I purchased this guitar last year from a certain website, and had Mr. Matsunaga himself adjust it for me in the spring through an acquaintance. Mr. Matsunaga is not currently making new guitars. He currently lives in Okayama, but it seems he was making them in Osaka in '73. Also, I think a flamenco guitar is rare. I can't play flamenco guitar, but I was playing it like a classical guitar. The string height is low, it's easy to play, and I think it resonates quite a bit. The top is a solid spruce, and I thought the sides and back were cypress, but according to Mr. Matsunaga, it's kaya wood (of course, all solid wood). I have ordered a new guitar, and I am reluctantly listing this one to raise funds because the other guitars I have listed are not selling. I'm not sure if it's a dedicated case, but I plan to ship it in the included hard case.