Reddish finish 1980's German factory fiddle, no repairs but finish is partly rubbed off some areas on the rib on the bass side. It has real ebony pegs for stable tuning and Helicore strings for a sound that is brilliant but not shrieky. The tone is loud and assertive, would make a good fiddle. It's ready to play with a new brazilwood with grabby black horsehair, comes in lightweight case with subway strap, includes shoulder rest and rosin.