The Samois Swing Mandolin is the model that's most familiar to gypsy jazz enthusiasts. With a classic D-shaped soundhole, this instrument features greater bass response than the avarage mandolin, and a rich, full tone that makes itself heard in any ensemble. The peghead is made from ebony, with product designer Greg Rich's distinctive Paris Swing logo in white pearl and gold leaf, and a stylized abalone/M.O.P. "Tour Eiffel" inlay. The mandolin features select, solid AAA flamed maple back and sides, a flamed maple neck and a solid sitka spruce top. Each model is bound with tortoise-shell (natural models) or grained ivoroid (sunburst models) binding. Samois Mandolin Top: Solid Sitka Spruce Back: Solid AAA Flamed Maple Sides: Solid AAA Flamed Maple Body Feature: Horizontal Cutaway Fretboard: Ebony Fretboard Inlay: M.O.P. Deco Oval Pattern Headstock Inlay: Gold Leaf and Abalone/M.O.P. "Tour Eiffel" Neck: AAA Flamed Maple Binding: Tortoise Shell (Natural); Grained Ivoroid (Sunburst) Soundhole: D-Shaped, with Maple & Ebony Gypsy Jazz Rosette Tailpiece: "Deco Teardrop" 1-Piece, Top-Loading Cast Tailpiece Tailpiece Material: Nickel-Plated Brass Scale Length: 13-3/4" Nut Width: 1-5/32" Frets 14 Neck Joint: Set Finish: Blonde or Sunburst Item: MS-130-NA (Natural); MS-130-SN (Sunburst) List Price: $799.99