The violins that make the grade to be in the Laurel II Artist Series are made of only the finest select woods, strings, bow, and ebony.In less than five years the Laurel II Artist Series have shown the ability to provide an instument that compares to others costing much more. A first choice with musicians looking for the best value in the market. The Laurel II Artist Series is made in mainland China with careful attention to detail and inspected in America for perfection. Features include: Hand carved solid spruce top, Beautiful flamed, hand carved, solid maple back, sides and neck, Inlaid purfling, Oil varnished, Select Ebony fittings, 4 fine tuners, One piece nicely flamed back, Select ebony frog bow with Mongolian horsehair, Oblong hard foam case with plush blanket.