Just when you think you day couldn’t get better, you pick up a piece of beauty like this 2008 Style 8 from Frankie Montuoro. Built under tension in the old way with the finest materials you can find: 105-year-old Adirondack Spruce, chocolate-dark Brazilian Rosewood, custom tuners from Willi Henkes of Blazer & Henkes fame. Together, in a 12-fret slope shoulder dreadnought package, makes for immense power. With a short scale setup, that power comes with great balance and warmth. 1 13/16” at the nut offers an extra comfortable and spacious lefthand experience; coupled with the short scale, this Montuoro Style 8 is oh so effortless to play.