Antonio is the King of the modern guitar makers. His guitars are sweet, sensitive and never let you down. I only have 2 to 3 of these a year. There is a waiting list. I take a deposit of $500. and require the balance once I have the guitar in hand. The only way I can guarantee delivery is to visit him everyday for one month and watch him make it. Then I hand carry it back to the US. I myself play a guitar of Antonio's.