Santa Cruz H13 - USA 2008

Built in 2008, this Santa Cruz H13 in sunburst is a beautiful example of why the brand continues to earn universal praise from players, collectors and luthiers worldwide. Santa Cruz has long been regarded as one of the most consistent and musical boutique builders in the United States, known for their impeccable craftsmanship, light responsive builds and the kind of tonal depth that only comes from decades of mastery. This H13 shows all those qualities in spades.

The H13 model blends the vintage warmth of a small body guitar with the power and midrange presence of something much larger. It is famously versatile, loved by fingerstyle players for its responsiveness and dynamic sensitivity, and equally admired by flatpickers for its projection and clarity. The 13 fret neck join gives a little extra punch and openness compared to a traditional 12 fret design while still retaining that classic small body intimacy and balance.

This example feels incredibly alive in the hands with a quick articulate response and a sweetness through the mids that makes every chord bloom. Single note lines have a piano like focus and the low end has surprising depth for a smaller body. It is easily one of the best acoustics pound for pound we have had through PG.

The guitar is in excellent condition with only a few small superficial marks that are purely cosmetic. Structurally and sonically it is rock solid and presents beautifully with its warm aged sunburst finish.

Spec list:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 2.5mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 21.49mm

Nut Width: 45.04mm

Width at 12th Fret: 54.94mm

Weight: 1.78kg / 3.93lb

Top: Spruce

Back and sides: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Scale length: 25.375"

Body style: Santa Cruz H13 13 fret small body

Finish: Sunburst

Bridge: Ebony

Tuners: Original open back tuners

Case: Original hard case included