The strength of the typical dreadnought guitar is in its power and volume, which are achieved by the guitar's large body size. The increased air space also gives the instrument a predisposition to the bass range, an asset to some playing styles and a detriment to others.
The Santa Cruz Model DH-R has a unique tapered bracing voiced to enhance the midrange and treble without compromising the bass tones. This voicing gives the DH-R a more even balance and a greater versatility than traditionally braced dreadnoughts. The DH is for the guitarist who needs an instrument capable of great presence and balance, as well as the volume and power necessary to stand out in ensemble playing.
This DH-R features a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides... a classic combination done masterfully by Richard and team at Santa Cruz. Sitka Spruce is the ideal tonewood for a good majority of players. It responds well to a variety of playing styles and produces rich, lush bass tones with smooth trebles right from the start. The short scale length on this particular DH-R reduces the string tension of the standard dreadnought to make it more comfortable to play. Although a bit of power is sacrificed by the reduced tension, this makes fingerstyle playing much more pleasant on a body style that is generally preferred by heavy handed bluegrass players.
This DH-R has a wonderful balanced tone, right in line with what we have grown to love about Santa Cruz. The lows are rich with rounded notes on all strings, up and down the fretboard. Mids and highs are balanced perfectly, a Santa Cruz trademark, allowing each string to jump out of each chord.
This guitar shows minimal wear, exhibiting only the slightest possible fretwear and very light finish scratches. There is a ding on the back of the headstock and some scratches on the headstock overlay, as shown in the detail photographs. Deluxe Santa Cruz Ameritage case included.
Specifications:
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Short Scale
- Peghead: Solid Square
- Peghead Binding: Ivoroid
- Overlay Material: Ebony
- Headstock Iinlay: SCGC
- Tuners: Nickel Waverly with Ivoroid Buttons
- Fret-Board Binding: Ivroid
- Side Dot Markers: Black
- Rosette: Herringbone
- Purfling: Herringbone
- Bracing: Tapered
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Body Length: 20"
- Body Depth: 4.875"
- Lower Bout: 15.5"
- Waist: 10.5"
- Upper Bout: 11.125"
- 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: ameritage, dh, DH-R, dreadnought, indian rosewood, santa cruz, short scale, sitka spruce
