As I was building this instrument, any time I did anything with the body, like sand it, it just boomed with sound. I was very excited to put strings on it. It has exceeded my expectations. It is so loud and rich and thick and warm sounding I find it just amazing. I am not a player but I really like keeping this around to kind of noodle around on just to hear the sound. I am putting this out there, but I am not quite ready to sell it yet.
Back and sides are Pennsylvania curly walnut, top is water-tank redwood. Koa binding, black-red-black purfling, asymmetric rosette in pink abalone pearl, bocote fingerboard, bridge, and headplate. Fingerboard has a 10 inch radius. Spanish cedar neck with gold plated tuners.
