This Kauri back came from a house being demolished in New Zealand. The House was built late 1890s. The sides are quilted maple. The top, Sitka from the 1990s.stock Fan fret scales. Ebony fingerboard & Bridge. Walnut head stock. Built with the Beauty of the woods highlighted. It is sound wedged with a rolled top arm rest and sideport with a door, for tonal & projection variance. The offcet sound hole makes room for 24 frets. Timeless Speed of Light Action. Hear it to believe it!