Stevenage, United Kingdom
About this listing
Introduced in 1978, the H Model stands as one of Santa Cruz Guitar Company's earliest and most enduring departures from tradition. Inspired by a rare vintage design and brought to life through a collaboration with artist and luthier Paul Hostetter, the H challenged the notion that power comes from size—proving instead that balance, responsiveness, and tonal complexity could define a new standard. With its distinctive proportions and deeply expressive voice, the H quickly became a favorite among players seeking nuance and immediacy. What began as a bold experiment has since evolved into one of our most iconic models—equally at home in delicate fingerstyle passages and dynamic, articulate rhythm work. Our 50th Anniversary H Model honors that original vision with a refined, modern interpretation—celebrating the guitar that helped redefine what a small-bodied instrument could be. Like all the 50th Anniversary Editions, these come with a custom scrimshaw heel cap and our wax-sealed 50th Anniversary label, but also a custom purfle combo top border, which keeps the instrument aesthetically similar to our other 50th Anniversary offerings.
Santa Cruz Model H, featuring a solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, a 1 11/16" nut width and a 25.375" scale length. Complete with case.
"The H Model is Santa Cruz's small jumbo, offering a perfect balance of comfort, projection, and tonal richness. This versatile instrument excels at everything from intimate fingerstyle to aggressive flatpicking.
With its comfortable body size and powerful voice, the H Model has become a favorite among players who want a guitar that can handle any musical situation with grace and authority."
Body
Wood Type
Indian Rosewood
Back Stripe
S29
Binding
Ivoroid
Top
Wood Type
Sitka Spruce
Rosette
Ivoroid
Purfling
Herringbone
Bracing/Voicing
Double Tapered w/Bass Scallop
Neck
Peghead
Solid VJ
Peghead Binding
None
Overlay Material
Ebony
Headstock Inlay
SCGC
Width at Nut
1-11/16"
Neck Shape
Round
Fingerboard
Side Dots
Black
Inlay
2mm Dots
Width at 14th Fret
2-3/16"
Binding
Ivoroid
Scale Length
25.375
Finish
Top
Clear
Back & Sides
Clear/Buffed
Neck
Clear/Matte
Setup
Pickguard
Tortoise
Tuners/gears
Nickel Waverly
Price€6,122.04
+ €61.23 Shipping
14-Day Return Policy
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