The MCG-50C is very popular among guitar teachers and is one of Katoh’s most popular student guitars. Accessible and beautiful, it is still within reach of a budget conscious buyer.Rosewood back and sides have long been favoured by guitar makers around the world. The tonewood’s stunning appearance and tonal range have seen it grace guitars around the world since the late 1800’s. The solid cedar top provides rich warm tones. Like all Katoh guitars the MCG-50 is very playable and a guitar that will help foster great technique. Soundboard:Cedar Back and Sides wood:Mahogany Binding:Indian Rosewood Purfling:Maple&Ebony top, Maple back&sides Neck&Fingerboard:Mahogany neck / Rosewood fingerboard Rosette:All natural inlaid wood mosaic Bridge:Indian rosewood Truss Rod:Two-way adjustable Finish:High Gloss PU Scale Length:650mm (25.6″) Nut Width:52mm (2.04″) Fret Marker Inlays:Mother-of-Pearl at 5, 7, 9 Nut&Saddle:Bone Number of Frets:12 to body, 20 total Bracing/Build:Spanish fan bracing Tuning Machines:Katoh Gold Tuning Machines M1-A2B Strings:Savarez Optional electronics:Available Cutaway with Fishman electronics Availability:628mm/615mm/580mm/520mm/480mm Tap Plate/Pick Guard:N/A