Santa Cruz Guitar Company is celebrating 45 years in business, building world-class instruments for players of all kinds.
As a way of thanking everyone for the tremendous support of their small shop over the last 45 years, you can buy two sets of Parabolic Tension Strings via the Santa Cruz Guitar Company website and receive one set for free, through Friday, September 17.
Congratulations to Santa Cruz Guitar Company on their auspicious anniversary!
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Plek services | Santa Cruz GuitarSanta Cruz now offers Plek setup services for guitars of any brand. Read More |
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Richard Hoover and James Nash | Santa Cruz GuitarThe Santa Cruz founder and flatpicking virtuoso team up for a presentation about the company at Organic Sounds Guitars. Read More |
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Parabolic Tension Strings | Santa Cruz GuitarA look at Santa Cruz' strings prior to installation. Read More |
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2007 Tony Rice Signature Model | Santa Cruz GuitarAndy Cambria demonstrates one of Tony Rice's personal signature model guitars at the Music Emporium. Read More |
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Moon Spruce | Santa Cruz GuitarsSanta Cruz founder Richard Hoover discusses "moon" spruce, choosing a top, and more on the Santa Cruz Coffee Break podcast. Read More |
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Santa Cruz at 45 | Santa Cruz GuitarsA 45th anniversary message from Richard Hoover and his team at Santa Cruz Guitars. Read More |
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HT/13 | Santa Cruz GuitarsHappy Traum plays and discusses his new signature model guitar. Read More |
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A True Custom Shop | Santa Cruz GuitarsEight Santa Cruz dealers discuss how they help their customers order their dream guitars. Read More |
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Richard Hoover Among GiantsA short film about the history of Santa Cruz Guitars, with the founder of the company, Richard Hoover. Read More |