Santa Cruz H13 - Adirondack Spruce & Honduran Mahogany

This Santa Cruz H/13 is pretty magical. Featuring Adirondack spruce over Honduran mahogany, and finished with a gorgeous sunburst finish, this guitar is magnetizing. While the materials are top-notch, it's the design and execution of the H/13 that make it so special. When looked at straight-on, the silhouette is that of a small-body guitar, but the depth and internal volume of the H/13 are quite large, offering wildly enhanced bass response and volume. The result is an incredible blend of responsiveness and power while still being very comfortable to play. Aesthetically, this guitar is both wild and elegant, featuring backlit tortoise bindings and midnight rope purfling and rosette. Maybe one of the best all-around awesome guitars out there.

From Santa Cruz:

What’s up with thirteen 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. The “H” designation is an acknowledgment 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, our 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.

INCLUDED:

• Hardshell case
• Pro setup (per customer specifications)
• Lifetime warranty