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Santa Cruz Guitars

Acoustic guitars · Santa Cruz, California, USA

Founded by master luthier Richard Hoover, the company handcrafts world-class acoustic guitars, offering a complete collection from small-bodied models to powerful dreadnoughts.

Last updated August 23, 2026

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Richard Hoover
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Richard Hoover
1976–