I use Walnut and Maple frequently, but I think this is the first time I have combined them in this way, mixing them in equal measure all over the instrument. The Walnut is quality straight grain stuff and the Maple is a mix of bird’s eye and curly, all from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland. It is strung with the heavier strings to get open G tuning, it also sounds great tuned one step higher. The mix of woods made for a vibrant sound that is subtle and a little bit polite compared to my last few mini five strings. I really liked it once I got the chance to play it this week in the shop.