The Karl Hofner "Alfred Stingl" AS-060-C 1/2 Cello Outfit is part of the "Foundation" series, created by Hofner to provide the highest quality instrument at an affordable student price. It features a solid carved spruce top, solid maple back and sides, golden-brown finish, ebony fittings, maple bridge, finetuner tailpiece, polished steel strings, round brazilwood bow with rosewood frog, and a strong, padded nylon bag with wheels.