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Santa Cruz Guitar Company will kick off a year long celebration of five decades of craftsmanship, community, and tone…
This week we announced The Greatest Hits Collection, five of our most celebrated guitars to be released over the next year in limited supply, all at historic throwback pricing.
Guitar ONE of Five
1929-00 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
The Depression Era Classic
- Created during 2008 financial crisis
- Inspired by Depression-era all-mahogany guitars
- Helped establish mahogany as a respected tonewood
- Influenced entire industry toward all-mahogany designs
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. This instrument’s design pays homage to the simple and elegant instruments made for players enduring the great Depression of 1929. Vintage inspired appointments include scalloped bracing, a period correct script style logo done tastefully in Ivoroid and beautifully executed Ebony pyramid bridge, bridge pins, tuner buttons, head-plate and fretboard. The rosette is an exercise in austere elegance with a rich tortoise ring nestled in a vintage Ivoroid border. Includes a unique 50th heel cap and interior label.
Guitar TWO of Five
OM Pre War 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Award-Winning Excellence
- Won industry awards circa 2005
- Originally positioned as boutique/professional guitar in affordable price range
- Revolutionary during 2003-2004 recession
Given the opportunity to hear a truly sophisticated guitar, players experienced a paradigm shift in what they thought possible. This time-tested design ensures large bass response and overall volume. The Pre War design package is presented with understated and elegant appointments to emphasize master grade materials, tone and workmanship. Under the hood, the Pre War design package honors its pre-WWII predecessors with an advanced X and scalloped top bracing. The OM/PW’s versatility and ergonomics lend great appeal for traditional picking styles and impressive rhythm work. Expect the predominant bass and throaty presence of the surviving pre-war antiques. Includes a unique 50th heel cap and interior label.
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