As mentioned on the other MFG listing for a Carmel Guitar Co guitar, Google AI has this to say about this short-lived company that made such highly-regarded guitars

Carmel Guitar Co. (Luthier/Builder) [

• Background: Founded in 2010 by Eric Padilla (a former Santa Cruz Guitar Co. employee) and Todd Flory, this company produced high-end custom acoustic guitars.

• Production: They built a limited number of guitars, estimated at around 100, focusing on high-end woods like Italian Spruce, Madagascar Rosewood, and Ziricote.

• Key Models: Known for their OM (Orchestra Model) and Parlor guitars.

• Status: Production has stopped, making them rare, high-end collector items.
  
  
  If I do say so myself, at under $3K, this guitar is one of the very best values in the shop. Mahogany all the way around. Short scale — 24.9”, but wide fingerboard, at 1-¾”. Sounds just like it looks. Just full of roasted chocolatey goodness. In great shape.