Part of their Americana Series of classic-looking instruments at accessible prices the M108SW-K F-Style mandolin offers an extra punch of volume and projects farther thanks to it s deeper body design and tonewood combination of solid carved European spruce top with quarter sawn Sitka spruce bracing and solid carved mahogany body. Giving a little extra warmth and pop to its overall sound is a maple neck topped with ebony. Players with bigger hands will appreciate how the M108SW S 1-1/4 nut width offers more string spacing than your average mandolin. To give it a more traditional handed-down appeal Washburn gave it a vintage natural matte finish and distressed the hardware. Includes a hardshell case. 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 and projection you d expect from their world-class instruments.