You are indeed barking up the right tree. I have owned several wonderful baritones but haven't found anything that I like more than my Loprinzis. I sold my first one and bought a more expensive brand by a well known maker. Then I ended up buying and selling a few more instruments while still missing my first Loprinzi. Now I only own two ukes--both Loprinzi's. One is mahogany and one is koa. I think they are hard to beat. Good luck in your search. If you ordered a new one, it would be worth the wait.