Santa Cruz DPW Pre War Dreadnought 

The Santa Cruz D/PW is a boutique dreadnought built to capture the power, depth, and responsiveness of the finest pre-war acoustic guitars. Combining premium Indian rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top, this model delivers a huge, authoritative voice with deep bass, rich overtones, and exceptional projection.

The Pre-War package embraces classic design elements, including a solid square headstock, V-shaped neck with volute, and understated appointments that allow the quality of the materials and craftsmanship to take center stage. Internally, advanced X-bracing and scalloped top bracing inspired by pre-WWII instruments help produce remarkable volume, sensitivity, and tonal complexity.

Whether you're a flatpicker, singer-songwriter, or collector of fine acoustic instruments, the D/PW offers the kind of dynamic range and mature tonal character that has made vintage-inspired dreadnoughts so highly sought after. Powerful, articulate, and incredibly responsive, it delivers the throaty low end and rich presence that players associate with the best pre-war acoustics ever built.

This Santa Cruz D/PW is in very good condition. There are scratches from normal playing wear. Please note: The center seam has been professionally repaired in the past and remains stable. There is also a small repaired crack near the tail block on the back of the guitar. The instrument has received a complete setup in our shop, including a full Plek treatment, and is playing exceptionally well.