Here's the perfect guitar for the classical guitar student on a budget! At a real entry-level price, you'll find many pro features in this superb Catala guitar that competing brands don't offer at two or three times the price! The body is of thin, resonant birch, and the neck is mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard. The neck is proportioned just right for ease of playing to encourage the beginning guitarist. Likewise, the quality tuning machines hold the strings securely and tune easily-which will please both student and teacher. The secret of the full, rich tone lies in the genuine Spanish fan-bracing of the top-just like in the most expensive master instruments! A clear, natural high-gloss finish adds to the visual appeal of this wonderful student guitar. This Catala CC-2 student classical guitar is a winner all the way!