THIS IS MY 16TH FLAT-BACKED MANDOLIN. TOP OF WESTERN RED CEDAR, SIDES OF PLY, BACK OF OBECHI TAPERED STRIPS + MAHOGANY STRIPS. NECK OF MAHOGANY, FINGERBOARD OF EBONY. GOOD QUALITY FITTINGS. FINISH OF TRU-OIL UPON FRENCH POLISH UNDERCOATS. TONE NICE AND EVEN WITH EASY ACTION. COMES WITH GIG-BAG AND 1 YEAR'S GUARANTEE AGAINST FAULTY WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS.