This is one of the most beautiful guitars that Martin has in its line. With amazing Koa wood on the back, sides, and top, this guitar is a show stopper on stage. With the accompanying inlay this guitar is part work of art, part crazy sounding guitar. The shimmering highs that we associate with Koa wood, are here in abundance, but the warmth and projection of this guitar are unique for a Koa topped guitar. We searched long and hard to find one that sounded this good, and it was worth it.