D 12-Fret

From Santa Cruz:

"Legendary artist and first call session ace, Norman Blake, has long appreciated the power and sensitivity of the original dreadnought design with 12 frets clear of the body. SCGC’s prototype D-12 Model was commissioned to showcase Norman’s playing style by adding clarity and sustain for an articulate response to the flat pick. Building a guitar with 12 frets clear of the body creates more air volume, which allows greater amplitude and sustain. The hand tuned X-bracing ensures an increased bass response, while the top voicing and 4-1/4 inch sound hole size combine to achieve great presence in all ranges. This eliminates the tendency of the traditional dreadnought towards boominess at the expense of midrange and treble. The controlled integrity of Mahogany sides and back impart clarity and definition to the guitar’s complex acoustic presence. The D-12’s sheer volume, complexity, and incredible sustain make it a truly inspiring stage partner."

Buttered Toast Sunburst, D 12-Fret body shape, Adirondack Spruce top, Cowboy Rope Rosette, Scalloped Adirondack Spruce bracing, Mahogany back and sides, Zipper backstripe, Ivoroid binding with the Cowboy Rope top purfling, Round shaped Mahogany neck, 12" radius Ebony fingerboard with the long Diamond and Square inlays and medium frets, 25.375" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, Waverly tuners, With hardshell case