Hand crafted with fine-grained solid spruce top - solid maple back and sides - inlaid purfling - full ebony fittings - hardwood chin rest - super sensitive red label strings - alloy tailpiece with four string adjusters - nylon tailpiece loop. polished warm brown laquer finish. outfits include octagonal wood horsehair bow with ebony frog - lightweight canvas covered case with instrument blanket and exterior shoulder rest pocket(violin/viola) or padded backpack bag (cello/bass)