This Ortega Ken Taylor Signature is one of the best acoustic basses we've ever tried. It is easy to see that a professional player such as Ken has had a lot of input when this instrument was designed. The 34" scale feels instantly familiar and the 17 fret joint and deep cutaway makes playing the upper frets a whole lot easier than in some other basses. The body is made from beautiful flamed mahogany and the solid spruce top makes for a great acoustic sound that the ultra effective Fishman Presys system captures perfectly. Some additional details such as the headstock veneer, black hardware, throughout binding (body, neck and headstock) and the unnusual Roman numbers complete this beautiful package.