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Santa Cruz H13 42 Style Acoustic Guitar - Sinker Redwood/Walnut with Hardshell Case
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The Santa Cruz Guitar Company has always approached guitar building as a balance between old-world craftsmanship and thoughtful innovation. Every instrument that leaves their California workshop reflects a deep sensitivity to materials, voicing, and long-term musicality. The H13 42 Style continues that tradition—an elegant 12-fret design that blends expressive nuance with refined appointments.
Its sinker redwood top carries a story as compelling as its sound. Reclaimed from the Noyo River in Mendocino County, this old-growth redwood matured slowly before resting underwater for generations, developing remarkable stability and complexity. Tonally, it offers a wide dynamic palette—clear and articulate when played lightly, yet warm and enveloping when pushed. This particular set leans slightly brighter, giving the guitar an immediacy and shimmer that pairs beautifully with the H13’s 12-fret responsiveness.
Matched with walnut back and sides, the voice finds a distinctive balance between richness and definition. Walnut sits comfortably between mahogany’s dryness and rosewood’s overtone bloom, adding a focused low end and a crisp, present midrange. Together with sinker redwood, the result is a sound that is open and harmonically layered, with quick note separation, rounded bass support, and trebles that carry both sweetness and clarity—equally at home under a gentle fingerstyle touch or a more assertive attack.
The 42 Style appointments elevate the instrument visually without overwhelming its organic character. Abalone binding and rosette shimmer against the natural gloss finish, while the slotted headstock crowned with an abalone torch inlay adds a touch of classic elegance. Ebony appointments, pyramid bridge, gold Waverly tuners with ivoroid knobs, and refined detailing throughout complete a guitar that feels both timeless and personal—built not only to impress at first glance, but to deepen in voice and beauty for decades to come.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Electronics: None
- Bracing: Sitka with Titebond Scalloped/Tapered
- Cutaway: None
Body
- Body Shape: H13 12-Fret
- Top Material: Sinker Redwood
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Top Color: Natural
- Back & Sides Material: Walnut
- Back Configuration: 2-Piece with S29 Backstrip
- Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
- Bracing: Sitka with Titebond Scalloped/Tapered
- Binding Material: Abalone and Ivoroid
- Rosette: Abalone
Neck
- Neck Profile: V
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Taper: Standard
- Neck Depth: 0.839" at 1st Fret, 0.940" at 9th Fret
- Scale Length: 25.375"
- Nut Width: 1-3/4"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: SCGC Logo, Mother of Pearl
- Fingerboard Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16"
- Neck Finish: Matte
- Neck Joint: Set
- Headstock: Slotted
- Headstock Binding: None
- Headplate Inlay: Abalone Torch
- Headplate Finish: Gloss
Hardware
- Bridge Style: Pyramid
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Pins: Ebony with Mother of Pearl Dots
- Saddle: Bone
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuners: Waverly Gold with Ivoroid Oval Knobs (4066-G)
- Pickguard: Tortoise
Miscellaneous
- Electronics: None
- Strings: SCGC Low-Tension
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case SCG-H13S
- Serial Number: 1931
- Manufacture Date: 2025
1931
Santa Cruz H13 42 Style Acoustic Guitar - Sinker Redwood/Walnut with Hardshell Case
$12,894.00
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“This is a beautiful guitar…appreciate the free setup and quick ship! Would purchase from this seller again…THANKS!”
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“Very fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition, extremely well set up, no adjustments needed at all! Plays and looks great, exactly as advertised.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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