I’m really embracing the uniqueness of this tenor guitar design. It sounds a little like a banjo, but also a guitar, a dulcimer and ukulele all at the same time. The ladder braced Spruce is bright and detailed and the curly Oak back and sides reflect the sound well. Luthier Craig Wilson passed on the the Sitka Spruce top to me- it was cut by his father. The curly Red Oak back and sides are from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland. The Mahogany and Walnut neck is made from scraps from a cabinet shop. The rest is Pistachio from California orchards. Cheers Steve!