each mandolin specially ordered with the comfortable, slightly wider 1 3/16th nut width, matte finish, sunburst top, with hard shell case. We consider Collings mandolins to be one of the finest sounding and most beautiful (perfectly) made mandolins in the known universe. Is it a little more expensive than some other similar looking mandolins? Well, yeah. Is it worth the additional monies? You cannot imagine how much it is.