Not very many of us DC800 owners opted for a burled maple top though. It's more claro walnut than anything else. I'm actually glad I didn't order claro walnut for my DC800. I have it on my bass anyways, and my claro is one of the best I've ever seen along with this: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/198702-ngd-dc800-pants-party.html