THIS IS MY 4TH FLAT-BACKED MANDOLIN, MADE FROM MAINLY OLD ORGAN WOOD. THE UNUSUAL BACK IS MADE OF RADIATING OBECHI STRIPS. THE NECK IS MAHOGANY AND THE FINGERBOARD IS EBONY. THE FITTINGS ARE ALL GOOD QUALITY AND THE ACTION IS QUITE LOW. *PLEASE NOTE THAT POSTAGE TO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE G.B. WILL BE MORE. PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BUYING.*