This cello was purchased for an adult beginner. It is in excellent condition. It is beautiful, constructed from select spruce and flamed maple. Finish is not glossy. It is the perfect choice for any intermediate to advanced cellist. It’s a responsive cello with a deep, full-spectrum tone. Includes hard fiberglass case, carbon fiber bow, cleaning kit, extra bridge. Asking price is half of original purchase price. ALSO AVAILABLE separately are an adjustable, folding cello stand - $35 - a DZ Straf Pernambuco Cello Bow - $130 ($260 on Amazon) - a set of new, unopened Helicore D'Addario H510 4/4 medium tension strings - $80 ($160 on Amazon), and a KORG tuner - $30. Price for total package is $1525. Search Youtube for Fiddleman Master Cello to see and hear examples of this same cello.