This is a beautifully-simple, high quality Larrivee guitar. Jean Larrivee dyed some Maple binding a Turquoise color, and used it--instead of the more expensive Abalone Pearl, to adorn the instrument. Top-quality Rosewood and Spruce are self-evident. The B-band, dual-source pickup is a definite plus. This guitar is 1 3/4" at the nut.