The M3SWE is based on our popular M3SW Florentine style mandolin but has added pickup and active electronics with bass treble and volume controls. It also features a beautiful Trans Wine Red finish. Not only does it sound great acoustically but it s the perfect stage performance mandolin. Washburn has been building mandolins since the late 1800s. Whether you re a bluegrass Celtic or rock player see how the addition of a mandolin can broaden your sonic pallet and add a new dimension to your music. For traditionalists you ll find all the tone & projection you d expect from our world class instruments. Features: • Americana Series all-solid carved top F-Style Mandolin. • Solid Spruce top solid Maple back/sides. • Active electronics. • Gold hardware and pickup with volume and tone control. • Includes Hardshell Case.