D'Addario EJ96 Cuatro Strings .11 - .42 Finish_ Blue The braided shield is optimally

The braided shield is optimally stranded with OFC copper for superior sound quality and frequency balance

Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple

It is basically the same as the more common resonator version of the Boston model but ordered specifically to be made without the resonator

is in remarkable condition for being over 100 years of age  with only minor marks from age and the metal parts retain most of the original shine

Meranti Back and Sides

D'Addario EJ96 Cuatro Strings .11 - .42 Finish_ Blue The braided shield is optimallyJ96 Cuatro Puerto Rico Strings: D'Addario J96 strings are designed for the 10 string setup of the Puerto Rican cuatro, generally tuned in fourths, B to E. These strings deliver a warm, full bodied tone perfect for the celebrated national instrument of Puerto Rico. The wound strings are of silver plated copper wound onto a silk and steel core. The unwound strings are tin coated steel for a distinct festive sound.