The archtop guitar demands both the finest in materials and the ultimate skill in craftsmanship from the guitar maker. Santa Cruz Guitar Company began building the Archtop in the early 1980s, and today we offer 16", 17", and 18" Archtop models. Our archtops have received high praise from both professional guitarists and other archtop builders. These exquisite instruments are ideal for both jazz and blues guitarists, providing an earthy tone and distinctive clarity in the higher ranges. As demonstrated in the accompanying photograph, the Santa Cruz archtop is an incredibly striking instrument. These exceptional guitars demand the most of our time and material resources, and we are confident that they represent the finest example of the luthier's art.
The archtop guitar demands both the finest in materials and the ultimate skill in craftsmanship from the guitar maker. Santa Cruz Guitar Company began building the Archtop in the early 1980s, and today we offer 16", 17", and 18" Archtop models. Our archtops have received high praise from both professional guitarists and other archtop builders. These exquisite instruments are ideal for both jazz and blues guitarists, providing an earthy tone and distinctive clarity in the higher ranges. As demonstrated in the accompanying photograph, the Santa Cruz archtop is an incredibly striking instrument. These exceptional guitars demand the most of our time and material resources, and we are confident that they represent the finest example of the luthier's art.
