Produced by Danolectro from 1959 to 1969 the Convertible has a masonite back and top, Maple neck and Brazilian rosewood fretboard. All original aside from the soft case included. Electronics are smooth, frets are great, plays very well with no buzzing up and down the neck. These are extremely hard to find with this kind of playability ....and.....oh yah this was previously owned by R.E.M guitarist Peter Buck! : )