I bought it as a backup and used it once. This is an incredible instrument. They sell for $749.99 new. This price does not include a case. I am selling for $700.00, including a $100.00 new case. Made from sustainably-sourced exotic and native tone woods. No clear-cut trees are used in these instruments. Breedlove uses salvaged and individually harvested timber and has deep relationships with responsible suppliers around the globe. As we move towards sustainability across all lines, owner Tom Bedell has visited 15 countries to discover exactly where the wood comes from, how it is selected and harvested, and how this affects the wildlife, the community, the forest and the planet.