Hofners next step up in stringed instruments. Designed to be the choice for the advancing student, the Conservatoire AS160 instruments are improved by the use of Solid Woods of a higher quality than lower models. The Spruce soundtables are of a higher grade, and the maple used for the back and sides is more attractively figured. The included bow and case are also of a higher calibre. -Solid carved Manchurian Spruce top -Flamed Himalayan Maple back and sides -Golden-brown finish -Ebony fittings -Maple Bridge -Finetuner Tailpiece -Polished Steel strings