Well, here it is ( I have to admit that I didn’t find out if it sold at the Festival or at all) BUT the actual price tag on this instrument is $US400,000:00 presumably that included the Case!!

The Guitar is a maple Instrument (back and sides) and is heavily and exquisitely inlaid

on its back.

Price $US4000000:00

Whilst I did not get to play the Guitar I spoke at length to somebody that did and the reported

that the Instrument was surpassingly light, considering the amount of pearl and other material used in the inlay.

As to what it all means, well your guess is as good as mine. Not my “cup of Tea” but to each his own.

I must say however the Instrument was beautifully made and the Inlay and Marquetry work Impeccable.