The Black Hills is a fully bound mandolin with a an aged hand-carved Italian spruce top. It delivers all the chop, clarity, and projection you need for any jam, stage, or session. Featuring a Black Top and a Vintage Red Back and Sides. This instrument isn’t just built to play—it’s built to carry on a legacy. Make no mistake about it, this is a well appointed, professional sounding instrument. Try one – you won’t be disappointed.