Thanks folks, I appreciate the info. could not find a thing on the web except there is little info and most that were found were quite damaged. This one is perfect, rosewood back, mahogany sides ... spruce top and ebony finger board .. think I may make an investment even though I can't really play a 12 string well at all anymore from my messed up fingers ... I gave my 1967 Martin 12 string to my brother. Kinda like the sound of of this and if I only use it for 1 or two songs at a gig it maybe worth it