Cedar is an especially good wood for bass and the Michael Kelly Club Custom uses solid cedar for the top. The stunning burled ash back and sides contribute to the tone and give it a showtime look. A 34" scale length keeps string tension just right, and a Fishman MKAB acoustic bass-optimized amplification system gives you a natural, problem-free amplified sound. This system was developed exclusively for Michael Kelly by Fishman and is one of the first preamps made expressly for acoustic bass rather than guitar.