D Pre-War
Below are the standard specifications for this particular model. Prior to 2019, Sitka Spruce was the standard top wood, but now this model comes available with a long list of custom options, including various top woods, that can be added for no additional charge. Click here to see all the options available to you, and design your own.
This dramatic sounding model was designed to introduce the superior sound of Santa Cruz Guitars to players that had been afraid to touch them. SCGC’s reputation for relentless quality and attendant high prices kept many from even trying one out. The Pre-War Model was okay to approach, not inexpensive but not completely intimidating either. Given the opportunity to hear a truly sophisticated guitar, perhaps for the first time, players experienced a paradigm shift in what they thought possible. The D/PW’s powerful volume, overtones and rich presence is an epiphany to the uninitiated. There are no unnecessary design features on this model, simply the finest materials treated to SCGC’s state of the art lutherie. This instrument is the best value to be had in a professionally hand made guitar, period.
| Body | Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
| Back Stripe | Black | |
| Binding | Black | |
| Top | Wood Type | Adirondack Spruce |
| Rosette | Violin Purfle Combo | |
| Purfling | Violin Purfle | |
| Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped/Advanced X | |
| Neck | Peghead | Solid Square |
| Peghead Binding | None | |
| Overlay Material | Indian Rosewood | |
| Headstock Inlay | SCGC | |
| Width at Nut | 1-11/16 | |
| Neck Shape | V with Volute | |
| Fingerboard | Side Dots | White |
| Inlay | 2mm dots | |
| Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16 | |
| Binding | Black | |
| Scale Length | 25.375 | |
| Finish | Top | Clear |
| Back & Sides | Clear/Buffed | |
| Neck | Clear/Matte | |
| Setup | Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Tuners/gears | Nickel Waverly |