FTC Model
A maple/spruce cutaway flattop with an arched back, originally an early SCGC design explored beyond traditional flat-top construction.
About this guitar
The FTC (Fingerstyle Traditional Cutaway) pairs a maple body and German spruce top with a Venetian cutaway for upper-fret access, delivering a warm, midrange-forward tone for fingerstyle players who want both classic tone and easier reach up the neck.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Maple |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | Black |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | German Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Ivoroid |
| Top - Purfling | purfle combo |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | tapered |
| Neck - Peghead | solid, F style |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | I/B/I .090 |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | Santa Cruz script logo |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-11/16" |
| Neck - Neck Shape | round profile |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | black |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | deco |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16" |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 25.375" |
| Finish - Top | Sunburst |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Sunburst |
| Finish - Neck | buffed |
| Setup - Pickguard | none |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Gotoh 510 Gold |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Mid Tension |
| History | Introduced in 1978 as one of SCGC's earliest departures from a traditional flat-top design, pairing a flat top with an arched back; an early example was owned by Eric Clapton |
| 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 FTC Model cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the FTC Model still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the FTC 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.