The Norman Protege B18 features a pressure tested Cedar Top with laminated Wild Cherry back and sides in semi-gloss custom polished Tobacco Sunburst finish. With a tortoise shell pickguard, single-ply cream binding, and a beautiful green rosette with star and leaf details, this instrument catches the eye as well as the ear.

The medium thickness neck is extremely comfortable for all types of players. The Cedar top with Laminate Wild Cherry back and sides has a robust tonal range that responds well to both fingerstyle and flat picking playing styles. With ample acoustic volume, deep, present bass, full midrange, and well-balanced high end, it doesn't get much better at this price tag.