Firefly
A compact parlor-style guitar with East Indian rosewood back/sides and a cedar top, built for portability and studio recording.
About this guitar
The Firefly is a small-bodied parlor guitar built from East Indian rosewood back/sides and a cedar top, designed to travel well and deliver professional-level tone for remote recording sessions, with a light touch response praised by reviewers for its clarity and projection given its compact size.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | S29 |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | Cedar |
| Top - Rosette | Ivoroid |
| Top - Purfling | FF Combo |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped |
| Neck - Peghead | Firefly |
| 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 1/8" |
| Fingerboard - Binding | I/B/I |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 24" |
| Finish - Top | Clear or Sunburst |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Buffed |
| Setup - Pickguard | None |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Chrome Mini Gotoh 510 |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Low Tension |
| 50th Anniversary Edition | A limited-run 50th Anniversary Edition of the Firefly is offered with a custom scrimshaw heel cap and wax-sealed anniversary label, alongside the standard ongoing catalog version |
| 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 Firefly cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Firefly still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Firefly?
- 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.