The Historic Series offers authentic style, paying close attention to the details of the most sought after prewar instruments. The BR-163, built in the comfortable 000-sized body makes not only a truly enjoyable guitar to play, but the ultimate finger picking guitar in its price range. Crafted with a select solid spruce top, handcarved X-bracing, choice solid rosewood back and sides, with herringbone top trim and a traditional dovetail neck joint.