NEW ARRIVAL This is a fine example of a hand made American guitar of the highest quality - even though Jean Larrivee was originally based in Canada, and still sources a lot of his tone woods from there, there's something distinctively earthy about the tone of Larivee’s guitars. With a Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides, Flame Maple binding, Ebony fingerboard and bridge, herringbone trim, Abalone fingerboard inlays, and tortoise pickguard - this guitar looks as beautiful as it sounds. This guitar has a big sound, very resonant with excellent sustain - it works well for strumming, and has great definition and clarity for fingerpicking. The guitar is in very good condition, just a few light scuffs, the neck feels great and the action is just right. It comes in it's original hard case.