Solid old time machine with bluegrass rim assembly components allowing for excellent adjustability. The 11" diameter pot appears to be a Gold Tone Whyte Laydie variety, with scalloped tonering, dual coordinator rods, grooved tension hoop, stained maple construction, with ivoroid bound exterior edge; equipped with Gibson style armrest, Gold Tone tailpiece. The 26-1/4" scale neck has a dark finish (nearly black) and may be of composite materials; fingerboard appears to be ebony, with fret position dots, 7-10, 1-3/8" nut width, adjustable truss rod via the fiddle shaped peghead, with lightly engraved Gryphon and star in pearl on face; equipped with Planetary style geared tuners. Surprising rich tone....equipped with Gold Tone branded skin head