"Featuring a premium carved Engelmann spruce top and seasoned figured maple back and sides, the handcrafted MT offers professional level tone and playability in a simple and understated appointment package. An ultra thin all-nitrocellulose lacquer finish and individually graduated tonewoods provide ringing sustain, a wide dynamic range, and impressive responsiveness that can rival instruments at considerably higher price points. The MT is also available with a number of customization options, including ivoroid top binding (as shown), gloss top and peghead, floating pickguard, as well as several color variations to suit your individual taste."

This mandolin has a normal amount of wear for its age - light scratches on the top and a few minimal marks in the satin finish on the back. This is a beautiful sounding mandolin with a unique sound combining the A-style design, F-holes, and Engelmann spruce top.