Built with laminated birch soundboard and back, both are exceptionally sturdy, stable instruments that are a pleasure to hear and play. Their 12 treble and 11 bass course string arrangement corresponds to all the well-known instruction materials. When coupled with the plush-lined carrying case and playing legs, the Apprentice or Prelude is everything the beginner needs in one attractively priced package. The Prelude comes with hammers, tuning wrench, note indicator strips and owner's guide book, or as a package with all items listed below. The Apprentice is available as a package only.
Dots indicate marked courses.
All strings are plain steel with loop ends. Wire gauges are shown in inches.