When players start discussing tone, the conversation inevitably turns to vintage instruments. Maybe it stems from a reverence and longing for a bygone era, but it's hard to deny the magic in an instrument with rich history and unmistakable tone that only gets better with the passage of time.
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 and 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, inlaid 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 - our patience has been rewarded.
The 1929 Series was originally introduced as a limited run of 12 instruments, made exclusively for and designed with Artisan Guitars. In fact, Bill took home number 13... the only guitar he has purchased for himself since opening the shop.
This 1929 has the standard all mahogany body, Mahogany neck with an Ebony fretboard, Mahogany binding, and an Ebony Bridge with Ebony Pins and Pearl dots. Some custom features include a Slotted Peghead, a Custom MOP Rose inlay on the 11th fret, and Waverly Nickel Tuners with Black MOP buttons.
Specifications:
- Top: Mahogany
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Scale: 24 3/4"
- Nut Width: 1 3/4"
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony
- Bracing: Scalloped
- Headstock Shape: Solid VJ
- Headstock Overlay: Ebony
- Headstock Inlay: Vintage Script SCGC Logo
- Tuners: Waverly Nickel Tunners with Black MOP Buttons
- Inlays: Custom MOP Rose Inlay on 11th Fret
- Rosette: Ivoroid/Tortoise/Ivoroid
- Purfling: Black
- Body Binding: Mahogany
- Fretboard Binding: Black
- Headstock Binding: none
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: Ebony with Pearl Dots
- Frets To Body: 12
- Neck Profile: V
- Body Depth: 4"
- Lower Bout Width: 14.375"
- Upper Bout Width: 10"
- Waist: 8.56"
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, artisan guitars, depression era, mahogany, mp3 included, santa cruz, Santa Cruz Guitars
