Founded in 1976 in Santa Cruz, CA with a culture of small production lutherie and a mission to provide musicians with exceptional instruments that truly change the world, the Santa Cruz Guitar Company brought boutique guitar making to the forefront of the steel string guitar business. Nearly five decades later, Santa Cruz Guitar Company continues to be revered amongst players, collectors, and fellow luthiers alike as one of the finest builders of steel string guitars in the world.

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Building only 400 guitars per year (what large US guitar factories produce in a day and a half), SCGC procures the top 1% of tonewoods and the world’s most passionate team of luthiers. Expertise and mastery can only be earned through practice, and the combined experience of SCGC's luthiers spans over a century. This solid foundation has enabled SCGC to become the best in the world at their craft. Santa Cruz Guitar Company combines the timeless heritage of violin lutherie with a working camaraderie and ongoing symbiosis with some of the world’s top experts in acoustic science.

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Being a small shop enables SCGC to handle everything personally, from world class repair service to friendly, dependable office staff. SCGC's dedication to the livelihood of your guitar lasts as long as their warranty service: a lifetime. SCGC allows you direct access to their in-house professional repair and restoration experts for timely service and technical advice. Richard Hoover, SCGC's founding luthier and internationally recognized authority on the acoustic guitar, is at your service for expert consultation on SCGC models, custom design and acoustic references.

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