Stringworks Artist Violin +Case StringWorks Artist violin outfit ( 4/4 size) - Solid, carved figured maple back, sides, and neck, solid carved Himalayan spruce top, lightly shaded varnish, high quality ebony fittings, composite tailpiece with built-in fine tuners, inlaid purfli The instrument was bought by the previous owner in the states at a cost of around £500 ( retails for around £$600). As you can see from the photos it is a stunning looking instrument which has been artifically aged ( from the factory ) to give it the look of a much older instrument. Selling a few violins from the same collection so please checkout my other listings. Comes with what looks like its original bow and case.