Santa Cruz OO 1929 All Mahogany The 1929 Series was originally introduced as a limited run of 12 instruments, made exclusively for and designed with Artisan Guitars. In fact, Bill took home number 13... the only guitar he has purchased for himself since opening the shop. In the past, we have commissioned a limited run of some remarkably special instruments from our short list of select builders. So when the idea of all Mahogany construction came up, the name Santa Cruz shortly followed. The 1929 Depression Era Santa Cruz OO-17 is presented as an heirloom quality instrument from Santa Cruz Guitars, designed with simpler appointments reflecting the era, yet with all the mojo you would expect from a guitar with such a special namesake. Their selection of Mahogany tone woods offers snap and sparkle, a dry and airy tone - tone that hangs on to every note with ease. The Robb Report showcases the simple elegance of this SCGC model as a way to ‘own the extraordinary’ instead of ‘settle for the ordinary.’ Welcomed internationally as both timely and timeless, the 1929-00 has received sparkling reviews from the most prestigious publications in France, Germany, UK and the US. When players start discussing tone, the conversation inevitably turns to vintage instruments. Maybe it stems from a reverence and longing for a bygone era, but it's hard to deny the magic in an instrument with rich history and unmistakable tone that only gets better with the passage of time. The fine builders at Santa Cruz and wanted to insure this guitar would be an accurate representation of the era. In keeping with its nostalgic look of the 1920s - it bares a custom Santa Cruz headstock logo reminiscent of the era, inlaid in grained ivoroid. With one look it's clear that even designer Raymond Loewy would be proud to have designed it. The body is bound in Mahogany, a subtle addition we can not imagine the guitar without. Coupled with an elegantly appointed top, a simple two line rosette of grained ivoroid and single line purfling on the top and sides - our patience has been rewarded. This instrument is in Excellent Condition with some light pick scratches on the pickguard as well as some light surface scratches on the headstock. There are a few very small dings on the side of the guitar. We have attempted to capture this in the detailed photos posted below. Includes Hardshell Case.Features :
Top Wood: Mahogany
Back Wood: Mahogany
Scale: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Serial Number: 391
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Bracing: Scalloped
Headstock Shape: Solid VJ
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
Headstock Inlay: SCGC Vintage Script Logo
Tuners: Nickel open-back w/Ebony Buttons
Inlays: None
Rosette: Ivoroid / Tortoise / Iovorid
Purfling: Black
Body Binding: Mahogany
Pickguard: Tortoise Style
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Saddle Spacing: 2 3/16"
Bridge Pins: Ebony w/ Ivory Dots
Body Depth: 3.25-4"
Lower Bout Width: 14.375"
Upper Bout Width: 10"
Waist: 8.56"
Pickup(s): Optional
Case: Hardshell Case Included
List price: $2,999.99