Style 1
A minimally-appointed, 12-fret parlor-size guitar with mahogany back/sides and a satin finish, built for tonal purity over ornamentation.
About this guitar
The Style 1 is a parlor-sized instrument with mahogany back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, a slotted headstock, and a 12-fret neck join, finished in satin to emphasize the wood’s natural look rather than elaborate trim — built on the idea that tonal quality doesn’t require heavy ornamentation.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | Zipper |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Ivoroid |
| Top - Purfling | Herringbone |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped |
| Neck - Peghead | Slotted |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | Ivoroid |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | SCGC Mini |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-3/4" |
| Neck - Neck Shape | V |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | Black |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | Diamond & Square Short Pattern |
| Fingerboard - Width at 12th Fret | 2-3/16" |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 24.75 |
| Finish - Top | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Matte |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Nickel Waverly w/ Ivoroid |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Low 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 Style 1 cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Style 1 still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Style 1?
- 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.