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Condition: Used, Very Good

SP Luthier Notes: A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. (A) Minor dent(s) present on the back of the headstock of the guitar required our luthier to fill, color match, and refinish the area. No further work was required

 Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant world of this magnificent Santa Cruz Guitar Company Eric Skye Model 12-Fret! This true acoustic treasure, crafted with a stunning Cocobolo body, an Adirondack Spruce top, and Adirondack braces attached with hot hide glue, delivers a dynamic, full-bodied tone that's simply superb. Its comfortable V-shaped neck and 1-13/16″ nut width offer effortless playability, inviting your fingers to dance across the fretboard. Expertly set up by our master luthier with polished, recrowned, and leveled frets, this instrument is not merely a guitar; it's a meticulously tended investment, ensuring a rock-solid, supremely playable experience. From its captivating herringbone purfling to the gleaming Nickel Waverly tuners, every detail radiates quality and a tone that absolutely does not suck! Discover your dream tone today!

From Santa Cruz Guitars

Portland based jazz guitarist Eric Skye was named by 20th Century Guitar Magazine as “one of the best rising stars of the American acoustic jazz scene.” This hardworking instrumentalist has gained a loyal following both as a dramatic and expressive live performer and an in-demand acoustic guitar instructor both in Oregon and in the online music community. He has been featured in magazines such as Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Player, Jazziz and Jazz Improv, and his music can be heard on NPR. To match his distinct personality and playing style, Eric and Richard collectively dreamed up a gorgeous Cocobolo OO with an Adirondack top, unique 24.9 inch scale length for ease of playability, slightly deeper body for added bass and volume,  hot hide glue with Adirondack Spruce, scalloped bracing and a distinctive herringbone purfling and ivoroid rosette. This instrument is designed for the excruciatingly accurate and sophisticated techniques of the most demanding jazz fingerstylist.

 

Body Wood: Cocobolo

Back Stripe: Zipper

Body Binding: Ivoroid with side purfles

Body Type: 12 Fret, Deeper Body

Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce

Top Bracing: Adirondack braces attached with Hot Hide Glue

Rosette: Ivoroid

Purfling: Herringbone

Bracing/Voicing: Scalloped

Peghead: Slotted

Peghead Binding: Ivoroid/Black/Ivoroid

Overlay Material: Cocobolo

Headstock Inlay: None

Width at Nut: 1-13/16″

Neck Shape: V

Fingerboard Side Dots: Black – an extra dot at the 19th fret

Fingerboard Inlay: SCGC Logo at the 14th Fret

Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4″

Fingerboard Binding: Ivoroid/Black/Ivoroid

Scale Length: 24.9″

Top Finish: Clear

Back & Sides Finish: Clear/Buffed

Neck Finish: Clear/Matte

Pickguard: Tortoise

Tuners/Gears: Nickel Waverlys w/Ivoroid Buttons

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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