The Santa Cruz Guitar Company was founded 45 years ago this month. Still run by one of the original co-founders, Richard Hoover, the company has not only been a leading force in the rise of small-shop made custom guitars, it continues to build some of the finest steel-strings available today. In this video, shot inside the Santa Cruz workshop, Richard talks about his passion, vision, and pride in his team of luthiers.
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