Everybody has to start somewhereand every beginning mandolin player is now fortunate to be able to have the finest entry level mandolin ever made the Rover RM-25S! This top-selling instrument has a solid spruce top the sides and back are maple and the elevated 20-fret fingerboard is set above the top to allow more top vibration. The beautiful high-gloss sunburst finish on the top immediately catches the eye. It s priced easily within range of any student or player of another instrument who is ready to try the mandolin. You just can t lose with a sterling value like the RM-25S from Rover! Features Maple top combined with maple back and sides give the perfect tonal properties for the beginning player Mahogany neck offers fast easy action and inherently long-lasting stability Tonewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability Adjustable tonewood bridge allows player to dial-in the perfect string height with ease Shop inspected and set up to provide years of enjoyment Recommended cases are C-3760 C-3770Specifications Back and Side Material: Mahogany Binding: White ABS Body Style: A-Model Bridge Material: Polished Santos Rosewood with Adjustment Wheels Fingerboard Binding: White ABS Fingerboard Inlay: ABS Dots Fingerboard Material: Santos Rosewood Neck / Body Joint: Dovetail Neck Material: Maple Note: Accepts Loop-end Strings Only Number of Frets Clear: 12 Number of Frets Total: 20 Nut Material: Bone Nut Width: 1 1/4 in. Peghead Inlay: Gold Logo Script Peghead Overlay: Black Paint Pickguard: Black Multi-ply Plating: Chrome-plated / Pattern Engraved Scale Length: 13 7/8 in. Tailpiece:1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover Top: Maple Top Purfling: Multi-ply W-B-W Top and Back Inlay Tuning Machines: Economy 4-on-a-plate / Metal Buttons Weight: 5.45 lbs - SKU: SGMI1324