Santa Cruz Guitar Company H Acoustic Guitar - Natural, w/OHSC

Malibu Music is proud to be an authorized Santa Cruz Guitar Company dealer! For over 50 years Santa Cruz Guitar Co. has been pushing the boundary of acoustic craftsmanship to create heirloom instruments for the discerning player. Hand voiced and tuned for a sophistication of sound that you won't outgrow. These aren't simply guitars—they're instruments built for sound, durability, and repairability that will serve generations of musicians. Discover your sound at Malibu Music. 

An exquisite example of boutique American acoustic guitar craftsmanship, this Santa Cruz Guitar Company H combines the intimate, expressive character of a traditional small-body acoustic with an exceptional selection of premium tonewoods and meticulously executed construction techniques. Featuring a German spruce soundboard, Indian rosewood back and sides, and a beautifully understated Vintage Tint finish, this instrument showcases the tonal sophistication and attention to detail that have made Santa Cruz Guitar Company one of the most respected names in handcrafted acoustic guitars.

At the heart of this instrument is a German spruce top, prized for its clarity, responsiveness, and refined harmonic character. Paired with Indian rosewood back and sides, the guitar offers a rich tonal foundation with articulate trebles, warm midrange, and a resonant, complex low end. Adirondack spruce bracing assembled with traditional hot hide glue further enhances the instrument's responsive construction, while Santa Cruz's double-tapered voicing with scalloped bass bracing is designed to balance tonal clarity, dynamic sensitivity, and low-frequency richness.

The mahogany neck features a comfortable round profile, paired with a smooth ebony fingerboard, a 1-11/16-inch nut width, and a 25.375-inch scale length. Delicate 2mm mother-of-pearl dot inlays complement the instrument's elegant, understated design, while the ebony fingerboard and traditional ebony bridge provide a refined playing experience.

Visually, this H model is distinguished by its warm Vintage Tint top, intricate herringbone purfling, ivoroid body binding, and decorative S29 backstrip. Its distinctive J-style headstock features an ebony overlay, matching ivoroid binding, and an elegant Santa Cruz script logo in ivoroid, creating a sophisticated aesthetic inspired by the golden age of American acoustic guitar building.

Premium appointments include Waverly nickel tuning machines with nickel oval buttons, an ebony bridge with 2-3/16-inch string spacing, ebony bridge pins with mother-of-pearl dots, and a traditional tortoiseshell-style pickguard.

Handcrafted in Santa Cruz, California, this H model represents an exceptional combination of distinctive tonewoods, traditional construction, and boutique craftsmanship. Its responsive, articulate character makes it an outstanding choice for fingerstyle players, nuanced acoustic accompaniment, and musicians seeking a richly expressive instrument with timeless visual appeal.

Includes Santa Cruz Guitar Company hardshell case.

Key Features

• Santa Cruz Guitar Company H acoustic guitar

• Elegant Vintage Tint top finish

• Premium German spruce soundboard

• Indian rosewood back and sides

• Adirondack spruce bracing assembled with traditional hot hide glue

• Double-tapered top voicing with scalloped bass bracing

• Traditional small-body H model design

• Mahogany neck with comfortable round profile

• Ebony fingerboard with 2mm mother-of-pearl dot inlays

• 25.375" scale length and 1-11/16" nut width

• Herringbone top purfling and ivoroid rosette

• Decorative S29 backstrip

• Ivoroid body, fingerboard, and headstock binding

• Distinctive J-style headstock with ebony overlay

• Elegant ivoroid Santa Cruz script headstock logo

• Ebony bridge with 2-3/16" string spacing

• Ebony bridge pins with mother-of-pearl dots

• Premium Waverly nickel tuners with nickel oval buttons

• Traditional tortoiseshell-style 000/H pickguard

• Santa Cruz low-tension strings

• Handcrafted in Santa Cruz, California

• Santa Cruz Guitar Company hardshell case included

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Santa Cruz Guitar Company

• Model: H

• Factory Spec Sheet: H 2009

• Work Order: 2418

• Body Style: H

• Top Wood: German Spruce

• Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood

• Top Bracing: Adirondack Spruce with Hot Hide Glue

• Top Voicing: Double Tapered with Bass Scalloped

• Soundhole: 4"

• Rosette: Ivoroid

• Backstrip: S29

• Body Binding: Ivoroid

• Top Border: Herringbone

• Tail Strip: Matching Backstrip

• Neck Wood: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Round

• Neck Finish: Matte

• Neck Color: Clear

• Fingerboard Wood: Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlays: 2mm Mother-of-Pearl Dots

• Fingerboard Binding: Ivoroid

• Scale Length: 25.375"

• Nut Width: 1-11/16"

• Fret Wire: Standard

• Headstock Shape: J Style

• Headstock Overlay: Ebony

• Headstock Inlay: Ivoroid Santa Cruz Script Logo

• Headstock Binding: Ivoroid

• Bridge Wood: Ebony

• Bridge Style: Regular

• Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16"

• Bridge Pins: Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dots

• End Pin: Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dot

• Pickguard: 000/H Shape, Tortoise

• Body Finish: Buff

• Body Color: Clear

• Top Color: Vintage Tint

• Tuners: Waverly Nickel with Nickel Oval Knobs (1129)

• Strings: Santa Cruz Low-Tension

• Case: SCG-HS Hardshell Case

• Country of Manufacture: USA