This instrument is for Evan, who has been sending me boards of salvaged Western Red Cedar for a few years now. This is the water tank cedar from Vashon Island that many of you are familiar with. The second wood is some old Douglas Fir, also from Vashon Island that I used for back, sides and neck. The rest is maple, with a little amber stain to make it look old and glow a bit. Every Cedar top I have used from this stash has sounded great and this one is no exception. The whole instrument growls and purrs in my lap, with a loud attack and warm sustain.