The Bellafina Sonata Violin is made from hand-selected tonewoods. An outstanding choice for beginner to intermediate players. While the Sonata violin is ideal for that first solo violin recital, it also blends well with other string instruments in an orchestral setting. This violin is shop adjusted with factory strings and tailpiece with 4 easy to turn string adjusters built in. The Sonata also features ebony fingerboard and fittings. Top: Select solid Spruce Back & Sides: Slightly flamed Select solid Maple Neck: Solid maple with oiled finish Fingerboard: Ebony Fittings: Ebony. Tailpiece: Composite w/4 fine tuners. Chinrest: Guarneri style. Bridge: well-fitted maple Finish: Amber Brown semi-Matte Spirit Varnish. Bow: Brazilwood, octagonal, ebony frog, Imitation Whalebone grip, sheep leather cushion. Case: Arrow shaped Featherlite. Strings: Factory steel core. Purfling: Inlaid.