In 1934, the powerful 14-fret herringbone dreadnought was unleashed. This has become one of the most revered and sought after designs of the steel string acoustic guitar. No one has reproduced the essence of the iconic original, until now. The secret to the often superior tone of vintage instruments lies in aged woods (crystallized resins) and the relaxation of tensions built-in during manufacture. This is exactly what Santa Cruz accounts for in their 1934D Mahogany Model. The 1934D Mahogany’s materials are very challenging to acquire. The Adirondack Spruce top with large soundhole and Mahogany back are and sides are all Master grade Old Growth pre-war tone woods that were cut in the 1930’s.
Adirondack scalloped bracing and real hot hide glue are among the secret weapons. Hot hide glue is a time tested, natural adhesive that sets glass-like and resonant for a quicker, cleaner response. This isn’t ‘like the old stuff.’ It is the old stuff. By applying Santa Cruz’s singular tuning and voicing talents and taking their time to ensure a relaxed assembly, they consistently access the secrets to the ‘Old Bone’ sound. The original lacquer formula, nitro-cellulose, is composed of the same stuff as trees. They are protecting and enhancing the sound of the instrument with a fine coating of wood! It is the only choice to complement this heirloom quality guitar. These rarified materials give the foundation for a true and genuine vintage sound.
This custom 1934D has all the meat and design of the traditional 1934D but customized with aesthetics like no aging toner on the old growth Adirondack top, full Ivoroid bound body, neck and headstock, Pearl dot inlays, tortoise pickguard, Ebony headstock overlay with SCGC logo and drop in saddle.
Other features include Ebony fretboard and bridge, Mahogany V neck with volute, herringbone top purfling, multi-ring rosette, Nickel Waverly tuners with oval buttons, zipper backstrip, 1 11/16″ nut width, 2 3/16″ saddle spacing, 25.25″ scale length and more.
Includes hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.
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