The Recording King RDS-9-TS is a characteristic dreadnought model from the Dirty 30's series. These models are a nod to the iconic guitars from the 1930s. So expect a look and sound that matches this. It starts with the specially cut pickguard. This is inspired by that of country and western artist RK Whitley, gifted guitarist and one of the founders of the genre. A guitar with a very broad sound palette. It produces very bright treble tones, this is important when making county. The guitar that is looking for a slightly brighter sound would do well with the RDS-9-TS. The traditional Tobacco Sunburst finish gives it the look of a true classic. Product specifications Recording King western guitar model: RDS-9-TS series: Dirty 30s color: tobacco sunburst body Shape: Dreadnought (0-14 Fret) top: spruce (Sitka) sides and back: spruce (White Wood) finish: semi-gloss (satin) binding: tortoiseshell song beam structure: X-beams neck connection: glued, dovetail joint material: nato finish: semi-gloss (satin) profile: thin C scale length: 25.4 inches (645.16 mm) key: Revebond number of frets: 20 nut material: bone nut width: 42.8 mm (1.11/16 inch) position marks: ivory position dots truss rod: yes hardware bridge: Revebond bridge: bone, compensated Hardware finish: chrome plated tuners: closed oil bath pickguard: RK Whitley strings: .013 - .056 One damage on the lower back end of the guitar, for the rest in new condition.