2003, built by Sergei de JongeWestern Red CedarBrazilian Back and sides640 mm fingerboardMahogany neck African ebony fingerboard Spalted maple rosetteScalloped bridgeKlaus Reischl black pearl tunersThis guitar is warm, with full volume, and easy to play. The basses are especially notable with depth and fullness. The trebles are round and rich. It is an exquisite instrument built by one of the top luthiers in the world. It is in excellent condition with no issues. Sergei re-french polished the top due to a few scratches in 2010.Sergei said "If I were to make a similar guitar now with Brazilian Rosewood the price would be $12,500."