This Manuel Rodriguez Jr Model FF Sabicas is a professional flamenco guitar, handmade in Spain using all solid, fine quality woods, and is a step up in quality from his previous FF model. I bought this particular guitar directly from Manuel at the NAMM show. As might be expected, maker's bring the best examples of their work to shows, and this guitar is no exception it top is exceptionally fine grained. with good bear claw across grain often seen in exceptional tops. The story the woods tell is born out in its sound-- particularly in outstanding clarity of tone. It is an exceptional value, offering the characteristics that flamenco players demand: fast attack, growl, and great comfortable low action.