This is the original 12-fret dreadnought shape, first designed as an oversized Hawaiian guitar almost a century ago. they have retained the shape and wide neck with slotted headstock from that bygone era, but the DS models are thoroughly modern guitars with a unique sound all their own. The longer body, with the bridge closer to the center of the lower bout, delivers an open, airy tone with smoothness and warmth not typically found in modern Dread guitar as you would expect built to the highest stander ,East Indian Rose wood back and sides,Select Sitka spruce,Grained ivoroid binding ,Herringbone trim with matching backstrip ,Pre-war scalloped bracing