Brad Paisley BPW
A fixed-spec signature dreadnought built with Brad Paisley, based on the SCGC Pre-War Dreadnought, with a custom cowboy-hat headstock inlay.
About this guitar
Developed with country star Brad Paisley based on Santa Cruz’s Pre-War Dreadnought, the B/PW pairs bear-claw German spruce with Indian rosewood and adds a custom cowboy-hat headstock inlay. Specs are fixed (not customizable); an optional pickup and custom Paisley-branded case are available.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | Zipper |
| Body - Body Binding | Ivoroid |
| Body - Side Purfling | None |
| Top - Wood Type | Bear Claw German Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Violin Purfle Combo |
| Top - Purfling | Herringbone |
| Top - Bracing | Scalloped/Advanced X |
| Top - Soundhole | 4″ |
| Neck - Peghead | Solid Square |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | None |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | Custom Cowboy Hat |
| Neck - Scale Length | 25.375″ |
| Neck - Other | V with volute |
| Fingerboard - Inlays | SCGC at 5th Fret |
| Fingerboard - Width at Nut | 1-3/4″ |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16″ |
| Fingerboard - F-Board Binding | Black |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | White |
| Finish - Type-Body | Clear |
| Finish - Type-Neck | Clear |
| Finish - Type-Top | Tinted |
| Finish - Style-Body | Buffed |
| Finish - Style-Neck | Matte |
| Finish - Style-Peghead | Buffed |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Mid Tension |
| Setup - Action | 3/2 |
| Setup - Gears | Nickel Waverly |
| Setup - Bridge Spacing | Regular, 2-3/16″ |
| Setup - Pick-Up | Optional |
| Setup - Case | Custom Paisley Case |
| Setup - Label | BP to sign label |
| Customization | Fixed signature specification, not customizable — see D Model for a customizable version of this design |
| Pick-Up | Optional |
Quick answers
- How much does the Brad Paisley BPW cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Brad Paisley BPW still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Brad Paisley BPW?
- 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.