Hand-crafted of all-solid woods by a special team at Takamine, Nashville models are as close to a luthier-built instrument as you will find from an international guitarmaker. The tops are solid, hand-selected "bear claw" spruce, which creates a rare, naturally occurring pattern. Each soundboard is individually voiced to maximize its power and dynamic range. The back and sides are solid, bookmatched Indian Rosewood, chosen for both its appearance and acoustic integrity. The ebony fingerboard is fitted with nickel silver frets, leveled and finished by hand for perfect playability and intonation. The soundhole and perimeter of the top are inlaid with hundreds of pieces of beautiful abalone shell. A vivid example of the stunning "bear claw" spruce topAbalone inlaid Takamine logo on headstock, and gold enclosed tunersAbalone is laser cut and hand-inlaid for a precise fit Note: Case NOT included.