From a collection. This is a black ebony and metal shaft erhu. It has been used and stored in my room. The exterior has slight dullness and some scratches from use, but there are no noticeable scratches. The tuning has been slightly loosened, so please readjust it. Since it has a metal shaft, it should be easy to tune. It has a beautiful tone, so if you like it, you can use it for a long time. Consumable parts will need to be replaced later. This is used equipment, so please understand this and purchase with no returns or exchanges.