The T5 is available in different woods. Koa, Cocobolo, Maple. This is a upgrade Cocobolo, with the sap wood running down the middle. They list for $3,700. (if I remember corectly) but sell for &2,700 - $2,900. Find a dealer and play one before you buy. People eith Luv them or hate them. There seems to be no middle gound.