This A-4 model is an excellent example, both in terms of originality and tone. The A-4 model features a carved spruce top, maple back & sides, and a mahogany neck. It retains the original finish, tailpiece, bridge, pickguard, and pickguard hardware, and is free from any previous repairs. The original frets show quite a bit of wear, but the mandolin is still in good playing condition. The tuners that are currently installed are modern repros, but the original tuners are in the original hardshell case.