The extraordinary craftsmanship displayed here, is the work of Michael Lewis. Michael lives in Grass Valley California, and has been building guitars and mandolins since the early 1960's. This guitar is known in the Luthier industry as an Archtop Guitar. The sound board is made from quarter sawn Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens). The neck, sides, and back are hand carved from Fiddleback Claro Walnut. If you are interested in learning more about Mr. Lewis, he can be reached at (530)272-4124