Santa Cruz D-Law Acoustic Guitar - Italian Spruce/Mahogany with Hardshell Case

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The Santa Cruz D-Law Acoustic Guitar is the result of a thoughtful collaboration between Richard Hoover and guitarist Scott Law, built around the idea of a true “bullseye” dreadnought—one that feels alive, responsive, and endlessly musical. Santa Cruz Guitar Company has long been known for its small-shop precision and uncompromising craftsmanship, and that spirit is felt in every inch of this instrument. It’s not just a signature model in name—it’s a shared vision of what a great acoustic should be.

At its core, the dreadnought body delivers the power and headroom you’d expect, but with a level of nuance that keeps it from ever feeling heavy-handed. This guitar has a way of sitting perfectly in a mix while still feeling intimate in solo playing, with a dynamic range that responds effortlessly to both a light touch and a strong attack. Whether you’re flatpicking in an ensemble or exploring more melodic lines on your own, it maintains clarity, balance, and a sense of control that feels incredibly refined.

The pairing of an Italian spruce top with mahogany back and sides gives the D-Law its signature voice—clear and focused in the low end, warm through the mids, and open on the top without ever getting brittle. There’s a sweetness to the trebles that makes single-note lines sing, while the bass stays tight and supportive, never overwhelming. It’s a tone that feels both familiar and elevated, capturing the essence of a great dreadnought while adding a layer of polish and responsiveness.

Visually, the tortoise appointments tie everything together with a subtle, vintage-inspired elegance that feels right at home on a guitar like this. From the binding to the pickguard, those details add character without distraction, letting the instrument’s craftsmanship speak for itself. Available at Haggerty’s Music, the D-Law is a deeply expressive acoustic built for players who want tradition, artistry, and feel to come together in one inspiring instrument.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Double Tapered/Scalloped Adirondack with Hot Hide Glue
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Material: Italian Spruce
• Top Finish: Buff
• Top Color: Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Backstrip: Backlit Tortoise (Scott Law)
• Back & Sides Finish: Buff
• Bracing: Double Tapered/Scalloped Adirondack with Hot Hide Glue
• Binding Material: Backlit Tortoise
• Top Border: Single BMB
• Rosette: Ivoroid Multi-Ply

Neck

• Neck Profile: V Neck with Volute (Standard)
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.827" at 1st Fret, 0.945" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.25"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamond and Squares Long Pattern
• Fingerboard Binding: Backlit Tortoise (Standard)
• Fingerboard Radius: 14"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16"
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Heelcap: Backlit Tortoise
• Headstock: Solid Square, Ebony Overlay
• Headstock Binding: Backlit Tortoise (Standard)
• Headplate Inlay: SCGC Logo, Mother of Pearl
• Headplate Finish: Buff

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Thru Saddle
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins & End Pin: Ebony with Mother of Pearl Dots
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Waverly Nickel with Nickel Butterbean Knobs (4060)
• Pickguard: Tortoise D-Shape

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: SCGC Mid-Tension
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 8151
• Manufacture Date: 2025