H Model
Santa Cruz's versatile small jumbo, built for both fingerstyle and aggressive flatpicking.
About this guitar
Introduced in 1978 as one of Santa Cruz’s earliest departures from tradition (developed with luthier Paul Hostetter), the H Model pairs Indian rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top and double-tapered/bass-scalloped bracing for a comfortable body size with power and tonal richness across playing styles.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | S29 |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Ivoroid |
| Top - Purfling | Herringbone |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Double Tapered w/Bass Scallop |
| Neck - Peghead | Solid VJ |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | None |
| 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 | Ivoroid |
| 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 Low Tension |
| History | Introduced in 1978, developed in collaboration with luthier Paul Hostetter |
| 50th Anniversary Edition | A limited-run 50th Anniversary Edition of the H Model is offered with a custom scrimshaw heel cap, wax-sealed anniversary label, and custom purfle top border, 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 H Model cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the H Model still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the H 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.