1934D
A vintage-recreation 14-fret herringbone dreadnought built from period-cut Brazilian rosewood and old-growth Adirondack spruce with hot hide glue.
About this guitar
The 1934D is Santa Cruz’s recreation of the iconic 1930s 14-fret herringbone dreadnought, built with Brazilian rosewood cut in the 1930s, master-grade old-growth Adirondack spruce, and hot hide glue construction to capture the aged-wood resonance of genuine vintage instruments. Materials are difficult to source, so availability is limited.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Brazilian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | Zipper |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid w/Side Purfle |
| Top - Wood Type | Adirondack |
| Top - Rosette | Vintage Style Ivoroid |
| Top - Purfling | Herringbone |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped/Advanced X Adirondack w/Hot Hide Glue |
| Neck - Peghead | Solid Square |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | I/B/I |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | None |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-11/16" |
| Neck - Shape | V Neck |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | Black |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | SCGC Mini @ 16th Fret |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16" |
| Fingerboard - Binding | I/B/I |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 25.25" |
| Finish - Top | Vintage Varnish Tint |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Buffed |
| Setup - Pickguard | Dalmatian |
| Setup - Bridge/Saddle | Through Saddle Bridge |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Waverly Nickel Gears w/Oval Buttons |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Mid Tension |
| Note | Materials (period-cut Brazilian Rosewood, old-growth Adirondack) are difficult to source; maker states availability is limited |
| Custom Options | Long list of wood/hardware/finish options available at no additional charge via Design Your Own configurator |
Quick answers
- How much does the 1934D cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the 1934D still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the 1934D?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co., building gear since 1976. Where it's built: Handcrafted in Santa Cruz, California, at 400 to 500 guitars a year. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.
- What warranty does Santa Cruz Guitar Co. offer?
- Lifetime warranty and customer service for registered guitars. New guitars must be registered within 2 weeks of purchase.