This is a Greek Bouzouki for sale. It is a beautiful instrument with a great sound. It is set up to be amped, but does not need it. Everyone who looks at it just is awe of it. It is a bowl backed instrument and it's bowl and my bowl just don't get along. I have arthritis and I cannot get to a place that doesn't hurt my wrists. It needs to be played and spreading joy not being stuck in the case. It come with a near shell case and a pack of strings.