Janis Ian
A fixed-spec signature cutaway parlor with built-in L.R. Baggs electronics, designed with singer-songwriter Janis Ian for stage and studio.
About this guitar
Built for singer-songwriter Janis Ian, this parlor-size cutaway pairs an old-growth mahogany body with a hand-voiced Sitka spruce top and Janis’s “Rude Girl” fingerboard inlay, and includes onboard L.R. Baggs electro-acoustic electronics developed in collaboration with the pickup maker for stage and studio use. Specs are fixed, not customizable.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | None |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Abalone |
| Top - Purfling | Abalone |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped |
| Neck - Peghead | Small FS |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | Ivoroid |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | Janis Ian / Mini |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-11/16″ |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | Black |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | "Rude Girl" |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16″ |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 24.75 |
| Finish - Top | Tinted |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Buffed |
| Setup - Pickguard | None |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Chrome Gotoh mini 510 |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Low Tension |
| Electronics | Onboard L.R. Baggs electro-acoustic pickup system, developed in collaboration with L.R. Baggs |
| Customization | Fixed signature specification, not customizable |
Quick answers
- How much does the Janis Ian cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Janis Ian still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Janis Ian?
- 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.