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Santa Cruz Guitars

Santa Cruz D-12 Fret Dreadnought Acoustic #6867 - Used

A gorgeous, pre-loved 12-fret dread from Santa Cruz!

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Condition: Used, Good

I'm a Norman Blake nut, I'll admit it. I've learned dozens of his tunes and solos, even the inconsequential ones. This guitar comes so darned close to achieving that golden Blake tone and feel, that I put it on the highest hanger in the showroom, so I wouldn't pull it off the wall and play it every chance I got. Man, this is one fine instrument. Huge lush throaty tone, like a big warm hug from a wooden bear. Santa Cruz nailed the aesthetics on this one too, it's got all that classic country understatement associated with old Martins. Handles fingerstyle exquisitely, too.

From Santa Cruz Guitars

Legendary artist and first call session ace, Norman Blake, has long appreciated the power and sensitivity of the original dreadnought design with 12 frets clear of the body. SCGC’s prototype D-12 Model was commissioned to showcase Norman’s playing style by adding clarity and sustain for an articulate response to the flat pick. Building a guitar with 12 frets clear of the body creates more air volume, which allows greater amplitude and sustain. The hand tuned X-bracing insures increased bass response, while the top voicing and 4-1/4 inch sound hole size combine to achieve great presence in all ranges. This eliminates the tendency of the traditional dreadnought towards boominess at the expense of midrange and treble. The controlled integrity of Mahogany sides and back impart clarity and definition to the guitar’s complex acoustic presence. The D-12’s sheer volume, complexity and incredible sustain make it a truly inspiring stage partner.

2014/15

Serial Number: 6867

BODY

Wood Type: Mahogany
Back Stripe: Zipper
Binding: Ivoroid

TOP

Wood Type: Sitka Spruce
Rosette: Herringbone
Purfling: Herringbone
Bracing/Voicing: Scalloped

NECK

Peghead: Slotted
Peghead Binding: None
Overlay Material: Ebony
Headstock Inlay: SCGC Mini
Width at Nut: 1-3/4″
Neck Shape: Round

FINGERBOARD

Side Dots: White
Inlay: Long Diamond & Squares
Width at 14th Fret: 2-3/16
Binding: Black
Scale Length: 25.375

FINISH

Top: Tinted
Back & Sides: Clear/Buffed
Neck: Clear/Matte

SETUP

Pickguard: Tortoise
Tuners/Gears: Nickel Open-back

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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