I think that my instruments fill an important niche. They are loud enough to get along with other instrument at a jam session like guitars and banjos, but still have rich tone and long sustain. I think it might be because of my many years of playing in string bands and acoustic jams where I want to be heard but not be obnoxious (even though I like banjo ukes!). This combo of Spruce and Cherry is just the thing. The top and back panels are one solid piece instead of the more common book match. It’s hard to find wide enough boards for this, but I have a stash, of course. The Spruce is from British Columbia, harvested as a drift log by luthier Craig Wilson’s dad. The back and sides are from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland. The salvaged Fir neck is from old floor joists. All the Walnut trim is from a local tree that I milled. The dark Pistachio fretboard/headplate/bridge are from California orchards. It has a K&K pickup and a low g, ready for fun!