The Gold Tone GME-4 fills the gap between acoustic mandolins and full archtop electrics with a thoughtfully designed solid body that delivers warm, feedback-resistant tone perfect for Western swing, jazz, country, or electric folk. This instrument is brand new and comes with manufacturer warranty. This instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone. - Body: Double-cutaway solid alder construction - Finish: Cream high-gloss - Neck: Slim maple with two-way adjustable truss rod - Fingerboard: Integral maple with traditional black dot inlays - Pickup: Dual-rail mini humbucker - Bridge: Cast metal compensated with individual saddle adjustment for height and intonation - Nut: 1-1/16-inch ZeroGlide nut - Tuners: Sealed guitar-style tuners - Scale length: 13-7/8 inches - Tuning: GDAE (standard mandolin tuning) - Weight: 3.4 pounds - Included: Padded gig bag Geoff Hohwald is the author of The Banjo Primer, the #1-rated beginner banjo method, and has been an authorized Gold Tone dealer selling instruments since 1980. Free shipping. 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Call Geoff at 404-218-8580.