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5 year old thread!
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All good! That’s what happens when people are urged to «*use the search function*» and «*search is your friend.*»
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Since this is a 5-year old thread, I will add that over the past five years, I have played a number of Santa Cruz guitars and find them to be excellent. Just like other brands, the guitars will vary from voice to voice and some will probably float your boat more than others. Santa Cruz is a very reputable brand with a strong following. I have several friends who play lovely examples of what Santa Cruz offers. I am especially fond of their OMs, their H models, and the fabulous Eric Skye model. Their Janis Ian Signature model is also a powerhouse of a guitar in a smaller package. Lots to explore and it is great to A/B them with like models from makers like Collings, Bourgeois, Huss & Dalton because you can learn a lot of what makes each maker unique.
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In California, SC guitars are more available- I have played several different varieties. The most remarkable one was a Redwood top sinker hog b/s I played in a shop in Salt Lake, it was really a joy to play and hear.
Is it better than a Martin? probably. Is it worth the 7k asking price? Well, it certainly does not come close to the bass and output of a Martin J-40, which I think is probably closer to the Taylor 618 than a SC. Im not a huge fan of Dreads, so I put the SC above any dread- Bottom line- You can get a used High end Martin- A used Taylor 12 string, and a used Les Paul- For the price of a SC- Try to beat those sound options with one guitar... |
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I thought it meant that using the search function meant you could get the information you needed without the need to bring back zombie threads.
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I’ve been playing my Santa Cruz since the Summer of 1982. My first OM was a Santa Cruz. I traded a luthier built guitar for a Santa Cruz Firefly.
Yes. They are great.
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Welcome first time poster "austintexas" you are exactly right about Santa Cruz guitars. "They're light as a feather, vibrant and alive, and like all really good guitars, they get better and better. They play in tune, stay in tune, and have wonderful intonation, tone and sustain" I would add now they're PLEKED as well. I have a couple of OM/PW's and they are wonderful in every way.
They are my go to when I'm not playing something else. |
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Even playing one brand X guitar and not liking it doesn't mean that the brand is flawed or that one wouldn't like a different model of that brand. AS ALWAYS, playing is the key to buying a great guitar. |
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Oh, hey! Hi there! I’m still playing the SCGC OM/PW I bought from you. I had one weird moment when I thought I might sell it. I’m glad I didn’t. I’ve put a lot of miles on it since I’ve had it. Cheers!
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The Santa Cruz parabolic strings are my fav by miles. They sound amazing on every guitar I own.
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Generally, yes. They are fantastic. Whether or not they are worth it to you is another question. The 1929 00 and 000 are the best guitars I have played to date. Perfect for my ear. The question really becomes would you rather have one Santa Cruz or two Martin Standards?
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My "will never sell" currents are 1 Martin and 4 Santa Cruz.
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They are great guitars. I’ve never played one I didn’t think was great. I’ve played some that didn’t work for me, but I’ve thought they were all pretty special. I own 2 and one of them ranks among the very best guitars I’ve played. the other is just simply outstanding. It’s hard (and not fair) to compare SCGC instruments to any mass produced factory guitar. There’s just no comparison IMO. However they also do very well when they are stacked against the better know & respected small luthier & shop built guitars. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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It guitar terms, it's just opening up
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