***ACOUSTICS***

Rare slope shoulder dreadnought, solid Sitka Spruce top, beautiful quilted Maple back and sides. Only offered in the mid 90s sources saying less than 300 made, original MSRP of $1,100. According to Yairi the "laminate" back & sides are NOT cheaper filler-veneer sandwich, it's a 3-layer sandwich of  Canadian Bigleaf Maple for increased strength without sacrificing tone. Other features: genuine Rosewood fretboard & bridge, abalone soundhole rosette, tortoise-style pickguard & headstock overlay, gold sealed tuners, rosewood armrest. An L.R. Baggs Stage Pro Element Preamp system(sells for $179) with volume, treble, midrange, bass, notch filter & phase inversion controls has been installed. Very good condition with aftermarket case.