The A-style Mitchell AM100VS Mandolin offers visual brilliance and quality craftsmanship in a striking package. The AM100VS mandolin is equipped with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides for clarity balanced high-end tone and full projection to stand out in the jam. The A-style body design has a fuller and more pronounced tone than traditional F-style mandolins to sound great chopping bluegrass rhythms and melodic leads. The 14 scale 20 frets and easy action makes for smooth and intricate fret movements; and the mandolin s bridge and fretboard produce clarity and plenty of sustain. The Mitchell AM100VS mandolin boasts a Vintage Sunburst finish abalone inlays white binding and gold hardware that ensure you ll be noticed on stage or wherever your playing takes you. Case sold separately.