Part of the Luthier series of all solid, concert level instruments with reasonable prices, it compares favorably to much more expensive guitars. Handmade by a small team of builders using traditional Spanish techniques (Spanish heel, hand carved neck and braces, domed soundboard) and select premium woodS. The C12 features a modern design with lattice bracing and raised ebony fingerboard, A solid Canadian cedar top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Attractive appointments complete the package.