6 Ply Maple/Gum shells, featuring an exotic outer ply of Macassar Ebony veneer, proprietary Double Ended Deco lugs, Deluxe Classic strainer, 2.3mm Triple Flanged hoops and our own Full Contact / Bread & Butter bearing edge combo. The Maple/Gum shell is warm, articulate, reminiscent of old Jasper shells, and has a characteristic all its own.