A surprising sounding classical under the Cortley brand of Japan. Solid construction, it has a thin dark spruce top and seemingly solid rosewood back & sides. Playing the guitar, it does sound much better than its price point might imply. The basses are strong with a quick fundamental and a nicely focused midrange development, the trebles singing with a nice sustain - this guitar would make for a very nice entry level instrument or for any steel string player who's looking to explore the world of classical guitar playing. Standard 650mm scale length and 52mm nut width, it plays well with typical medium action, currently strung with medium tension strings. While being used, this guitar has only mild aesthetic wear present.