True Acoustic Bass
A full-scale, fully acoustic bass guitar (32" scale) with a jumbo mahogany/spruce body, no amplification required.
About this guitar
The True Acoustic Bass is a purpose-built acoustic bass guitar with a 32” scale length and a jumbo-sized (D-12 shape) mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top, producing full, resonant low-end tone and sustain without needing to be plugged in, for solo or ensemble bass work.
Specs
| Body - Body Shape | D-12 |
|---|---|
| Body - Wood Type | Mahogany |
| Body - Back Stripe | Zipper |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Herringbone |
| Top - Purfling | Herringbone |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped |
| Neck - Peghead | F Style |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | None |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | SCGC Logo |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-5/8" |
| Neck - Neck Shape | Round |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | White |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | 2mm Dots |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-1/8" |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Black |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 32" |
| Finish - Top | Clear |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Buffed |
| Finish - Neck | Matte |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise TR Shape |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Gotoh Compact Bass Tuners |
| Setup - Frets | Jumbo Frets |
| Setup - Bridge | Belly Bridge 2-1/8" Bridge Spacing |
| Setup - Other | 1/8" Saddle Slot |
| Setup - Strings | D'Addario (22, 34, 48, 74) |
| 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 True Acoustic Bass cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the True Acoustic Bass still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the True Acoustic Bass?
- 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 bass 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.