Condition: Used, Excellent

So light, so loud, so right. This stunning rosewood "H" model from Santa Cruz felt so comfortable sitting in my lap that I nearly forgot it was there, or rather, I WOULD'VE forgotten it was there if it wasn't for the massive amount of crystal-clear tone pouring out of it. An effortless player with beautiful rosewood back and sides that really shimmer, it's hard to believe the "H" isn't as well-known as the OM and 00.

SP Luthier Notes: Fret Dress & Setup

Long an honored presence in the Santa Cruz collection, the 1930′s inspired H Model joined our catalog in 1977 during the formative years of the company. This was a challenging era to introduce a non-Dreadnought, non-12-fret guitar. Opting to be favored by natural selection, SCGC presented the now standard 14 frets to the body configuration to an audience that valued the additional 2-fret access on such a classic, vintage body.

Most players are astonished when they play the Santa Cruz H for the first time. Its volume is startling for a small-bodied guitar. The body’s depth allows for a much larger presence than would be expected in an instrument of its size. The guitar’s balanced hand voicing gives the H a precise response at every fretboard position. This model is highly recommended for those who prefer the sweetness and ease of playing a small guitar but require more comfort and volume.