F Model
A smaller-bodied rosewood/spruce flattop with a focused, articulate voice for fingerstyle and light strumming.
About this guitar
The F Model is a smaller-bodied guitar built from Indian rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top and tapered bracing, aimed at players who want a focused, articulate tone in a comfortable size for extended playing, recording, and intimate performance.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | S29 |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Purfle Combo |
| Top - Purfling | Purfle Combo |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Tapered |
| Neck - Peghead | Solid F Style |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | I/B/I |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | SCGC |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-11/16 |
| Neck - Neck Shape | Round |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | Black |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | 2mm dots |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16 |
| Fingerboard - Binding | I/B/I |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 25.375 |
| Finish - Top | Clear |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Buffed |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Chrome Gotoh 510 |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Low 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 F Model cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the F Model still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the F Model?
- 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.