I purchased this at an auction a few years ago. It was 5 USD. Frankly, I do not know instruments. There is an inside label that reads "Grottano Violin 2012 28F Reghin Romania 04" It looks beautiful. It comes with a bow which has Mother of Pearl at the end. It also has an MTS , Elkhart IN sturdy case. It is approximately 24 inches long and 8.5 inches at its widest. The wood is beautiful. The violin is beautiful. I simply have no use for it. I bought it on a whim.