Already a name synonymous with quality and value when it comes to Student A-style mandolins introduces two fantastic new instruments that provide any picker the perfect platform to sharpen their hidden talents. From tonewood selection and neck feel to fit and finish the new RM-70 with spruce top and mahogany back and sides or the RM-70S with solid spruce top and maple back and sides will change the way your view mandolins forever! Every detail has been meticulously studied allowing for upgrades at every turn and with a fresh new look! Whether your play modern folk traditional Old-time Country and Bluegrass music a A-model mandos got that woody chop and make anyone pick like a pro! Features Solid Sitka spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp bright tone Solid flamed Canadian maple back and sides for extra punch Bound mahogany neck with Deco Lily peghead inlay in pearl and abalone Compensated adjustable bridge allows player to dial-in the perfect string height with ease Deluxe open gear tuning machines work smoothly and keep you in tune White body binding with W/B/W purflingSpecifications Finish: Amber Back and Side Material: Flamed Canadian Maple Binding: White ABS Binding: A-Model Fingerboard Binding: White ABS Fingerboard Inlay: ABS Dots Neck Material: Mahogany Number of Frets Clear: 13 Number of Frets Total: 20 Nut Material: Bone Nut Width: 1 1/8 in. Peghead Inlay: M-O-P Deco Lily Pickguard: None Length: 13 7/8 in. (354mm) Soundhole Shape: Traditional F-Hole Top: Solid Spruce Top Purfling: W/B/W purfling Weight: 5.45 lbs - SKU: ZX9SGMI1471