My first acoustic when I was learning to play was a Carlos. It's been quite a few years, but as I recall it was all flamed, pale wood of some sort and had a brass nut. I remember it sounding great, but it was a bear to play, so I ditched it when I got a cheapie Washburn on clearance. I've still got the Washburn - it's my favorite "always leaning in the corner" guitar.