Although it is blacked out, I understand from the grain of the neck that it is made of rosewood. Please judge from the image of the core of the neck. The skin is real skin on both sides. It features crisp high frequencies and has a good tone. Regarding condition and scratches: There is a very small scratch, 0.3mm, on the tip of the tenjin (head), but only the paint is peeling. It does not affect the performance or sound quality. The soft case was used to transport the sanshin separately, so there is some minor soiling. Thank you for your understanding. Edo Yonashiro type Neck: Rosewood, slightly thick Accessories: Semi-jumbo soft case I purchased and stored this, but I have hardly touched it. I am not familiar with sanshin, so I think it would be best to have it adjusted by a specialist after purchase. Please understand that this is a used item. Thank you. Please use the comment section for price negotiations.