Built in 2016, and it’s woken up handsomely in the intervening years—this Santa Cruz D/PW Prewar is a great example of Richard Hoover’s team’s prowess at bringing prewar dreadnought details to a modern build. Indian Rosewood back and sides pair up with German Spruce on top for a bit more smoothness and warmth in the voice (especially in the trebles, sweet and round). Grained Ivoroid bindings, Santa Cruz’s open back tuners in nickel, and herringbone top trim for a classic reimagining of the D-28s of years gone by.
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As the name implies, this is a classic prewar-inspired dread from Santa Cruz. A true workhorse. 
Strong and quick, great responsiveness across the registers. Dialed in as a modern take on prewar ideals, the Santa Cruz D/PW. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.688 in |
| String Spacing | 2.188 in |
| Woods | Spruce - German, Rosewood - Indian |
Built in 2016, and it’s woken up handsomely in the intervening years—this Santa Cruz D/PW Prewar is a great example of Richard Hoover’s team’s prowess at bringing prewar dreadnought details to a modern build. Indian Rosewood back and sides pair up with German Spruce on top for a bit more smoothness and warmth in the voice (especially in the trebles, sweet and round)
As the name implies, this is a classic prewar-inspired dread from Santa Cruz. A true workhorse.
Strong and quick, great responsiveness across the registers. Dialed in as a modern take on prewar ideals, the Santa Cruz D/PW. 