This ukulele is a concert size instrument, which means you can strum or finger pick with ease and let it sing. There’s a reason why many people buy concerts and that is the happy medium it brings between devoted strummers of the soprano and Hawaiian finger pickers. This instrument has the tools and wisdom to do both.The Flight DUC380 Amber Concert Ukulele is made from laminate mahogany. Mahogany is a hardwood which has been used to make quality musical instruments for centuries. It is known for its solid and punchy tone, with low overtone quality and good high-end response. It is highly resilient, and with that excellent resistance it is very stable and less likely to warp than many other species of wood.The neck and fingerboard are made from African okoume and walnut wood. It’s a great combination that guarantees a stable intonation across the fretboard. It’s gentle to your hands, and looks great as well.