Alvarez Ukuleles have been carefully designed to deliver an open sounding and responsive instrument with good projection, volume and fine tone. All Alvarez ukes are constructed with a dovetail neck joint for optimal strength and transfer of energy between the neck and body. The bracing design is a modification on traditional fan style braces to optimize response. The response is also aided by a solid “slotted” rosewood bridge, which enhances projection and helps to make string changes easier and quicker. Other appointments and features include quality-seasoned tonewoods, real bone nut and saddles, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and premium tuners. Features Top Wood: Mahogany Body Finish: Natural/Satin Back and Sides Wood: African Mahogany Shape: : Baritone NeckMahogany Bridge: Techwood Fingerboard: Techwood Nut and Saddle: Real Bone Tuner: Chrome, Closed Back Strings: Aquila Nylgut Bracing Systems: Single Cross Brace Neck Meets Body: 14th Fret Number of Frets: 18 Pickup / EQ: AUE 20 EQ with Tuner