Thank you very much for viewing this item. This is a Gibson F-5 type flat mandolin made by Fujigen Gakki in the 1980s. The F-10 was a high-end model at the time, priced at 100,000 yen. Considering the current monetary value, this instrument would be worth over 250,000 yen, so high-quality materials like maple were used. The signature of the master craftsman, Mr. Kosakabe, is on the internal label. The celluloid veneer has deteriorated, so it has been replaced with 2mm thick solid Madagascar rosewood, and finished with AGED processing. Due to the veneer replacement, the G company logo has been applied. The frets have been lightly leveled, and it should play comfortably without any buzzing or dead notes on any string or fret. Currently, the string height is set as low as possible (G string, a little over 1mm at the 12th fret), but there is no buzzing. You can adjust the string height to your preference at the bridge. The frets are also shiny. The binding has been repaired and colored in areas where it had deteriorated, and finished without any noticeable flaws. The pickguard has a texture similar to that of the G company (it has a see-through appearance on the back). The pickguard is attached to the body with double-sided tape for easy removal. The back material also has tiger stripe figuring. Although a considerable amount of money has been spent on it, the atmosphere is excellent, and as a set-up vintage mandolin, I believe it will continue to be playable for years to come. Please note that the case is included as a bonus for transportation purposes. If you are interested, please purchase with no returns and no claims. Shipping will be done by wrapping the case in bubble wrap.