
For the model 909 is full made with European material. Usually, the European material will be divided into 3 levels by the supplier: 1 start / 2 starts / 3 starts, which divided mainly by wood grain looking. Then different levels will be natural drying in different years time. 1 start in 2-3 year; 2 starts in 3-5 year, 3 starts in 5-8 years. Model 909 are made by the 1 start level material. Also, our workshop will cutting half and keep drying in our warehouse for over 1 year's time. All our violins, violas and Cellos from our workshop are fullly in handcrafted, without CNC machines. That's what we always insist and the reason that keep our price in high. Features Top: Italian Spruce Back, Ribs & Neck: Bosnia maple Fittings: Jujube Bridge: Aubert Luxe (or DESPIAU 2 trees) Strings: Dominate + OPTIMA 0.26 E string Pattern: Guarneri or Stradivari Certificate: with offical certificate and lable