★ 1977 Mandolin made by the founder of a historic mandolin workshop: Tadao Ochiai (the name on the label inside the body, which reads "Made in Showa 52," has been digitally altered in the image) [Photo 4] ★ The top appears to be spruce, but there are several dents below the bridge [Photo 7], as well as rust on the metal parts of the hard case bottom and chips in the plastic trim [Photo 13]. ※ The case does not have a key. ★ For the listing, new strings have been installed, and the instrument has been tuned (GDAE from the 4th string) and test-played; the neck, fingerboard, frets, and tuners are in good working order [Strings will be loosened for shipping]. In addition, two unused strings (2nd string A), a pick, and a tuning fork will be included [Photo 14]. ◎ In addition, there are fine scratches and discoloration on the mandolin body and case, but please understand that this is a used item.