I first heard of the Blackwell guitar from my colleagues in the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society. I bought one right after trying it. The Blackwell guitar is one of the finest concert guitars I've played. The resonance, projection, and the sound suspension are very strong. My new spruce/cedar double top has very loud basses and trebles and the balance between them is excellent. The trebles above the 12th fret are impressively good. The tone is deep, clear, and piano like rich. The guitar reminds me of a Damman. The playability is also very good due to the wonderful sound response. The Blackwell guitar is an excellent concert guitar.