Santa Cruz Style 1

SCGC's ability to achieve surprisingly high volume and presence in a smaller instrument gives the Style 1 a strong position in the repertoire of contemporary guitarists!

To properly position the Santa Cruz Style 1 in the guitar landscape, it is necessary to revisit the history of the SCGC PJ guitar. The parlor-body was the pinnacle of guitar-building art until the end of the 19th century, being the optimal size for tonal perfection. The reason guitars became larger was to make them louder. With amplification and modern recording techniques, we can once again prioritize sound quality over volume.

Among the body shapes introduced later was the size 1, a relatively large guitar for its time. However, it's a small step to the present, where this design is highly suitable for modern fingerstyle. Santa Cruz Guitar Company's interpretation of this beautiful instrument is a response to players' demand for this traditionally magnificent sounding guitar. SCGC's ability to achieve surprisingly high volume and presence in a smaller instrument gives the Style 1 a strong position in the repertoire of contemporary guitarists.

This 00 features a combination of Indian Rosewood for the body and Sitka Spruce for its top. This combination of tonewoods gives this guitar an exceptionally rich and full character, while also greatly enhancing its appearance.

What truly makes this Santa Cruz 12 fret remarkable is its ability to effortlessly capture the subtleties of solo fingerstyle playing. The inherent power of this guitar results in a full yet understated sound that is effortlessly produced, without sacrificing nuance. Comes in a hardshell case with TFOA passport.