Description

The Santa Cruz FTC is a breathtaking blend of old-world elegance and modern refinement, an instrument where master craftsmanship meets inspired design. At its core, an Italian Spruce top lends an exquisite balance of power and sensitivity, its tonal complexity unfolding with every note. Paired with carved, flamed maple back and sides, the guitar resonates with brilliant clarity and a luminous warmth, offering both crisp articulation and a rich, sustaining depth. The flamed maple neck, sculpted with a smooth round profile, completes this harmonious trio, ensuring effortless playability and a graceful hand feel.

Every detail of the FTC reflects Santa Cruz’s meticulous attention to artistry. Koa bindings trace the body, fingerboard, and headstock, their golden hues seamlessly complementing the luminous maple. The top purfling combination enhances the instrument’s elegance, framing the pristine spruce top with a subtle yet striking contrast. A black backstrip adds a refined touch to the rear, accentuating the natural beauty of the flamed maple. The headstock, adorned with the Santa Cruz script logo inlaid into an ebony overlay, exudes understated sophistication, while the solid F-style peghead offers a distinguished, vintage-inspired presence.

Further elevating its aesthetic appeal, an Art Deco fingerboard inlay graces the ebony fretboard, a nod to timeless design and refined craftsmanship. White side dots provide a subtle guiding presence, ensuring effortless navigation along the neck. Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines, both smooth and precise, complete the instrument with a luxurious yet functional flourish. With a 25.375” scale length, 1 3/4” nut width, and 2 3/16” bridge spacing, the FTC offers impeccable balance, making it an ideal choice for both flatpicking and fingerstyle playing. Weighing a comfortable 4 lb 5 oz and housed in a protective hard case, the Santa Cruz FTC is not just an instrument—it is a statement of artistry, a masterpiece of tone and design that will inspire for generations to come.

Other specifications include:

Italian Spruce Top
Flamed Maple back and sides
Black backstrip
Flamed Maple neck
Koa Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
Top Purfle combo
Peghead Solid, F Style
Overlay Material Ebony
Headstock Inlay Santa Cruz script logo
Art Deco Fingerboard Inlay
Neck Shape Round
Side Dots White
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuning machines
Hard Case
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
25.375" Scale Length
4 lb 5 oz