My husband bought this a year ago, has played it intermittently, but he's looking to get something else. It has railroad spikes on the 5th 7th 9th and 10th frets. Bought originally off the Deering website for almost $1000. Open back with planetary tuners, holds tune perfectly. Selling it with 1 plastic thumb pick, 1 metal thumb pick and 2 metal finger picks. Cash only, pick up in Alma right outside of Dyer. Message me with any more questions.