Santa Cruz / F-model, Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood, / 2000's / Guitar
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Now in Stock: Santa Cruz F-Rosewood
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Luthier Richard Hoover began building guitars in 1972. Richard Hoover is by now considered a master luthier in all aspects of the trade and highly respected in the steelstring world for his craftsmanship and knowledge of handmade acoustic guitars. Santa Cruz Guitars are played by some of the world's finest guitar-players like for instant Tony Rice, Dan Tyminski, Elvis Costello, Arlen Roth, Gillian Welch, David Crosby, Joan Baez & Janis Ian to only name but a few, of course our national pride(s) 'Ilse de Lange' and 'Stevie Ann' are on that list also.
This is older and very nicely matured Santa Cruz F model, that i find one of the most graceful guitardesigns available from Santa Cruz or any other company, A most impressive Guitar if you are looking for jut a bit more punch then you would find in a regular OM model, but also the impressive mini-jumbo looks, stylish appointments, graceful and beautiful detailing like the Ebony a-symmetrical faceplate, bound fingerboard and marquetry back centre inlays make this guitar a beauty to look at. But more important, tone-wise it just has that what many players cannot find in the OM model, it adds a tiny bit more power and punch, The F model is an extremely versatile instrument with even balance and excellent projection, equally suitable for picking, fingerstyle and strumming, bright, and deep, but not boomy, One of the features of Santa Cruz Guitars that instantly becomes apparent is their weight. Santa Cruz guitars are built from a pre-war low weight perspective, so they respond very well tonally and grow substantially over the years. A most beautiful Guitar were every player will find his way on. Guitar is in excellent condition with some superficial playwear and a small repaired seam seperation. Excellent playability and comfortable action but most of all, impressive tone. Comes in original Santa Cruz Case. The 'F' list new at €4950,00, and this one is price at a modest 2750 euro.
Santa Cruz "F" Specifications:
- Serial: #450
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Body Binding: Ivoroid
- Back strip: Zipper
- Purfling style: Multiple B/W
- Rosette: Multiple ring
- Bracing: Scalloped SCGC Style
- Scale: 645mm (25.4")
- Nut Width: 43mm (1.7")
- String Spacing: 56mm (2 7/32")
- Width at Lower bout: 402mm (15 3/4")
- Depth at the End block: 114mm (4 1/2")
- Neck Material: Honduras Mahogany
- Neck Profile: C
- Bridge: Ebony SCGC style ebony
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: mini dot (Abalone)
- Headstock Shape: SCGC F
- Headstock Overlay: Ebony
- Headstock Inlay: SCGC (Abalone)
- Tuners: Schaller
- Nut & Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: Ebony w/ Pearl Dots
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
Condition & playability: Excellent played condition.
Including: Case, 1 year TFOA guarantee.
Why Buy From us?
- First of all - It's fun to buy from us, we will help you intensively to make a perfect choice from our huge stock of quality guitars. Satisfaction guaranteed!
- Best Guarantee in the world: 1 year on all used Guitars, 5 years on all new Guitars, or limited lifetime when offered by the Factory.
- Easy returns: 14 day return policy - no questions asked - money fully credited except for actual shipping costs.
- Lowest price guarantee: We guarantee the lowest price in the EC, if you see a lower price on any New instrument that is also in store with a competitor: We will beat it!
- All our listed guitars are actually in store! Mind you many competitors don't hold guitars in stock!
- Same Day Shipping: Most in store guitar will ship the same day if ordered before Noon!
- Quality set-up: Every guitar will be set-up by our shops very experienced experts.
- Customer service & Peace of mind: Our customer service is excellent and we attend to your questions immediately.
- Repair & Knowledge Centre: We have an excellent in-store repair centre, but also provide excellent restoration service when it comes to difficult repairs
Shipping & Insurance
- Express Shipping Europe: (1-2 days depending on where you are) Free for the Netherlands, 25 Euro for the rest of Europe,
- Standard Shipping Rest of the world: (3-10 working days depending on where you are) 115 Euro for the rest of the world.
- Express Shipping for the Rest of the world: Please ask for a quote!
- All shipping is always Fully Insured!
The Fellowship Of Acoustics, Netherlands
ABOUT US
I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers.
If you have any questions just dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@thefellowshipofacoustics.com My name is Rudi Bults, and I’m always here to help out. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site, and welcome your feedback.
LANGUAGES
We do speak English, Dutch and German! Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! Call 0031-523-232205
WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS
We LOVE Guitars, and buy and trade for most stringed instruments. But we also do consignment, make appraisals for insurance or put you on our watch list. Please check the Buying & Trading page for details.
To order online: go to
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Call for Online Order+31(0)523-23-2205 our policy:14 day money in return return warranty Shipping cost, and Customs & import return costs -bothways- are buyers responsibility1 year Guarantee on Used Guitars5 years Guarantee on New guitars (or 'limited lifitime' if the Builder guarrantees such)