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Green Walnut B&S , German spruce top concert guitar.
      Green Walnut is often called "Renaissance Wood". It is believed to have originated in Central Asia. The finest Walnut usually
comes from California. As is typical in nature, the color and grain varies dramatically. Depending on the light, the color shifts from
dark beige to green. It has been used for centuries by aristocrats to build fine cabinets.
A few cuts like this one make for a tremendous guitar. The German spruce adds volume and sustain. I played Bach on this fine
instrument. Still Spanish music sounded 100% at home on this walnut.

Walnut/spruce
"Air"

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