AAAAA Brazilian Rosewood back & sides German Spruce top, with a story. This is a top that Michael Millard purchased in the 60's, which was in limited supply then. It is super fine. It was cut over 100 years ago. "42" style purflings, i.e. Abalone rosette, top trim and fretboard perimeter. Abalone back center strip; Super high quality, almost 3 D headstock abalone logo; Slotted headstock with Gold Waverly tuning machines; Curly Maple body bindings, heel and end grafts; Ebony fretboard with fancy #7 pattern paua abalone inlays; Ebony bridge with Ebony pins/abalone dots; Tortoiseshell colored pickguard; The sound is sweet & clear, with thick individual notes; Incredibly mature, well-developed tone; Strap pin in neck & tail; Original Calton flight case included; Near Mint condition