Built with select European woods. This is an outstanding instrument for the intermediate level and advancing player. Rich, big balanced sound. Impecable craftsmanship. Suitable for college, chamber or community orchestra level play. Scott Cao is the winner of the 2013 New York Mondo Musica Festival plus numberous other awards and we are honored to carry these fine instruments. Comes with padded bag and strung with Heilcore or Jargar Strings. Add $150 for Larsen/Spirocore combo strings. Add $179 for optional featherlite case upgrade and $390 for hard case. Call for shipping in continental USA.