- Making: Traditionally handcrafted by skillful instrument makers
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebonized hardwood
- Bridge: Maple
- Tailpiece: Hardwood, black, with 4 fine tuners
- Chin rest: Black plastic
- Tuning pegs: Black plastic
- Included: Soft case, bow and rosin