Nick built for me a 12 string guitar back in 1975. He named it after my Uncle Curt, the liar/storyteller.
It is mahogany back and sides with a Redwood top. When he handed it to me he said, "There it is, I don't know if it will hold together or not." The tuning keys are the heaviest part of it, but it has held up very well over the years.
In my not so humble opinion, Nick builds some of the best instruments you will find, anywhere.