Differences between the Classic and the Tradition

 

	Classic	Tradition
Bindings	Wood Body & Fretboard Bindings	None
Soundhole Rosette	Abalone or Wood	None
Fretboard Markers*	3, 5, 7, 10, 12(2), 15	3, 5, 7
Fretboard Dot Material	Abalone	Pearl
Wood Choices	Any Choice**	Koa, Mahogany, Mango, Sycamore or Myrtle
Wood Grade	Classic (figured)	Tradition (plainer looking)***
Finish	Oil or Gloss	Oil

 

* Fretboard markers (on the face of the fretboard) are generally considered an aesthetic. Both Classic and Tradition models have fretboard side markers on frets 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 (2) & 15.

 

** There are several standard woods available in the basic price, and there are also upgrade wood choices available.

 

*** An upgrade is available from Tradition to Classic. Note that the only differences between the two grades are aesthetics (figuring, etc). Acoustically, they are both musical grade.