In the past, we have commissioned a limited run of some remarkably special instruments from our short list of select builders. So when the idea of all Mahogany construction came up, the name Santa Cruz shortly followed. The 1929 Depression Era 00-17 is presented as an heirloom quality instrument from Santa Cruz Guitars, designed with simpler appointments reflecting the era, yet with all the mojo you would expect from a guitar with such a special namesake. Their selection of Mahogany tone woods offers snap and sparkle, a dry and airy tone – tone that hangs on to every note with ease.
The fine builders at Santa Cruz wanted to insure this guitar would be an accurate representation of the era. In keeping with its nostalgic look of the 1920s – it bares a custom Santa Cruz headstock logo reminiscent of the era, inlayed in grained ivoroid. With one look it’s clear that even designer Raymond Loewy would be proud to have designed it. The body is bound in Mahogany, a subtle addition we can not imagine the guitar without. Coupled with an elegantly appointed top, a simple two line rosette of grained ivoroid and single line purfling on the top and sides.
This guitar excels at fingerstyle playing while also providing great projection and depth when strummed. The all-mahogany construction provides a clear, woody, dry and airy tone that is very balanced and smooth. The comfortable 00 size doesn't lack for low end either... as stated above, the tone is quite balanced thanks to Richard Hoover's masterful tap tuning and skillful bracing, providing a sound that is much larger than many other similar sized instruments.
FEATURES
- Model: 1929 00-17
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Top: Mahogany
- Body Binding: Mahogany
- Bridge Style: Ebony Pyramid
- Rosette: Ivoroid/Tortoise
- Purfling: Black
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Nut and Saddle: Bone
- Peghead: Solid with Vintage Script Logo
- Peghead Overlay: Ebony
- Pick Guard: Tortoise Style
- Tuners: Nickel SCGC with Ebony Buttons
- Fretboard Markers: None
- Scale: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1-3/4"
- Body Length: 19 1/2"
- Lower Bout Width: 14 5/16"
- Body Depth: 4"
- Hardshell Case Included
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: 00, 00-17, 1929, 1929 Depression Era, depression era, mahogany, santa cruz, vintage script
