Bundle Deal - Santa Cruz H/13 Model Parlor Guitar With Case

Guitar"Diamond Bundle" Deal ($900 in actual savings) includes...

• 12 months all access Gold Pick Membership to lesson site (Transferrable, so it can be gifted to someone else if desired)
• Snark ST-8 Tuner
• Elliott McKinney Capo

• EJ17 Strings
• Brown Lakota Strap
• Bluechip or Toneslab Pick (Your choice, drop us a note or email)
• Birch Cooperstand
• D'Addario Pro-Winder 
• D’Addario Guitar Humidifier
• Dreadnought Tonegard
• Banjo Ben Flatpicks 
• Banjo Ben Case Sticker
• Professional Setup 
• Hardshell Case
• Free Shipping within the Lower 48 United States 

*instruments and most bundle items are in stock and ready to ship. However, depending on demand, some of the bundle items may be subject to short backorder. In which case, the instruments and most items will ship promptly, followed by the backorder items free of charge. For boutique flatpick of choice preference…drop us a note or email, or we will reach out to confirm what you’d like if we don’t hear from you first.

Probably the most impressive parlor type guitar we’ve played.  Everything about it is indicative of the highest quality and craftsmanship.  It’s so responsive that it’s hard to imagine, and the tone is deep and lush.  Plays like a dream as well with its comfortable V neck profile.  

What’s up with thirteen frets? The historical precedent for this classic shape was the Gibson ‘Nick Lucas Special’ from the 1920’s and ’30’s, the one Bob Dylan holds in early photos. The “H” designation is an acknowledgment to the guardian of the lore of all things vintage and stringed, Maestro Paul Hostetter, who commissioned SCGC to build the prototype in 1978. In spite of the question of whether the historic 13 frets to the body had any basis in acoustic science, our reason for using it does.

SCGC’s concept for the H-13 is to achieve power beyond what would be expected in a small-bodied guitar. Two fundamental lutherie tricks make this possible: a longer string length and more air space via a deeper body (increased volume and bass response). To place the bridge in the optimal position for power and maintain the longer string length, the neck needs to join the body at the 13th fret. Cool, huh? This is a gorgeous classic with power and presence expected from a much larger instrument. Perfect for aggressive fingerstyle blues and vocal accompaniment, the H-13 feels really comfortable to hold and play!

Includes full professional setup, hardshell case, and free shipping to the lower 48 US!

H/13 Fret Model Guitar (#1898)

Indian Rosewood Body

Adirondack Spruce Top

Adirondack braces attached with hot hide glue

Binding on the Fingerboard: Black

Sunburst Top

Neck: 1 3/4” with V Profile

Body Binding - Black With Exquisite Herringbone Style

Tortoise Pickguard Unattached

Ebony Pyramid Bridge

Ebony Bridge Pins and End Pin

If you've got questions, shoot us a message or give us a call at 833-BANJOBEN (833-226-5623).