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 Ancient English Oak Jumbo.
Price  - POA
A truly unique instrument with stunning looks. Not only the looks, but also has the sound to match. The back and side are 5300 years old, this English Oak is in the early stages of fossilisation. It has a near opalescent shine. 

Back and Sides - Ancient English Oak (Bog Oak, Quercus robur)
Soundboard - Adirondack Spruce (Picea rubens)
Neck - Curly American Maple with Conkerberry Heel
Fretboard and Bridge - Indian Ebony: Bindings - Queen Ebony
Heastock (front) - Ancient Oak, (rear) - English Yew Burl.
Scale Length - 645mm
Bracing - Carbon Fibre reinforced, King Billy Pine Falcate
Fretwire - Evo Gold (hard alloy)
Tuners - Gotoh Mini 510