Description

Sit down. Take a deep breath. And take this one in.

This Santa Cruz 1934 D Brazillian – We have a special one here. Very special.

It's like experiencing both the benefits of a time machine and the wonderful seasoning that happened in the years between. Look at the pictures of this newly crafted heirloom - and know that the sound and feel are even better than the looks. Yes, that's possible with the craftsmanship of Santa Cruz.

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 we account for in our 1934 D Rosewood Model. Master grade Brazilian Rosewood cut in the 1930′s, master grade/old-growth Adirondack Spruce tops/bracing and real hot hide glue are among our 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. These rarified materials give us the foundation for a true and genuine vintage sound.

Not every venerable 1930′s herringbone dreadnought was exceptional, as they were products of a small, though nonetheless factory, assembly. By applying our singular tuning and voicing talents and taking our time to ensure a relaxed assembly, we consistently access the secrets to the ‘Old Bone’ sound. The original lacquer formula, nitro-cellulose, is composed of the same stuff as trees; we 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.

The 1934 D Brazilian Model’s materials are very challenging to acquire. Availability is limited.

Other specifications include:

Body Wood Type Old Growth 1930s Harvested Brazilian Rosewood
Back Stripe Zipper
Binding Ivoroid w/Side Purfles
Top Wood Type Old Growth 1930s Harvested Adirondack
Rosette Vintage Style Ivoroid
Purfling Herringbone
Bracing/Voicing Scalloped/Advanced X
Adirondack w/Hot Hide Glue
Peghead Solid Square
Peghead Unbound
Overlay Material Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay None
Width at Nut 1-3/4"
Shape V Neck
Fingerboard Brazilian Rosewood
Side Dots Black
Inlay SCGC Mini @ 16th Fret
Black Fingerboard Binding
Bridge Spacing 2-5/16"
Binding I/B/I
Scale Length 25.25
Finish Top Vintage Varnish Tint
Back & Sides Clear/Buffed
Neck Clear/Buffed
Pickguard Tortoise
Bridge Brazilian Rosewood
Bone Bridge/End Pins
Tuners/gears Waverly Nickel Gears w/Oval Buttons
Body Length 20″
Body Depth 3.5-4.875″
Number of Frets 21
Frets Clear of the Body 14
Lower Bout 15.5″
Waist 10.5″
Upper Bout 11.125″
Ameritage Hard Case
4 lb 10 oz