This is instrument is one of a handful now that was inspired by Lizann’s original Cedar and Dogwood baritone. I think we have made four now?!? Every piece on it is salvaged, which sounds fun, but can sometimes mean extra work, but it’s worth it! The Cedar top is from a fence post from Duncan and Melany’s property on Cascade Head. It’s really sweet old growth Western Red Cedar, which is highly rot resistant and still useable after 60 years in the weather. The back, sides and pickguard are Dogwood, cut by Ken from the Carpenter Ant Stash in Portland from a tree on their property. It is multi colored, swirly grained and a nice hard wood for back and sides. The fretboard, headplate and bridge are Jatoba, a Brazilian hardwood I found as scraps in Ken’s shop. The neck is cypress from a salvaged factory tank, from Chris at The Dee Mill. Some simple maple ties it all together. Just like it’s other Cedar/Dogwood friends, it sounds huge, rich, detailed and expressive. I love it.