This step-up model is of such high quality that some luthiers who have evaluated these instruments have believed them to be professional instruments with high price tags! Entirely hand-crafted of well-seasoned, select tonewoods Attractive and durable hand-applied translucent amber varnish African ebony fingerboard, boxwood pegs, tailpiece and chinrest Attractive and durable hand-applied translucent amber varnish Wittner composite tailpiece with 4 fine tuners available as an option Stradivari pattern Outstanding, modestly-priced step-up model Violin.