This is a flamenco guitar of similar characteristics as the ones being played by touring professionals like "Niño" Josele part of the group performing with Paco de Lucia in his "Cositas Buenas" tour. Also it was used by Josele in his latest recording "Paz". A 1a Flamenco Negra with that bright semi-raspy sound characteristic to the authentic flamenco concert guitar. Excellent volume and well balanced sound with bright trebles and deep and full bodied basses, aesthetics are very similar to Brazilian Rosewood.