Master violin with choice tonewoods, beautiful medium satin, medium reddish-brown to golden-brown finish. Clear, big sound with fine quality, range and projection. When compared to European instruments selling at much higher prices, the value is evident. Only well-seasoned tonewoods are used. This is the violin that was recommended highly in Strings Magazine. Ebony Parisian eye pegs & endbutton, Despiau "B" level bridge, ebony tailpiece, ebony Guarneri chinrest, Thomastik Dominant A, D, G with Pirastro Gold Label E (loop end). One-piece back. 4/4 only