Richard Hoover Among Giants

A short film about the history of Santa Cruz Guitars, with the founder of the company, Richard Hoover.

Founded in 1976, the Santa Cruz Guitar Company brought boutique guitar making to the forefront of the steel-string guitar business. Richard Hoover invites you to watch this short film by LR Baggs, which documents the culture of SCGC’s small production lutherie and mission to provide musicians with exceptional instruments that truly change the world.

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