RS
A signature slope-shoulder dreadnought with Indian rosewood back/sides and an Adirondack spruce top, forward-shifted X-braced for vintage-style projection.
About this guitar
The RS is a signature-spec slope-shoulder model built from Indian rosewood back and sides with an Adirondack spruce top and forward-shifted X bracing, aimed at bluegrass and country players who want the classic slope-shoulder voice with a deeper body and modern build reliability.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Mahogany |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | Black |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Body - Other | Deep Body |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Ivoroid Combo |
| Top - Purfling | S29 |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Double Tapered |
| Neck - Peghead | VJ Style |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | None |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | Santa Cruz Ivoroid Script Logo |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-13/16" |
| Neck - Neck Shape | Round |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | White |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | Doppler Dots |
| Fingerboard - Width at 12th Fret | 2-5/16" |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Black |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 24.75 |
| Finish - Top | Sunburst |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Tobacco Brown/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Tobacco Brown/Matte |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Nickel Waverly with ivoroid (\*spec has changed since photos above were taken) |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Mid 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 RS cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the RS still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the RS?
- 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.