{"product_id":"santa-cruz-vintage-artist-sitka-old-growth-mahogany","title":"Santa Cruz Vintage Artist, Sitka \u0026 Old Growth Mahogany","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely amazing dreadnought by Santa Cruz Guitar Company. The Vintage Artist model gives you the beautiful booming bass response paired with crystal clear trebles making it versatile across all styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this version apart from others is the premium Old Growth Mahogany that adds an extra layer of depth to the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-lg mb-6 leading-relaxed text-white\/90\"\u003eDoc Watson, who owned the prototype of the Vintage Artist, said, \"This is the Dreadnought I've been looking for all my life.\" In 1991, Richard Hoover collaborated with vintage experts to identify the most desirable qualities of the iconic Pre-War D-18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-lg mb-6 leading-relaxed text-white\/90\"\u003eMaestro Watson's contributions to the concept were born of an appreciation of the clarity of Mahogany's tone and his requirements for playability. After Doc's test pilot duties on the prototype, he offered this thoughtful testimonial: \"Son, what do I have to do to keep this guitar?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-lg mb-8 leading-relaxed text-white\/90\"\u003eWe present this instrument as the tonal equal and technical superior to the most respected Pre-War guitars. This instrument features an advanced, scalloped X-bracing for powerful bass, complemented by the clear tone and definition of master grade Mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-lg mb-8 leading-relaxed text-white\/90\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Sitka Spruce \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Old Growth Mahogany \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Tinted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Ivoroid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurfling: Herringbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: V profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Ebony, Belly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Scalloped \/ Advanced X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1 11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing, Bridge: 2 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.375\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47526683410647,"sku":"210000071999","price":11589.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/6148\/4199\/files\/g-10855.jpg?v=1763668184","url":"https:\/\/rudysmusic.com\/products\/santa-cruz-vintage-artist-sitka-old-growth-mahogany","provider":"Rudy's Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}