AFN-15. As a guitarist at the beginning of your musical journey, picking the right starter instrument can make the difference between a few months of frustrated misery or a lifetime of musical enjoyment and participation. Aria's PRODIGY Series is a perfect choice for your new musical endeavor. SPECS. Top: Spruce. Back & Side: Meranti. Neck: Nato. Fingerboard: Ironwood. Number of Frets: 20. Scale Length: 650mm. Bridge: Ironwood. Hardware: Chrome