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Instrument: Parlor and Small Body
Brand: Santa Cruz
Model: H-13
Finish: Natural
SKU: GF7244-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 2022
Top: Bearclaw Moon Spruce
Back and Sides: African Blackwood
Top bracing: Adirondack
Body binding: Koa
Fretboard binding: Koa
Peghead binding: Koa
Rosette: Koa
Peghead: Slotted
Tuners: Nickel Waverly's with Ebony buttons
Case: OHSC
A gorgeous H-13 with African Blackwood back and sides and a Bearclaw Moon Spruce top. The H-13 is a thirteen fret model inspired by the Nick Lucas Special, Gibson's first signature guitar from the '30s. The guitar is in excellent condition and includes its original hardshell case.
From Santa Cruz: "What’s up with thirteen frets? The historical precedent for this classic shape was the Gibson ‘Nick Lucas Special’ from the 1920’s and ’30’s, the one Bob Dylan holds in early photos. The “H” designation is an acknowledgment to the guardian of the lore of all things vintage and stringed, Maestro Paul Hostetter, who commissioned SCGC to build the prototype in 1978. In spite of the question of whether the historic 13 frets to the body had any basis in acoustic science, our reason for using it does.
SCGC’s concept for the H-13 is to achieve power beyond what would be expected in a small-bodied guitar. Two fundamental lutherie tricks make this possible: a longer string length (more downward pressure at the saddle) and more air space via a deeper body (increased volume and bass response). To place the bridge in the optimal position for power and maintain the longer string length, the neck needs to join the body at the 13th fret. Cool, huh? This is a gorgeous classic with power and presence expected from a much larger instrument. Perfect for aggressive fingerstyle blues and vocal accompaniment, the H-13 feels really sweet to hold."
Santa Cruz H-13 African Blackwood, Moonspruce 2022, Natural
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Instrument: Parlor and Small Body
Brand: Santa Cruz
Model: H-13
Finish: Natural
SKU: GF7244-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 2022
Top: Bearclaw Moon Spruce
Back and Sides: African Blackwood
Top bracing: Adirondack
Body binding: Koa
Fretboard binding: Koa
Peghead binding: Koa
Rosette: Koa
Peghead: Slotted
Tuners: Nickel Waverly's with Ebony buttons
Case: OHSC
Description
A gorgeous H-13 with African Blackwood back and sides and a Bearclaw Moon Spruce top. The H-13 is a thirteen fret model inspired by the Nick Lucas Special, Gibson's first signature guitar from the '30s. The guitar is in excellent condition and includes its original hardshell case.
From Santa Cruz: "What’s up with thirteen frets? The historical precedent for this classic shape was the Gibson ‘Nick Lucas Special’ from the 1920’s and ’30’s, the one Bob Dylan holds in early photos. The “H” designation is an acknowledgment to the guardian of the lore of all things vintage and stringed, Maestro Paul Hostetter, who commissioned SCGC to build the prototype in 1978. In spite of the question of whether the historic 13 frets to the body had any basis in acoustic science, our reason for using it does.
SCGC’s concept for the H-13 is to achieve power beyond what would be expected in a small-bodied guitar. Two fundamental lutherie tricks make this possible: a longer string length (more downward pressure at the saddle) and more air space via a deeper body (increased volume and bass response). To place the bridge in the optimal position for power and maintain the longer string length, the neck needs to join the body at the 13th fret. Cool, huh? This is a gorgeous classic with power and presence expected from a much larger instrument. Perfect for aggressive fingerstyle blues and vocal accompaniment, the H-13 feels really sweet to hold."