A very nice combination of sweetness and power, responsive at all dynamic levels - a great value in performance-level violins. The maple has more pronounced flaming. and prepared with a golden ground. the amber-brown varnish is gently antiqued for an elegant appearance. Boxwood fittings with Guarneri model chinrest. Despiau "C" level bridge. adjusted with Thomastik Dominant A. D. & G strings with Pirastro Gold Label E (ball end). 4/4 size only.