintage charm, while the buffed gloss finish on the body and headstock, contrasted by a matte-finished neck, provides a tactile balance of elegance and practicality. Weighing in at a mere 3 lb 10 oz and boasting a short-scale length of 24 3/4", this masterpiece delivers remarkable comfort and playability. Encased in a high-quality hard case, the Santa Cruz Style 1 stands as a testament to the fusion of heritage craftsmanship and modern refinement, offering an heirloom-quality instrument with a voice as inspiring as its artistry.

Other specifications include:

Sinker Redwood Top
Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Scalloped Adirondack Spruce Braces Attached with Hot Hide Glue
Flamed Koa Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
Purfle Combo Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Zig-Zag Backstrip
Slotted Headstock
Ebony Headstock Veneer
V Neck Shape Profile
Ebony Fingerboard & Pyramid Bridge
Tortoise Pickguard
3 on a plate Gold Waverly w/ Snakewood
Buffed/Gloss Body & Headstock Finish
Matte Neck Finish
Hard Case
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
24 3/4" Scale Length
3 lb 10 oz

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