D Pre-War
A pre-war-inspired dreadnought with advanced/scalloped X bracing for big bass and vintage presence.
About this guitar
The D Pre-War pairs Indian rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top, a V-neck with volute, and an advanced/scalloped X bracing pattern that echoes pre-WWII dreadnought construction. Understated appointments keep the focus on materials, tone, and workmanship, delivering the powerful volume and throaty presence associated with surviving pre-war instruments.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | Black |
| Body - Binding | Black |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Violin Purfle Combo |
| Top - Purfling | Violin Purfle |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped/Advanced X |
| Neck - Peghead | Solid Square |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | None |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | SCGC |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-11/16″ |
| Neck - Neck Shape | V with Volute |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | White |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | 2mm dots |
| Fingerboard - Bridge Spacing | 2-3/16″ |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Black |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 25.375″ |
| Finish - Top | Clear |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Matte |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Nickel Waverly |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Mid Tension |
| 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 D Pre-War cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the D Pre-War still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the D Pre-War?
- 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.